CISL Efficiency Study Executive Summary
Executive Summary
The function of the Center for Innovative School Leadership (CISL) is to conduct school efficiency reviews for school districts on a voluntary basis to help them realize greater efficiency and effectiveness. CISL was created through Kansas Senate Bill No. 304 in the 2004 legislative session as a cooperative endeavor between Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, and Pittsburg State University.
The review process used by CISL is modeled after successful programs conducted in Arizona, Texas, and Virginia. The goal of CISL is to identify best practices, cost savings, and potential efficiency and effectiveness strategies for school districts in the areas of leadership, teaching and learning, facilities management, and human resources. CISL will identify good practices to be shared with other school districts and provide insight for school districts to realize greater efficiency in overall school operations.
The studies are not a review of classroom instruction or teaching strategies. The information provided by CISL can, however, assist with student achievement to help the district reach the ultimate goal: producing an environment for students to learn at higher levels.
Highlights found through the review process are provided here, including:
- an overview of Morris County School District #417
- a comparison of Morris County to peer and region schools
- highlights from reports written by team members who interviewed school district personnel
- Effectiveness and Efficiency School Review survey results
A full report will be issued following the presentation of the executive summary. All reports are public documents.
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CISL Efficiency Study Executive Summary USD417