Three Year Professional Development Plan

Year One

The first year of my professional development plan will focus on my new position as Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations.

Goal	TExES	Objective	Coursework Book Study	Mentor	Completion Date	Evaluation
Develop a firm knowledge of Governmental Account Procedures.	Domain III Competency 8	By the end of year one, a firm understanding and procedures for : The accounting cycle, Budgetary accounting, Governmental fund accounting, Encumbrance system, Budget variances, and Fund types.	TASBO Course: Basic Governmental Accounting Part I and II ACT105A_09 ACT105B_09	Texas Association of School Business Officials Lumberton ISD Business Department	August, 2012	Accurate accounting methods will be developed and with successful results from a professional audit.
Goal	TExES	Objective	Coursework Book Study	Mentor	Completion Date	Evaluation
Building strong partnerships with local businesses.	Domain I Competency 3	By the end of year one, partnerships will be developed with local business in support of public education. By the end of the year, solidify a professional relationship between a local fundraising organization and the school board.	Book Study – Building Home, School, Community Partnerships: The Planning Phase Book Study – Building School-Community Partnerships: Collaboration for Student Success	John Valastro, Superintendent of Schools LISD Liaison Committee	February, 2013	Through the creation of a community partnership establishing shared funding in relation to our community center that is operated by the school district.
Goal	TExES	Objective	Coursework Book Study	Mentor	Completion Date	Evaluation
Create a strong understanding of the role of Maintenance and Operations in the education process.	Domain III Competency 9	By the end of year one, knowledge of the role of Maintenance and Operations in the education process will be reflected in my new role as Asst. Superintendent.	TASBO Course: Introduction to Plant Maintenance and Operations MAO121_21	Texas Association of School Business Officials	December, 2012	Successful completion of the course. New procedures implemented in the district.

Year Two

The second year of my professional development plan will focus on my Finance and Operations, including attending the TASA and TASBO Conferences.

Goal	TExES	Objective	Coursework Book Study	Mentor	Completion Date	Evaluation
Develop a working knowledge of the district’s transportation program, and the requirements of state reports.	Domain III Competency 9	By the end of the year two, appropriate transportation route service reports, transportation operation reports,  and departmental budgets will be understood and reports will be accurate.	TASBO Course: Preparation of State Reports and Departmental Budgeting TRN 306_11	Texas Association of School Business Officials	December, 2013	Efficient development of reports concerning the trans-portation department. Knowledge to use to interview a new supervisor.
Goal	TExES	Objective	Coursework Book Study	Mentor	Completion Date	Evaluation
Maximize financial support from the state by focusing on PEIMS data entries.	Domain III Competency 8	By the end of year two, a firm understanding of PEIMS data entry will be learned in order to train district employees the importance of correct data entry.	TASBO Course: Focus on Finance PEI204_04	Texas Association of School Business Officials	December, 2013	PEIMS records will be accurate and financial revenue will increase due to WADA.

Year Three

The third year of my professional development plan will focus on continued knowledge in the finance and operations management of the school district; however, continued improvement in curriculum management will be included to stay aware of curriculum goals and directions from TEA and Legislative standpoints.

Goal	TExES	Objective	Coursework Book Study	Mentor	Completion Date	Evaluation
Reaffirm the knowledge of curriculum implementation and changes proposed by the TEA and the legislature.	Domain II Competency 5	In order to not focus only on the business aspects of education, the objective of learning curriculum will refocus my understanding of curriculum changes and testing requirements from TEA and the legislature.	TASA: Focus of Study Curriculum Updates offered at the TASA conference.	TASA and working with the Superintendent for Curriculum Development	February, 2015	Opportunity to work alongside the Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum Development. In addition a firm knowledge of curriculum will be enhanced.
Goal	TExES	Objective	Coursework Book Study	Mentor	Completion Date	Evaluation
Dealing with more leadership than supervision. Empowering others to perform tasks assigned to them.	Domain III Competency 10	To be effective portraying leadership qualities and skills; recognizing personality types and generational differences; counseling and motivating employees and succession planning.	TASBO Course: Approaches to Leadership and Management MGT 303_37	Texas Association of School Business Officials	May, 2015	Due to several employees that are planning on retiring in the business side of Central Office, employing and positioning employees in proper areas will be effective.