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Priority School Intervention Team

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Priority School Intervention Team
  • Contact Person:
    Dr. Shirley Vargas, Administrator, Coordinated School and District Support, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 58509, 402-471-5020
  • Purpose:
    The purpose of a Priority School Intervention Team is to assist the school district with diagnosing issues that negatively affect student achievement in the priority school, designing and implementing strategies to address such issues through the progress plan, and developing measurable indicators of progress. Each Priority School is assigned an intervention team.
  • How Many Affectable:
    Only schools classified as Needs Improvement. In 2016, there were 87 Needs Improvement schools.
  • How Many Served:
    1,145 students, 120 classroom teachers, and 11 administrators in public schools
  • Year Created:
    2014
  • Year Active:
    2016
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.07
  • Parent Agency:
    The Nebraska Department of Education
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    5
  • Who Appoints:
    Commissioner of Education
  • Legislative Approval:
    None
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Education and experience in supporting schools and districts implement school improvement interventions.
  • Per Diem:
    None
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    Duration of Priority School status
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    All Expire
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    0
  • Held FY 17-18:
    4
  • Required FY 18-19:
    0
  • Held FY 18-19:
    6
  • Required FY 19-20:
    0
  • Held FY 19-20:
    6
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    blank
  • Shared or Separate:
    blank
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    blank
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    blank
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    blank
  • Other Funding Sources:
    blank
  • Spending Authority:
    blank
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    Of the 3 original Priority Schools identified, 2 have exited Priority status, having demonstrated increases in student achievement, educator effectiveness, and family and community engagement. Three schools were added to receive the additional support they need to improve.