School Improvement Plan
Provide excellent, challenging learning opportunities and experiences that prepare each student for success.
To be Wisconsin’s top performing urban school district that is highly regarded for continuously exceeding all expectations.
All students will have an equal opportunity to prepare for college and/or careers with the support of highly qualified educators in a learning environment that is resource rich, safe, and welcoming.
Commitment to Excellence
The Bullen leadership team spent significant time to develop our new 3 year School Improvement Plan, a focused effort to ensure we continually grow and provide the best possible learning environment for our students. This plan is not just about addressing challenges—it’s about embracing opportunities to enhance our academic programs, strengthen community engagement, and foster a culture of excellence. Every member of our school community plays a vital role in this journey, and together, we will build on our strengths, learn from our experiences, and move forward with a shared commitment to progress. With a positive mindset, dedication to continuous improvement and intentional reflection on our practice we are determined and confident that we will create even greater opportunities for our students to thrive.
Goal: Student Achievement
By spring 2027, the district will increase the percentage of students scoring meeting or advanced in reading and math by 12%, as measured by state assessments.
Strategy 1: Ensure that all students receive high-quality instruction, grade level content, deep engagement and high expectations through the effective use of data.
Strategy 1 Action Steps
- Implement various educator collaborative structures for the continuous improvement of Tier 1 instruction.
- Professional learning around effective assessment strategies that drive high quality instruction.
Strategy 2: Cultivate a safe, positive learning environment.
Strategy 2 Action Steps
- Redefine what ISS means for the Bullen community which includes academic pieces, SEL pieces and restorative pieces. This could include how we get academic expectations to our staff in ISS.
Strategy 3: Foster and strengthen family and community engagement.
Strategy 3 Action Steps
- Celebrating student work everywhere in the building using model work and exemplars.