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Building Improvement Plan

A photo of the front entrance of Bayless Elementary

Every year, Bayless Elementary administration presents a building improvement plan to the Board of Education. It outlines the school's priorities for the year and how it will help students grow. Below is a condensed version covering  the key areas staff is focusing on to support every Broncho: Student Success, and Belonging and Well-Being.

Printable version of BIP

Student Success

We Are

  • Using i-Ready data to track student progress in reading and math.
  • Teaching with proven curriculum to make writing
    instruction consistent across grades.
  • Using several approaches to tailor learning 
    for each student.
  • Partnering with the State of Missouri to strengthen
    literacy instruction and support teachers

We Will

  • Increase the number of students performing at or above grade level in reading and math.
  • Provide focused help for students who need
    extra support.
  • Offer training to better serve English Learners and diverse students.
  • Improve teamwork among teachers through shared
    writing standards and vocabulary-based lesson planning.

We Expect to See

  • Growth in reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Stronger vocabulary and problem-solving abilities.
  • Higher scores on MAP and i-Ready assessments.

How Families Can Help

  • Read with your child for 10–15 minutes each day.
  • Encourage your child to write stories, letters, or notes at home.
  • Check your child’s i-Ready progress and celebrate their growth.
  • Play fun word or math games together to reinforce learning.

Belonging and Well-Being

We Are

  • Tracking attendance each month and celebrating great attendance.
  • Using several programs to build social and emotional skills.
  • Partnering with CharacterPlus and Character.org to strengthen our character education program.

We Will

  • Reach at least 95% student attendance by focusing on connection, communication, and consistency.
  • Use Panorama surveys to guide our social-emotional
    language priorities.
  • Provide counseling, classroom lessons, and family support to help students thrive.
  • Make sure every child feels seen, safe, and supported at school.

We Expect to See

  • Better attendance and student engagement.
  • Growth in emotional control, resilience, and confidence.
  • A school community where every child feels they belong.

How Families Can Help

  • Keep a regular schedule to support good attendance.
  • Talk with your child about their feelings and making positive choices.
  • Practice coping and problem-solving strategies at home that are taught at school.
  • Reach out early if your child needs extra help or support.