1.2 Components
Navigating this LSP Component
The Goals & Objectives section of the Local Services Plan (LSP) provides a structured framework for LEAs to outline their overarching program goals and the specific objectives that will help achieve these goals. The monitoring plan is needed to ensure stated goals are achieved and monitored. These goals and objectives are rooted in the needs identified during the Community Health Needs Assessment process. Use the example below as an illustration of a single goal:
| Goal | Objective(s) | Monitoring Plan |
|---|---|---|
| (Example) Goal 1: Increase Nursing Services available to students in the district |
(Example) Objective 1: Provide 2.0 FTE RNs (Example) Objective 2: Provide funds for necessary materials and supplies for the health office. (Example) Objective 3: Provide funds for professional development for nursing staff. |
(Example) Plan: (1) District payroll and benefits records will be used to monitor staffing hours. (2) purchases will be monitored via the purchase order system. Purchases will be approved by the Medicaid Coordinator. |
Table Note: This goal is for illustrative purposes only. LEA goals will vary widely and should be created in consultation with the local community.
Goals: Goals serve as generalized statements that guide the planning process of the LEA. They are broad in nature and address the health needs that were identified during the Community Health Needs Assessment. For instance, a goal might focus on increasing access to specific health services, such as nursing or mental health services.
Objective(s): Objectives are more explicit than goals and provide a clear roadmap on how the outcomes of a goal will be achieved. They describe the specific health services that the LEA will provide using the reimbursement funds and detail the extent of the service. Objectives can be stated as quantifiable units of service (Example: hire 1.5 FTE School Psychologists). For example, an objective might specify the provision of additional nursing staff or the creation of resources for district staff and families.
Monitoring Plan: The Monitoring Plan outlines the LEA's strategy to document the delivery of the services described in the objectives. This plan is crucial as it demonstrates the performance of the contract. The data collected as part of this plan will be reported in the Reimbursement Spending Report for each school year. The Monitoring Plan should clearly state what data will be collected and the method of collection. For instance, for services like nursing, the number of FTEs delivering services might be tracked and reported.