Continuous improvement and innovation are supported through the review process. Areas that show a need for attention (yellow and red) for three or more review cycles are automatically flagged by the DASH system. When such flags are initiated, the system shows the need to implement an Improvement Plan with specific goals based on PDSA and root-cause analysis. The director of community and quality reviews the Improvement Plan with the process owner(s), and all outstanding Improvement Plans are highlighted for review by the ELT. If the area of improvement covers more than one
facility or grade level, it is also flagged for review at the school board level.