October 8, 2009

Purpose of Transition Plan

Transition Activities

Transition Findings

Next Steps for Bedford County Public Schools

Learn about the school system and community in short time period

Make informed decisions

Understand values, hopes, and expectations

Foundation for developing common vision

April-September 2009

School visits

Individual and group meetings

Written document reviews

Data analysis

120+ meetings School/Division Staff Parents Students Elected Officials County/City Staff Community/Service Organizations Churches/Faith Community Businesses Higher Education

Theme #1: High ExpectationsTheme #2: EquityTheme #3: Policy, Practice, and

ProcessTheme #4: LeadershipTheme #5: ChallengesTheme #6: Opportunities

College and 21st Century workforce readiness

Academic rigor and program opportunities

Exemplary teachers and support staff

BCPS a leader in the education field

Collection of communities with diverse ties

Maintain quality and high expectations in all communities

0% - 100% mindset

Culture dominated by practice

Disconnects between policy and practice

Alignment of long-range plans with actions

Strong leaders

Organizational structure that supports leadership at all levels

Economy and funding our schools21st Century skill developmentMeeting needs/providing

opportunities for all studentsBedford City-Town ReversionEnrollment trends

Local economic development and potential business/community partnerships

Online/distance learning and its role in our future instructional plans

Understanding how we do business and exploring ways to improve efficiency

Monitor New Organizational Plan

Develop/Implement Strategic Plan

School Board Self-Review

Policy Review Process

Vision – Where do we want to be? Mission – Why do we exist? Core Values – What do we believe? Goals – What do we need to achieve? Objectives – Specific achievement targets Strategies – What will we do? Management Plan – Making sure we do it Cost Matrix – What will it cost or save? Measures of Success – Is it working?

Instructional/Student Learning PlanComprehensive School PlansLong Range Facility PlanAnnual Staffing Plan

Monitor New Organizational Plan*

Long Range Facility Plan*

Annual Staffing Plan*

School Board Self-Review?

*Already in progress

Develop/Implement Strategic Plan including: Elements (Vision, Mission, etc.) Instructional/Student Learning Plan Integrate Revised: ▪ Long Range Facility Plan▪ Annual Staffing Plan

Policy Review Process

Revise Strategic Plan and Integrate Comprehensive School Plans Revised:▪ Instructional/Student Learning Plan▪ Long Range Facility Plan▪ Annual Staffing Plan

Revise Policies

October 8, 2009