Strategic Planning Process History

Information gathering with key stakeholders Staff Students Parents Community Members

Plan development with focus groups.

Plan approved by Board of Education

Our Plan is in place. As we move through the next 3 years our actions, energy, choices, and decisions should be shaped by the plan, or it will be another wasted effort sitting on a shelf.

COMPONENTS OF A STRATEGIC PLAN

All components are interrelated.

All influence each other.

Concentrates our efforts rather than random attempts at change.

OUR PURPOSE, VISION & MISSION

Our PurposeWe believe that all of our students deserve equal access to a quality education which can unlock their potential and help them achieve life-long success. We believe successful students have a positive impact that enriches families and communities.  Our VisionAll our students will grow to become lifelong contributors to the success of the societies in which they work and live. Our MissionWe will empower all students to achieve their potential by cultivating a love of learning in an environment of respect, accountability and responsibility.

These should be the driving force for everything we do.

OUR CORE VALUES

 Student Focused

 Trust

 One District

 Creativity / Innovation

Academic Excellence Accountability

 Safe Environment

What do these mean to me? What do I/we need to change to embrace these values?

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Effective, Systematic Decision-Making  

Consistency

Strategic Prioritization  

Forward Thinking 

Culture of Collaboration 

Results Oriented - Accountability 

What do these look like in my areas of influence?How are these different from the way we’ve operated in the past?

OUR STRATEGIC GOAL AREAS

Accreditation and Student Achievement Stakeholder & Community Engagement

School Infrastructure and Processes  

Talent Management

Fiscal Responsibility & Financial Stability Classroom & School Climate

How can I affect these? How can I embrace these goal areas?We are all asked to align with the goals whatever we do from the bus stop through the classroom or office to the Board of Education.

2014-2015 BOARD GOALSAccreditation & Achievement

Maintain accreditation and support student achievement by focusing on MSIP 5 and MAP scores, subgroup achievement, attendance, graduation rates and college and career readiness.

 

School Climate 

Promote a school climate conductive to learning through district-wide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), reduction of classroom disruptions and discipline incidents, and parent and teacher surveys to monitor progress and gain feedback.

 

Fiscal Responsibility 

Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by achieving a balanced budget, increasing reserves and implementing expenditure controls. 

 

Talent Management

Develop talent management by recruiting , training, engaging and retaining a highly-qualified, diverse staff.

 

Infrastructure and processes 

Enhance the District’s infrastructure through ongoing maintenance, energy efficiency and process improvement savings, and technology. 

 

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage all stakeholders with opportunities for dialogue, community outreach and events, feedback surveys and proactive and transparent media relations.

STRATEGIC GOALS & LEADERSHIP

Who is accountable for these goals and goal areas?What are the specific District projects?If I have a questions who can I ask?

ACCREDITATION & ACHIEVEMENTDIGGS/SCHROEDER

Project 1

Appoint “champions” for each MSIP5 Standard and develop individual plans

Project 2Examine & research best practices used to leverage growth on assessments

Project 3Develop & implement plan to increase role/responsibility of Administrative Leadership Team to support rigor

Project 4Develop plan for district-wide student-centered program for academic success

Project 5Develop a plan to improve attendance

Project 6Develop a plan to improve graduation rate

Project 7Establish and maintain criteria for teaching excellence in every classroom

Project 8Review and asess existing programs and curriculum

INFRASTRUCTURE & PROCESSESJADALI/MORRIS

Project 1 Plan & execute bond issue campaign

Project 2 Conduct technology needs assessment and develop technology plan

Project 3 Conduct facilities needs assessment and develop facilities plan

Project 4 Conduct protocol/process assessments and process improvement plan

Project 5 Using best practices from assessments, establish One District processes and procedures

Project 1 Develop a fiscal responsibility plan

Project 2 Develop a detailed vendor management plan

Project 3 Institute centralized purchasing

Project 4 Meet with each department & school to identify cost savings

Project 5 Provide biannual budget report to stakeholders

Project 6 Align financial practices with ASBA Certificate of Excellence criteria

Project 7 Establish and manage 501(c)3

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY & FINANCIAL STABILITYMODRUSIC/EBERT, CHABOT

STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTSHORTT/BROWN

Project 1 Inform voters about August 5 tax levy

Project 2 Engage community & families in superintendent search process

Project 3 Develop a stakeholder engagement plan

Project 4 Conduct stakeholder engagement surveys & focus groups

Project 5 Conduct parent needs assessment

Project 6 Identify and build community partnerships

Project 7 Identify communications channels and develop internal and external marketing and communications plan

TALENT MANAGEMENTMCMILLIN/HOGSHEAD

Project 1 Develop a talent management strategy and detailed plan

Project 2 Develop a recruiting plan

Project 3 Develop a professional development plan

Project 4 Develop a retention plan

Project 5 Develop a succession plan for key positions

Project 6 Administer faculty and staff engagement surveys and conduct focus groups

SCHOOL CLIMATELARREW/THURMANProject 1 Oversee implementation of PBIS district-wide

Project 2 Conduct climate surveys for students and staff

Project 3 Standardize anti-bullying and safety curriculum district-wide

Project 4 Evaluate “School within a School” for effectiveness

Project 5 Develop parent accountability program

Project 6 Develop plan to address desired student / teacher ratio

STRATEGIC PLAN GOVERNANCE

Strategic Planning will be on the agenda for the monthly Board Meeting to report:

Progress toward plan – Dates, key milestones

Progress toward scorecard measures

Plans for the next month

Buildings / Schools

Each school will prepare a monthly online progress form

Quarterly review of progress by leadership team and Board

NEXT STEPS FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN

October/November 2014

Develop FFSD scorecard metrics

Align individual school goals with the District plan

Develop operational plans – major goal areas

Develop supporting plans by school

Develop supporting plans by function

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