Involve internal and external stakeholders using various communications tools. Align and focus the entire school system with measurable outcomes. Excite Forsyth County Schools and enable it to THRIVE in challenging times. Support school improvement plans and annual department goals. Build on the success of and improve upon the three previous Strategic Plans. Reassess the district’s vision, mission and beliefs : A Plan That Will…

Appreciative o Identifies and builds on what already works well o Generates positive energy through stories of success o Envision a preferred future based on existing success and future needs, opportunities and possibilities Results-Based o Identifies desired impacts and results, and their key success indicators o Clearly links strategies and actions to the desired results o Allows the district to monitor whether our strategies and actions are achieving our desired results. An Appreciative and Results-Based Approach

Timeline (updated 7/25/12)Dates Plan to Plan (Strategic Plan Committee: BOE and Cabinet) Reassessed vision, mission and beliefs Began to develop desired outcomes 5/14/12 8:30-11:30 am Design and Conduct Environmental Scan Utilized an “idea card” process at the Leadership Retreat Analyze existing data (District Accreditation, Climate Surveys, GAPSS, Vision for Public Education, etc.) and review anticipated future trends (demographics, tax digest, etc.) Share data with Strategic Plan Committee Set-up opportunities for online input Hold joint LSC meeting Conduct focus groups (principals, assistant principals, students, staff, parents and community/business) Share input with Strategic Plan Committee May - August 8/27 – 9/10/12 8/28/ Conf. 8/27/12 & BOE Develop Desired Outcomes/Impacts and Key Success Indicators (Strategic Plan Committee) October

TimelineDates Develop Strategies and Related Actions for Each Desired Outcome (Sub-groups of Strategic Plan Committee) October - November Compile Draft Plan Obtain feedback November - December Review Feedback and Finalize Plan December - January BOE Approves Strategic PlanJanuary 2013 Communicate New Plan and Begin Work on Realigning the R4 Data Dashboard to New Goals, Strategies and Key Actions February