Facilitated by NJSBA Field Service Department Barnegat Township Board of Education 3D - Strategic Planning Dreams, Determination and Destiny by Design Facilitated by NJSBA Field Service Department Kathy Winecoff, Field Service Representative Mary Ann Friedman, Field Service Representative

3-D Strategic Planning Creates an organizational vision …that will direct, motivate and inspire all members of the community to work together to advance student achievement.

Advantages of Strategic Planning Proactive, creative and flexible Provides a forum for community participation Continues an ongoing cycle of planning, assessment and decision-making that will optimize limited resources and increase communications

Components of Strategic Planning Action Plans Strategies Objectives Goals Strengths & Challenges Vision Information Commitment of the Board of Ed. COMMITMENT

Mission Statement Our collective mission is to nurture and educate our children in accordance with all curriculum standards to prepare them for responsive citizenship and success in life.

Steps to Reaching Consensus Brainstorm (everyone shares / participates) Discussion (paraphrasing and accepting) Reaching agreement on items Consensus is achieved!

Small Group Activities Review task at hand Select spokesperson for group Begin and accomplish activity Consensus is achieved Spokesperson reports out for group

Student Growth & Learning Community Partnerships Facilities Finance 4 Goal Areas Identified Student Growth & Learning Community Partnerships Facilities Finance T I M E Schools that Succeed!

Definitions Desired outcomes necessary to fulfill the mission. They are positive, student-centered, and aspirational. Objectives are the various means to accomplish goals. They are specific, tactical, and descriptive. HOW – Specific tasks essential to carrying out the objectives. Written by administration.

Components of Goal Statement Action verb Increase, explore, obtain develop, research , etc. TO Statement of nouns What you will impact WHAT What the outcome will accomplish SO THAT Create a safe and secure learning environment equipped to deliver 21st century programs.

GOAL WRITING PROCESS Sample Goal Statement Goal Area: Facilities and Finance/Safety and Security Goal Statement: Create a safe and secure learning environment equipped to deliver 21st century programs. Objectives: Upgrade facilities to be more energy and cost efficient Increase internal and external security at all schools Upgrade existing facilities to be more structurally modernized. .

Tonight’s Activity Review the outcomes from Meeting 1 & 2 -- (copies are at each table) Consider the goal areas and compiled initiatives that have emerged from the group work (white copies at each table) Select spokesperson to report out to larger group Brainstorm goal and objectives statements wording Reach consensus on goal statement wording and write up on large poster sheet Each small group will report out to the larger group on their consensus goal statement and objectives

Next Steps Watch district website for posting of tonight’s outcomes Superintendent will develop action plans over the next few months Final strategic plan will be presented to the board in the upcoming months (TBD)