District Action Plan Strategic Planning for Student Success Board Meeting March 24, 2015 Dr. Rodney Thompson, Superintendent

Strategic Planning State Board of Education: Regulation SC State Department of Education Online State Application System April 30 th – Annual Submission Date District Plans reviewed by the SC SDE- Office of Accountability

Strategic Planning Berkeley County is in year 5 of the 5 year Strategic Plan.

Strategic Planning DISTRICTPRIORITY Professional Learning Communities STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT High Student Performance CLIMATE Positive School Climate Effective Communication Community Engagement TEACHER ADMINISTRATOR QUALITY Strategic Human Resource Management FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Strategic Planning Process Determine Needs Develop Goals and Strategies Establish Priorities Monitor Progress Adjust Plan Through a collaborative process… Outcomes… District Strategic Plan School Renewal Plans

District Strategic Process Goals and Priority Areas of the Plan  Smart goals infused in plan to measure Goals and Focus areas  Strategies and Action Steps in place to support goals Reflective Highlights Shared with Teams Feedback Gathered by Stakeholders Plans Revised

District Goals Goal One: Positive School Climate We will provide safe, orderly, and healthy schools that insure a positive and caring learning environment. Goal Two: High Student Performance We will realize high levels of academic growth and achievement for all students through an emphasis on literacy and STEMS-based instruction. Goal Three: Community Engagement We will build family, community, and business support that will generate advocacy for our schools and our school district.

District Goals Goal Four: Strategic Human Resource Management We will recruit, retain and develop quality teachers, administrators and staff. Goal Five: Fiscal Responsibility We will be responsible stewards of our resources and insure that we provide a quality education for all students. Goal Six: Effective Communications We will develop, refine, and implement an effective communications plan for our school system.

Next Steps… Continue Collaboration for Effective Revisions Analyze Qualitative and Quantitative Data Reflect on Goals and Areas of Focus with Schools, Board, and Community Members Finalize Revisions to Plan

Strategic Support to Schools Collaborate with Schools in Support of School Renewal Plans Assist Schools with the Alignment of SRPs, Title I Plans, and AdvancED Documentation Supportive Workshops provided to Schools Reflective Feedback given to Schools SRPs submitted to District April 24 th

Strategic Planning Process Questions…