1. STRATEGIC PLANNING Tony Arasi Director of Professional Development

2. Planning Team Ground Rules Participation Honesty Speak For Yourself Respect Your Peers Everyone has an Equal Voice

3. Planning Team Members Inclusive Diverse Bring Credibility – Members must be able to put personal interests aside. – Members must focus on the best interest of the organization.

4. Membership Can Include: (20-25 people) Superintendent BOE Member or Members (no more than 2) Principals Teachers Classified Employee Parents Business Leaders College Professor Student Politician State BOE Member

5. Who are we? Beliefs Mission Vision Where are we now? Performance Data Financial Data Stakeholder Input SWOT Analysis Where do we want to go? Strategic Goals (or Goal Areas) How will we know when we have arrived? Objectives Performance Measures, Metrics & Targets How do we plan to get there? Initiatives Action Plans Continuous Improvement Model

6. Reaching Consensus Identify Options Discuss Common Ideas Discuss Differences Propose Alternative to Settle Difference Can You Support?

7. Consensus Questions Do I understand? Is it good for the group? Does it cause any harm? Can I support?

8. Who are we?

9. Beliefs Shared Values Deep and Abiding Convictions Things You Will Not Compromise On Not Factual No “If and Then” Not Prescriptive (should, ought, must)

10. Beliefs Beliefs represent the deeply held beliefs within an organization and are demonstrated through the day-to-day decision and actions of the organization. Beliefs should be developed discretely from the other foundational statements, and not be repetitive of either the mission or vision statements for the organization.

11. We believe… all individuals can learn each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs. students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning students achieve best when they are actively engaged in the educational process and share accountability for their learning

12. 711 Test Is It Important? Is It Clear? Do You Believe It?

13. Mission Purpose - is to…, so that… Clients – all students Function – by providing

14. Mission A mission statement defines the core propose of the organization. Unlike goals that may be accomplished over time, a mission is constantly pursued, but never quite achieved. Defines why the organization exists Is long term in nature Inspires change and drives performance Is clear, easily understood, and easily repeated Is concise and focused Uses infinitives to describe the district mission Is stated in one sentence

15. Sample Mission Statement The mission of the Sample County School System is to pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student, resulting in measured improvement against local, national and world-class standards.

16. Where are we now?

17. SWOT Analysis Strengths Strengths: Things that help or support the mission Dedicated, caring and committed staff Strong, supportive district leadership Data-driven decision- making Enhanced technology throughout the district Weaknesses Weaknesses: Things that hinder accomplishing the mission. High staff turnover Number of leaders eligible for retirement Poor graduation rate Higher student transiency Low financial reserves

18. Where do we want to go?

19. SWOT Analysis Opportunities Opportunities: Factors/forces that could help accomplish the mission. For example; Social Economical Educational Demographic Political Threats Threats: Factors/forces that could negatively impact the organization. For example; Social Economical Educational Demographic Political

20. Goals The desired and measurable outcome for the organization. e-BoardSolutions (sample goals) 1)Create raving customers 2)Become financially stable

21. Strategic Priorities

22. How will we know when we have arrived?

23. Performance Measurements, Metrics and Targets to Evaluate Performance