1. Harding Township School District
3D Strategic Plan
for the
Harding Township School District

2. Acknowledgements for their Support, Cooperation and Dedication
Harding Township BOE Davor Gjivoje, President John Flynn, Vice-President Richard Bruno Kim Macaulay Abi Singh Matthew Spelker, Superintendent Mary Donohue, Principal/Director of Curriculum
Other District Stakeholders:
This plan would not be possible without the input of the many:
Students
Parents
Staff
Community Members
Administrators
who generously gave of their time.
NJSBA:
Kathy Helewa & Charlene Peterson

3. 3D Strategic Planning Participants
Jennifer Nesse
Sophia Mguyen
Jenn Nichols
Ifeoma Odunlami
Suzanne Piotrowski
Mac Plante
Tim Purnell
Karrie Russo
Mark Russo
Whitney Saunders
Jessica Schnackenberg
Matthew Spelker
Quinn Walters
Tracey Walters
Lisa Werner
Chris Yates
Michael Zalis
Jennifer Baldassari Wendy Barisonek Richard Bruno Alana Buckley Rita Chipperson Carol Cochran Martha Coy Cheryl Darmanin Mary Donohue Susan Engelsman Jen Flanagan John Flynn Davor Gjivoje Stephanie Healey
Erik Heller Aren Hill Tyrone Hill Jamie Hoberman Stacey Hollenbeck Allison Hunter Victoria Kao Linda Kearns Max Lacz Nicole Lacz Kim Macaulay Nicole Maselli Mary Migliaccio Dev Modi

4. Components of Strategic Planning
Action Plans
Objectives
Goals
Vision
Challenges
Strengths
Information
Commitment
Meeting 3: 5/22/18
COMMITMENT
Meeting 2: 4/17/18
Meeting 1:
2/12/18

5. Mission Statement
The Harding Township School provides a strong educational foundation which inspires students to achieve academic excellence. Our dedicated faculty stimulates intellectual growth using a challenging curriculum within a supportive learning environment. We encourage students to become self-directed, lifelong learners who are well prepared for the academic and social challenges of the future.

6. District Strengths & Challenges – Meeting 1
Some Strengths Identified
Some Challenges Identified
“Private school” experience
Variety of extracurriculars
Parent involvement
Staff/administration support
Foreign language program
Elementary/middle school partnering
Community service opportunities
Test scores
Can facilities support goals?
Responsible use of technology
Marketing clubs/activities
Small school/class size – curse or blessing?
Expand options for students
More options for extra help
Understanding diversity/ personalities of a grade

7. HARDING TOWNSHIP SCHOOL
“HTS – Introducing the 21st Century Renaissance Student”
“HTS Named Top NJ School – Designed for Innovative Integration!”
“Harding Township, the Ultimate Well-Rounded Student and Citizen”
“Harding Township School Paves the Way for a Better Tomorrow”
21st CENTURY SUCCESS!

8. Some 5-year Visions from the Groups’ Work
Up-to-date/increased security
Self-directed study. “Genius” projects
Increase STEM/STEAM
More mentoring programs
Well-balanced students
Cultural diversification preparation
Increased access to technology

9. Well-rounded Students Facilities and Safety
5 Goal Areas Developed
Well-rounded Students
Facilities and Safety
Future-ready Instruction and Curriculum
Culture and Climate
Identifying Needs and Personalized Learning

10. Well-Rounded Students
Goal
Objectives
To develop well-rounded students so that they will be better fit for post-education experiences.
Create more student leadership opportunities.
Develop more Community Service days for all different grades.
Create more elective opportunities that involve speaking and leadership (Debate Team).
Bring back Husky TV and create student newspaper/newsletter.
Spread out tests/quizzes and not so much homework.
Student representatives for schedules and tests.
Well-mixed classes for middle school.
Take out Exploratory and switch for Study Hall.

11. Facilities and Safety
Goal
Objectives
To provide a safe and efficient environment for our students that increases facility space and state-of-the-art security as well as maximizing teaching time and minimizing travel time.
Connect elementary and middle school buildings.
Filter visitors through one point of entry, limiting access to student-populated areas.
Increase number of classrooms and maintain small class sizes.
Reroute traffic in one direction around school buildings.
Shelterinplace.com

12. Future-ready Instruction & Curriculum
Goal
Objectives
Develop more diverse problem-solving skills to encourage critical thinking, incorporating STEM/STEAM and real-world connections.
Develop the social mindset that appreciates cultural diversification and responsible media skills.
Provide more opportunities such as debate, student newsletter, and collaborative projects to apply student learning.
Create and maintain a learning environment that keeps pace with successful educational trends.
Create a STEM/STEAM physical space to allow for “hands-on” creative learning.

13. Culture and Climate
Goal
Objectives
Continue to develop a school community that makes stakeholders feel connected, involved, empowered, and safe.
Expand Culture & Climate participation for every student.
Create additional ways to obtain feedback from students, teachers, and parents.
Connection of school and community, both in the school and in the town.

14. Identifying Needs & Personalized Learning
Goal
Objectives
To create a learning atmosphere where teachers and staff have the tools and resources to create a personalized learning environment for students to explore their strengths and weaknesses.
Provide environment where each child can learn at own level and style.
Provide tools for teachers and staff to identify each child’s needs.
Provide resources to meet those identified needs – both personnel and materials.
Create opportunities for students to uncover their strengths and work through their weaknesses.

15. Developing the Action Plans Goal Statement: Objective:
Major Activities
Staff
Resources
Timeline
Success Indicators 1. 2. 3. 4.
Work of Administration

16. Thank You