2. Strategic Planning Process History Information gathering with key stakeholders Staff Students Parents Community Members Plan development with focus groups. Plan approved by Board of Education Our Plan is in place. As we move through the next 3 years our actions, energy, choices, and decisions should be shaped by the plan, or it will be another wasted effort sitting on a shelf.

3. COMPONENTS OF A STRATEGIC PLAN All components are interrelated. All influence each other. Concentrates our efforts rather than random attempts at change.

4. OUR PURPOSE, VISION & MISSION Our Purpose We believe that all of our students deserve equal access to a quality education which can unlock their potential and help them achieve life- long success. We believe successful students have a positive impact that enriches families and communities. Our Vision All our students will grow to become lifelong contributors to the success of the societies in which they work and live. Our Mission We will empower all students to achieve their potential by cultivating a love of learning in an environment of respect, accountability and responsibility. These should be the driving force for everything we do.

5. OUR CORE VALUES Student Focused Trust One District Creativity / Innovation Academic ExcellenceAccountability Safe Environment What do these mean to me? What do I/we need to change to embrace these values?

6. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Effective, Systematic Decision-Making Consistency Strategic Prioritization Forward Thinking Culture of Collaboration Results Oriented - Accountability What do these look like in my areas of influence? How are these different from the way we’ve operated in the past?

7. OUR STRATEGIC GOAL AREAS Accreditation and Student AchievementStakeholder & Community Engagement School Infrastructure and Processes Talent Management Fiscal Responsibility & Financial Stability Classroom & School Climate How can I affect these? How can I embrace these goal areas? We are all asked to align with the goals whatever we do from the bus stop through the classroom or office to the Board of Education.

8. 2014-2015 BOARD GOALS Accreditation & Achievement Maintain accreditation and support student achievement by focusing on MSIP 5 and MAP scores, subgroup achievement, attendance, graduation rates and college and career readiness. School Climate Promote a school climate conductive to learning through district-wide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), reduction of classroom disruptions and discipline incidents, and parent and teacher surveys to monitor progress and gain feedback. Fiscal Responsibility Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by achieving a balanced budget, increasing reserves and implementing expenditure controls. Talent Management Develop talent management by recruiting, training, engaging and retaining a highly-qualified, diverse staff. Infrastructure and processes Enhance the District’s infrastructure through ongoing maintenance, energy efficiency and process improvement savings, and technology. Stakeholder Engagement Engage all stakeholders with opportunities for dialogue, community outreach and events, feedback surveys and proactive and transparent media relations.

9. STRATEGIC GOALS & LEADERSHIP Who is accountable for these goals and goal areas? What are the specific District projects? If I have a questions who can I ask?

10. ACCREDITATION & ACHIEVEMENT DIGGS/SCHROEDER Project 1 Appoint “champions” for each MSIP5 Standard and develop individual plans Project 2 Examine & research best practices used to leverage growth on assessments Project 3 Develop & implement plan to increase role/responsibility of Administrative Leadership Team to support rigor Project 4 Develop plan for district-wide student-centered program for academic success Project 5 Develop a plan to improve attendance Project 6 Develop a plan to improve graduation rate Project 7 Establish and maintain criteria for teaching excellence in every classroom Project 8 Review and asess existing programs and curriculum

11. INFRASTRUCTURE & PROCESSES JADALI/MORRIS Project 1 Plan & execute bond issue campaign Project 2 Conduct technology needs assessment and develop technology plan Project 3 Conduct facilities needs assessment and develop facilities plan Project 4 Conduct protocol/process assessments and process improvement plan Project 5 Using best practices from assessments, establish One District processes and procedures

12. Project 1 Develop a fiscal responsibility plan Project 2 Develop a detailed vendor management plan Project 3Institute centralized purchasing Project 4Meet with each department & school to identify cost savings Project 5Provide biannual budget report to stakeholders Project 6Align financial practices with ASBA Certificate of Excellence criteria Project 7Establish and manage 501(c)3 FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY & FINANCIAL STABILITY MODRUSIC/EBERT, CHABOT

13. STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SHORTT/BROWN Project 1 Inform voters about August 5 tax levy Project 2 Engage community & families in superintendent search process Project 3 Develop a stakeholder engagement plan Project 4Conduct stakeholder engagement surveys & focus groups Project 5Conduct parent needs assessment Project 6Identify and build community partnerships Project 7Identify communications channels and develop internal and external marketing and communications plan

14. TALENT MANAGEMENT MCMILLIN/HOGSHEAD Project 1 Develop a talent management strategy and detailed plan Project 2 Develop a recruiting plan Project 3 Develop a professional development plan Project 4Develop a retention plan Project 5Develop a succession plan for key positions Project 6Administer faculty and staff engagement surveys and conduct focus groups

15. SCHOOL CLIMATE LARREW/THURMAN Project 1 Oversee implementation of PBIS district-wide Project 2 Conduct climate surveys for students and staff Project 3 Standardize anti-bullying and safety curriculum district-wide Project 4Evaluate “School within a School” for effectiveness Project 5 Develop parent accountability program Project 6 Develop plan to address desired student / teacher ratio

16. STRATEGIC PLAN GOVERNANCE Strategic Planning will be on the agenda for the monthly Board Meeting to report: Progress toward plan – Dates, key milestones Progress toward scorecard measures Plans for the next month Buildings / Schools Each school will prepare a monthly online progress form Quarterly review of progress by leadership team and Board

17. NEXT STEPS FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN October/November 2014 Develop FFSD scorecard metrics Align individual school goals with the District plan Develop operational plans – major goal areas Develop supporting plans by school Develop supporting plans by function

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