1. Dr. Lory D. Morrow Superintendent Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan

2. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of all academic programs Assess the current financial situation Assess operational efficiencies and alignment Establish a positive Superintendent-Board relationship Establish positive working relationships with administrators, teachers and support staff Establish a positive presence in the community The Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan activities are based on the following goals for Davidson County Schools: Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan

3. Phase 1-Listening and Learning. The Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan consisted of three phases: Phase 2-Planning Phase 3-Leading

4. Assess the organization’s strengths, challenges and opportunities Establish relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Establish a positive presence in the community Develop a coalition of support for the development of a plan for continuing academic progress for all students Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan Phase 1-Listening and Learning

5. Review data from Direct Connect Sessions Review data collected from all one on one meetings with stakeholders Review budgets Review organization and operational procedures Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan Phase 2-Planning

6. Short Term Goals for DCS Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan Phase 3-Leading Website upgrade Increased communication with all stakeholders Text messaging feature for school messenger Blended/Online Learning Graduation Project Grading practices Positive presence in community

7. Begin Strategic Planning Process: Spring/Summer 2014 Establish Teacher Advisory Council: 2014-15 Establish Superintendents’ Student Advisory 2014-15 Establish Principal Advisory Council: 2014-15 Continue Direct Connect Sessions: 2014-15 Phase 3-Leading Long Term Goals for DCS Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan

8. Our Goal: To ensure ALL students are career and college ready!!

9. Dr. Lory D. Morrow Superintendent Superintendent’s Entry and Learning Plan