Board of DirectorsStrategic Planning

Presentationfor

The Academy

Charter SchoolJanuary 26, 2009

Formulation of Long-Range Plan

Why Develop a Plan?

It will help your organization focus on the right stuff and you will decide what that is.

It is a disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, what it does, and why it does it.

Why Plan Strategically?

Often, the process is more important than the plan– It can strengthen & sustain organizational

achievement– It can facilitate communication, participation, and

buy-in– It can accommodate divergent interests and

values– It can foster orderly decision making & successful

implementation

The Strategic Planning Approach (Bryson 1988)

1. We will initiate & agree on a process2. Clarifying mission & values3. Assess the external environment:

opportunities & threats4. Assess the internal environment: strengths &

weaknesses5. Identify strategic issues facing the school6. Formulate long term objectives and strategies7. Establish a workable plan

The Difference between Strategic and Operational Objectives

Strategic Objectives (20% of the work – what you will focus on today to build future capacity, growth, efficiency etc.-Mostly Board activity)

Operational Directives (80% of the work – what you must do day to day to fulfill your mission-mostly Administration’s activity)

Strategic Management Process Flow Model

Vision Statement

Mission Statement

External Environment School Profile

Long-term Objectives

Strategy Formulation

Strategy ImplementationAnnual Objectives

Operating Strategies

Policies Institutionalization of Strategy

Control andEvaluation

Strategy Formulation Overview

Mission Statement School Environment

– Community– District– Local, State, and Federal Political

Environment School Profile - SWOT Analysis Long-Term Objectives

Mission Statement

The Academy’s mission is to assist families in developing exemplary citizens by equipping students with core foundational knowledge enabling them to be culturally literate, prepared for college, and virtuous in character. We accomplish this through a rigorous curriculum of traditional content taught in a safe environment.

Approach Statement Our Approach

The following summary describes many of the salient elements that define The Academy’s unique approach to its mission:

– ElementaryIntensive instruction in phonics, reading, writingand math.» Core Knowledge Curriculum» Open Court Reading» McGraw Hill Reading» Riggs Phonics» Step-Up and Six-Trait Writing» Accelerated Reading Program» Saxon Math Program Includes:» Music » Art» Computers » Band» Field Trips » Student Council» Physical Education» 6th Grade Outdoor Education» Uniforms for Students» Mad Science Program

Approach Statement

Junior High– Core Knowledge Curriculum– Six-Trait Writing– Saxon Math– Computer Education– Foreign Languages (Spanish & French)– Art, Music, Band, and Physical Education– Student Council– Dress Code

High School– College Preparatory Courses– Six-Trait Writing– Computer Education– Fine Arts Curriculum - Art, Band, Choir,– Orchestra, Drama, and Photography– AP Courses– Foreign Languages (Spanish & French)– National Honor Society– Student Council and Clubs– Dress Code– Physical Education– Post Secondary Classes with Front Range– Community College

Approach Statement

Character Education Program– K-12 training/development of ethical and moral

values. » Emphasis placed on instruction in the core values of:

• Respect

• Self-control

• Responsibility

• Kindness

• Courage

• Integrity

The Academy’s External Environment

Community District Local, State, and Federal Political

Environment

The Academy’s Profile

SWOT Analysis Strategic Internal Factors

– Strengths – Weaknesses

Key External Factors– Opportunities– Threats/Challenges

See JA Sample

Sample Long-Term Objectives

Refinement of Educational Program Staff Growth and Development Board Strengthening and Development Communications throughout the school

community Creation and Development of innovative

learning opportunities

Sample Long-Term Objectives

Financial Viability to Support Program Improve Communications throughout

the school community Implement comprehensive Special

Needs Program Institutionalize Student Character

Development

Strategy Implementation

Strategy Implementation

Annual Objectives- See JA/Excel Sample

Functional Strategies- See JA/Excel Sample

Policies Organizational Structure Leadership and Culture