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Strategic Plan
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The Buckley School philosophy,
the 4-Fold Plan of Education,
develops the whole child. For
more than 75 years Buckley has
succeeded in striking a balance
among equally important pursuits:
academics, athletics, arts, and moral
development. We remain committed
to this philosophy as we work
constantly to elevate our programs
and ensure the long-term strength
and relevance of our school.
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Introduction
Everyday,wedareourstudentstopushthemselvesinnewdirections;tohonetheirstrengths;tonurture
skillsthatdon’tcomeeasily.Wemustexpectnolessofourselvesasaschoolandasacommunity.Wearealearningorganizationthatstrivestoconsistentlyandsteadilyadvanceourschool,applyingthebest
ofcurrentresearchandteachingmethodstoenhancestudentlearninganddevelopment.Likewise,all
aspectsofourschool,includingourcommunity,ourfacilities,andourfinances,playacrucialroleinthe
educationofourchildren.Assuch,theymustbefosteredactively.Thisstrategicplanwillguideour
actionsoverthenextthreetofiveyearstoachievethis.
TheBuckleySchoolStrategicPlan isa directoutgrowthofour2009-2010CaliforniaAssociationof
IndependentSchools(CAIS)/WesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges (WASC) self-study and
accreditationvisitingcommitteereport;12monthsand357pagesofintenseself-reflectionandexternal
analysis that examined every aspect of the school including: our mission, philosophy and values,
program,andtheschool’sfutureexcellence,viability,andsustainability.Theself-studyinvolvedasmany
voicesandviewpointsaspossible—thoseofparents,students,alumni,trustees,formertrustees,parents
ofalumni,andeverymemberofthefacultyandstaff.Itwastrulyacollaborativeprocess.
The Strategic PlanningCommittee of the Board of Trustees earlier had begun identifying school
priorities.Itworkedwiththeschool’sCAIS/WASCcommitteechairsthroughouttheself-studyprocess,
andtheCAIS/WASCSchool-WideActionPlanscreatedthefoundationofthisstrategicplan,which
focusesonfourareas:
• Buckley’s distinctive 4-Fold Plan of Education and ensuring
its strength and relevance for students in the 21st century
• Leadership in the area of diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion
• Community and school culture as integral to a Buckley education
• Financial strength
Withourplancapturedonpaper,weeagerlyanticipatebringingittolifewiththesameenergyand
integritythatourstudentsbringtobearoneveryaspectofthe4-FoldPlan.
the Buckley School Strategic Plan2011
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Ensurethatoureducationalprogramretainsbothitshighqualityandrelevanceinarapidly
changingeducationalandculturalenvironment;thatstudentsarefullyengagedlearnersinallareas
ofthe4-FoldPlan;andthatBuckleygraduatesemergeaswell-roundedindividualswiththeskills,
experience,andintellectualpreparationtheyneedtosucceedasglobalcitizensinthe21stcentury.
• MaximizethebenefitsofourcohesiveKindergarten–12curriculumthroughcurriculum developmentandprofessionaldevelopmentthataddressgrade-leveltransitionsandissues
thatcrossdivisionsandacademicdisciplines.
• Provideopportunitiesforstudentstothinkandactasglobalcitizensthrougharelevant
curriculumthatemphasizesglobalperspectives,multiculturalism,environmentally
sustainablepractices,andexperientiallearningactivitiesathomeandabroad.
• Retain,support,andrecruitahighlyqualifiedanddiversefacultythatisengagedinthelife
oftheschoolandprofessionaldevelopment,passionateaboutlife-longlearning,and connectedwithstudentsandalumni.
• Ensuretheprogramhastheresources,andfacultyhavethenecessaryresourcesandskills,to
providestrongsupportforstudents’individuallearningstylesanddifferences,while
maintainingtheexpectationthateverystudentwilldevelopinacademics,thearts,athletics
andmoraldevelopment.
• Utilizetechnologyeffectivelythroughouttheprogram,particularlyforinterdisciplinaryapplications.
• ContinuetodevelophighlycompetitiveathleticprogramsintheUpperSchool,while
maintainingtheschool’scommitmenttoparticipationforstudentsofallathleticabilities
ingradesKindergartenthrougheight.
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Foundation
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EstablishTheBuckleySchoolattheforefrontofallindependentschoolsforwhichdiversity,
multiculturalismandinclusionareinvaluablecomponentsofacademicandco-curricularexcellence
andpreparingeachstudentforcollegeandtheglobalcommunity.
• ExpandtheDiversityInitiativewithsustainableprograms,trainings,professional
developmentopportunities,guestspeakers,educationalfieldtrips,andotheractivitiesto
continuouslyeducateallcommunitymembers.
• Makemulticulturalismandinclusionastrategicfocusofcurriculumdevelopmenttoensure
theinitiativeissystematicallyinfusedintoeachclassroomandeverycomponentofthe
4-FoldPlan.
• Increasediversitybyactivelyseekingnewandimprovedwaystoretain,support,andrecruit
adiversestudentbody,faculty,andstaff.
• EnsuretheDiversityInitiativeisadequatelystaffed,consistentlyunderstood,andapplied
byallmembersofthecommunityinordertomeetitsinclusiveness,outreach,and
enrollmentaspirations.
• SupportandnurtureBuckley’suniquestudentculturethatcelebratesstudentswhoexemplify
excellenceinthedifferentareasofthe4-FoldPlan.
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EnsurethatTheBuckleySchool’sdistinctiveeducationalpropositionisdeliveredwithinthecontext
ofamulticultural,inclusivecommunitythatcontinuestoarticulateandactonitssharedvalues.
• ReinforcevaluesinstilledbyTheBuckleyCommitment—respect,kindness,honesty,loyalty,
self-discipline,andself-reliance—ineveryaspectoftheprogramandwitheverymemberof
thecommunity.
• Launchaschool-widesustainablelivingprogramasawayforthecommunitytoactonshared
valuesandtoallowBuckleystudentstounderstandtheconnectionbetweenglobalcitizenship
andpersonalactions.
• Nourishextra-curricularartsandathleticsprogramsasincubatorsofschoolspiritand
connectionpointsforthecommunity.
• Developamorecomprehensivealumnirelationsprogram.
• Builda“communityofaction”mindsetsothatallconstituentsunderstandthatbeingtruly
engagedinourcommunitybothenhancestheirpersonalexperienceandisvitaltosustaining
theschoolandourculture.
• AccelerateeffortstoexpandawarenessofBuckleytonewcommunities,andworktoensure
thatallaudienceshaveabroadunderstandingofourschool.
Foster the community & values
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CreateacomprehensiveandsustainablefinancialmodelthatwillenableTheBuckleySchool,inarapidlychangingeconomicandeducationalenvironment,tocontinueofferingadistinctive,high-
quality,collegepreparatoryprogramforasocio-economicallydiverseKindergarten–12studentbody.
• Manageresourcesstrategically,includingexploringthefeasibilityofadditionalrevenue
sourcesandalternativecoststructuresthatareconsistentwiththemissionofourschool.
• Recognizethattheshort-andlong-termfinancialhealthofourschoolisasharedresponsibility.
• Investinacomprehensiveadvancementprogramthatengenderssupportfromabroaderbase
ofBuckley’sconstituents.
• CompletetheCampusEnhancementPlan,providingthefacilitiesrequiredtodeliverthe
besteducationpossibleandtosecureourstrongpositionwithintheLosAngelesindependent
schoolcommunity.
• Buildfinancialreservesforcontinuedprudentfiscalmanagementandachievementof
long-termstrategicandfinancialobjectives.
• Expandenvironmentalsustainabilityinitiativesineveryareaoftheschool’soperations,from
theclassroomtocapitalimprovements;ensurethatallnewfacilitiesareenergyefficientand
areconstructedtoLEEDstandards.
Ensure the strength of our
program through fnancial well-being
and adequate resources:
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Next Steps:
Thisplantouchesallmembersofourcommunityandassuchrequiresthesupport,effortandcommitmentofallofus—fromtheleadershipofourBoardandadministration,totheeffortand
inputofourteachers,staffmembers,parents,students,andalumni.
We’recommittedtomovingthisplanfromwordsonpapertolifeoncampus,andworkalreadyis
underwaydevelopingactionplansforeachgoal.Appropriateadministratorsandfacultymembersare
assignedtomanageeachofthespecificitemsintheplan,andtheywillworkwithothermembers
oftheBuckleycommunityinimplementation.Progresswillbereviewedinthebi-monthlymeetings
oftheStrategicPlanningCommitteeoftheBoardofTrustees,andwelookforwardtoproviding
updatestoyouasweworktogethertoadvanceourschoolandensurethatBuckleystudentscontinue
toreceivethebesteducation,todayandtomorrow.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorcommentsaboutthisplan,[email protected].
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3900StansburyAvenue
ShermanOaks,California91423-4618
Tel:818.783.1610
Fax:818.461.6714
WebSite:www.buckley.org
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