District Action PlanStrategic Planning for Student SuccessBoard Meeting

March 24, 2015

Dr. Rodney Thompson, Superintendent

Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning

• State Board of Education: Regulation 43-261

• SC State Department of Education• Online State Application System• April 30th – Annual Submission Date• District Plans reviewed by the SC SDE-

Office of Accountability

Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning

Berkeley County is in year 5 of the 5 year

Strategic Plan.

Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning

Professional Learning Communities

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Strategic Planning ProcessStrategic Planning Process

Determine Needs

Develop Goals and Strategies

Establish Priorities

Monitor Progress

Adjust Plan

Through a collaborative process…

Outcomes…District Strategic PlanSchool Renewal Plans

District Strategic ProcessDistrict Strategic Process

• Goals and Priority Areas of the Plan Smart goals infused in plan to measure

Goals and Focus areas Strategies and Action Steps in place to

support goals

• Reflective Highlights Shared with Teams

• Feedback Gathered by Stakeholders• Plans Revised

District GoalsDistrict Goals

Goal One: Positive School ClimateWe will provide safe, orderly, and healthy schools that insure a positive and caring learning environment.

Goal Two: High Student PerformanceWe will realize high levels of academic growth and achievement for all students through an emphasis on literacy and STEMS-based instruction.

Goal Three: Community EngagementWe will build family, community, and business support that will generate advocacy for our schools and our school district.

District GoalsDistrict Goals

Goal Four: Strategic Human Resource ManagementWe will recruit, retain and develop quality teachers, administrators and staff.

Goal Five: Fiscal ResponsibilityWe will be responsible stewards of our resources and insure that we provide a quality education for all students.

Goal Six: Effective CommunicationsWe will develop, refine, and implement an effective communications plan for our school system.

Next Steps…Next Steps…

• Continue Collaboration for Effective Revisions

• Analyze Qualitative and Quantitative Data

• Reflect on Goals and Areas of Focus with Schools, Board, and Community Members

• Finalize Revisions to Plan

Strategic Support to SchoolsStrategic Support to Schools

• Collaborate with Schools in Support of School Renewal Plans

• Assist Schools with the Alignment of SRPs, Title I Plans, and AdvancED Documentation

• Supportive Workshops provided to Schools

• Reflective Feedback given to Schools• SRPs submitted to District April 24th

Strategic Planning ProcessStrategic Planning Process

Questions…