Transcript Strategic Plan - Mendon-Upton School District

Mendon-Upton Regional
School District
Strategic Plan
2007 and Beyond
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Mission Statement
• …to provide all students with an
education that promotes intellectual
rigor, responsible citizenship, and
lifelong learning.
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Vision Statement
• We are a district of engaged independent
and collaborative learners where high
standards and the pursuit of excellence
motivate students and staff. Our strong
partnership with parents and the
community provides a safe, supportive
learning environment. Our school
community is committed to the personal
growth and academic success of our
students.
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Strategic Planning Meeting
Thursday, December 14, 2006
• Welcome and Introductions
• Strategic Planning Overview
• Conducting the External Environmental Scan to
identify trends and change forces that are likely to
impact the future direction of the school district
• Conducting the Internal Environmental Scan Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses
• Establishing Strategic Goals
• Developing Objectives for Each Strategic Goal
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Facilitator
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School Committee
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Administration
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Staff
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Antonio J. Fernandes, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
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Judy Leonelli
Donna Coakley-McGowan
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Melissa Earls, Assistant Superintendent
Shirley Taylor, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Joan Scribner, Principal, Nipmuc
Vin Rozen, Clough principal
John Clements, Assistant Principal, Nipmuc
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John Campbell, Memorial
Patricia Crowley, Nipmuc
Gary Perras, Nipmuc
Kim Pike, Memorial
Kristen Raymond, Miscoe
Melonie Washburn, Clough
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Elected Officials
– Sharon Cutler, Mendon Selectwomen
– Marsha Paul, Upton Selectwomen
– Ken O’Brien, Mendon Finance Committee
– Herman Meisner, Upton Finance Committee
Parents
– Carl Ambrosino, Upton Police Department
– Paul Harmon, PAC Member
– Mary Ellen Kennedy, President, MUEF
– Michele Leduc, Clough PTO President
– Steve McCaw, Upton Resident
– Anna Morin, Mendon Resident
– Karen Tuttle, Miscoe PTO Co-President
– Rebecca Welch, Memorial PTO
– Sue Pelland, Memorial PTO
– Diane Willoughby, Miscoe PTO Co-President
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External Environmental Scan
TRENDS
Economic: unfunded mandates, globalization, aging population,
cost of higher education, deficits, foreign manufacturing,
population trend, Mendon vs. Upton economics, infrastructure
issues in towns, growth, age demographics, proposition 2 ½,
income/wealth gap, etc….
Political: changing legislature, aging population, war in middle
east, overrides, apathy, tolerance, unfunded educational
mandates, DOE commissioner, etc…
Social: changing family structures, character education, diverse
culture, substance abuse, sense of entitlement, parenting styles,
safety concerns, working in teams, lack of personal
responsibility, etc…
Educational: longer school day, special education, globalization,
critical thinkers, gifted and talented programs, staff shortages,
magnet schools, technology, Computer based learning, etc…
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Internal Scanning
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Strengths
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Teacher initiatives
Atmosphere/culture/climate
Administrative visibility
Safe environment
Fortunate system
Parental involvement
Current facilities
MUEF
“Great Kids”
Extracurricular offerings
Support for working families
Sport teams
Faculty/staff/administration
Creative teaching
Special Education
Team approach
Innovative programs
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Internal Scanning
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Weaknesses:
– School finance
– Organizational structure administrative support
– Community information to the public
– Public relations
– Communication between departments (town, school)
– Student-community relations
– Need to be specific
– Safe/locked schools
– On-site special education (space)
– Textbooks
– Special Education communications
– Curriculum alignment
– Literacy/math specialists
– World Language
– Guidance/staffing caseload
– Corporate partnerships
– Professional Development
– Class size/growth
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Goals and Objectives
• Goal 1. To continuously improve the process of teaching
and learning through examination of curriculum,
instruction and assessment Pre K-12
– To develop and implement a coherent and articulated Pre K12 curriculum
– To implement and expand instructional strategies to meet the
needs of all learners
– To demonstrate improved student performance through the
use of a variety of assessment tools
• Goal 2. To continuously improve communication between,
among and with the school, home and community
– To improve vertical and horizontal communication and
collaboration among school staff
– To engage families to be proactively involved in their child’s
education Pre K-12
– To reach out to the community to involve them in the
educational process
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Goals and Objectives
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Goal 3. To continuously work with the community to develop a
realistic, fundable multiyear financial plan for the school district
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Goal 4. Establish a committee to research and articulate an
educational model
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To explore additional funding and partnership options
To develop a plan to address continuous population growth
To work with the community to develop a plan to address operational
needs
To develop an effective and viable educational model that supports
the present and future developmental and learning needs of all our
students
Goal 5. Develop a space needs plan
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To develop a plan to address the facility needs as a result of the
changes in population
To develop a plan to address facility needs that reflect the district’s
educational model
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Next Steps
• Establish Action Committees
• Develop the specific course of action needed to
accomplish each goal.
• Communicate the Strategic Plan
• Report back to the School Committee with the results
from the action committees
• Maintain a strong commitment to our Strategic Plan
• Periodically present a status report to the school
committee on the Strategic Plan
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