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A Presentation to the
Caddo Parish School Board
by:
Evergreen Solutions, LLC
October 7, 2014
Presentation Outline
 Introduction to Evergreen
 Our Team/Diagnostic Review
 Methodology
 Strategic Planning Process
 Time Line
 Questions and Answers
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Introduction to Evergreen
 National Education Consulting Experience
 Work in 41 States
 Over 150 School Districts
 Numerous School District Services
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Strategic Planning
Management, Performance, and Operational Reviews
Program Evaluations
Staffing Analyses
Human Resources Studies
Technology Consulting
Facilities Consulting
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Our Methodology
 Very Detailed Work Plan Designed Specifically for the
Caddo Public Schools
 Begins with Analyses of Caddo Public Schools and
Department Objectives, Previous Studies, and Work
Already Accomplished
 Process Obtains Significant Engagement from Internal and
External Stakeholders in Caddo
 Incorporates Performance Measures and a Monitoring
System as Plan Components
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Our Methodology (Cont’d)
 Assesses Organizational and Operational Performance
Levels
 Contains Comparisons to Other Similar School
Districts
 Recognizes Externally Imposed Work Tasks and
Procedures
 Identifies Best Practices
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Our Team/Diagnostic Review (Cont’d)
LINDA RECIO, Ph.D.
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Former Executive Director of Planning, Leon County Schools
Expert in Strategic Planning
Extensive Experience Working with School Districts
Governance and District Management
 board issues
 organization and staffing
Parent and Community Involvement/Branding
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community and business partnerships
communications/public relations
parent involvement
education foundation
branding and marketing of CPSB
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Our Team/Diagnostic Review (Cont’d)
ROBERT EDGECOMBE
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Senior Planner with Louisiana-based Firm (GCR, Inc.)
Expert in Facilities Planning
Work in Louisiana School Districts
Facilities Management
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facilities policies and procedures
facilities planning
enrollment projections
building maintenance
custodian use and management
energy management
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Our Team/Diagnostic Review
DIANNE LANE, Ph.D.
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Former Superintendent and School Board Member
Expert in K-12 Education, Especially in Curriculum and Instruction
Developed Strategic Plans
Curriculum and Instruction
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instructional organization, management, and controls
policies and procedures
instructional staffing
special education
health services
program evaluation
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Our Team/Diagnostic Review (Cont’d)
BETTY RESSEL, CPA
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Extensive Experience in Strategic Planning
Worked in Over 125 School Districts
Expert in School District Finance
Financial Management Services
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organization and management of the Finance Office
revenue and expenditures
financial performance
payroll
accounting system
internal and external auditing
purchasing and contracting
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Our Team/Diagnostic Review (Cont’d)
BETTY RESSEL, CPA (Continued)
Transportation
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organization and staffing
transportation planning, policies, and procedures
routing and scheduling
training and safety
vehicle maintenance and fuel usage
Food Services
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planning and budgeting
facilities and equipment
student meal participation
financial performance
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Our Team/Diagnostic Review (Cont’d)
TOM MASTERS
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Experience in Community Visioning and Strategic Planning
Extensive Experience in Data Collection and Analyses
Project Management Professional (PMP) and Incident Command
Systems Certifications
Human Resources and Personnel Management
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human resources organization
personnel policies and procedures
salary and benefits
personnel records
hiring practices, recruitment, and retention
performance assessment/evaluation
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Our Team/Diagnostic Review (Cont’d)
TOM MASTERS (Continued)
Technology
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technology planning and budgeting
technology policies and procedures
inventory control
technology acquisition practices
system infrastructure and integration
technology support
Safety and Security
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emergency preparedness
security operations
safety measures
policies and procedures
student discipline
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Strategic Planning Process
Area of Review
Where is
Caddo now?
Component of
the Plan
Internal/External
Assessment
Mission
Specific Focus of the Review
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Environmental Scan of Caddo Public Schools
and Community
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Customer Analysis and Stakeholder Input
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Quality Assessment and Benchmarking
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Strategic Issues
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Broad Comprehensive Statement of Caddo
Public Schools’ purpose
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Core Values and Actions to Achieve Mission
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Employees and Community Involvement
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Strategic Planning Process (Cont’d)
Area of Review
Component of
the Plan
Where do we
Vision
want Caddo
Public Schools
to Be?
Strategic Plan
Framework/
Goals and
Objectives
Specific Focus of the Review
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Identifies Caddo’s uniqueness when
combined with the Mission and Principles
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A Compelling Image of the Desired Future
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The Desired Result After Five Years
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Specific and Measurable Targets for
Accomplishment in Caddo
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Leads to Quality Initiative Goals and
Objectives
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Strategic Planning Process (Cont’d)
Area of Review
How do we get
Caddo Public
Schools there?
Component of
the Plan
Action Plan
Specific Focus of the Review
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Activities to Accomplish Goals and
Objectives
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Detailed Action Plans
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Leads to Resource Allocation
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Strategic Planning Process (Cont’d)
Area of Review
How do we
measure our
progress?
Component of
the Plan
Specific Focus of the Review
Performance
Measures
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Ensures Accountability and Continuous
Improvement-linked Performance
Targets
Monitoring and
Tracking
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Methods to Measure Results in Caddo
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Systems to Monitor Progress
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Compilation of Management Information
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Maintains Plan on Track Toward Goals
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Time Line
 Monthly Meetings of Strategic Planning Committee
 Fall 2014
 Conduct Internal Assessment/Diagnostic Review
 Engage in Environmental Scanning
 Facilitate Extensive Internal and External Stakeholder
Engagement
 Create Vision/Mission Statements
 Spring 2015
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Draft Strategic Goals
Create Action Plans for Goals
Prepare Monitoring System
Finalize Plan
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Questions and Answers
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