District Strategic Plan
In 2015, the District gathered 30 stakeholders from throughout the community to participate in a Strategic Planning process and help identify goals for the District. The goals are listed below. The District review goals quarterly to determine if progress is being made.
Strategic Goal I: Academic Program
To achieve our mission, we must provide a sound academic program at all levels to students.
Learning Target:
I.1 By December 1, 2015, a study committee will determine the best grade configurations from an educational standpoint that includes a recommendation if the Burlington Area School District 4K-6 Montessori program should be housed in one building.
I.2 Continue character education at all levels to further develop 4K-12 work ethic, life and social skills, and civic responsibility.
I.3 By the fall of 2016 complete a study of innovative methods to meet the needs of all 4K-12 students and their learning and technology needs (i.e. AP, summer school, STEM, inquiry, GT, RTI, middle “average”, problem solving, project-based, careers, trades, and technology skills, etc.).
I.4 By December 2016 complete and examine a cost analysis of the types of charter and virtual school options for Burlington Area School District to allow for academic opportunities for 4K-12 students.
Strategic Goal II: Extra Curricular Program
A successful school district provides extracurricular opportunities for all students.
Learning Target:
II.1 By January 1, 2016, evaluate current and potential 4K-12 extracurricular offerings to determine whether opportunities are limited by facilities, cost, staffing, program, alignment, interest trends, and transportation accessibility.
II.2 By March 1, 2016, develop an action plan to address the findings of the extra-curricular evaluation done in II.1.
Strategic Goal III: Facilities
A successful school district provides and maintains a quality learning environment.
Learning Target:
III.1 By October 2015 the school board will appoint a construction management firm to develop a list of needed facility repairs and enhancements and the associated costs.
III.2 By April 2016 the school board appointed construction management firm will present a completed study of needed facility repairs and enhancements, with the associated costs, to meet the identified academic and extracurricular programming needs of the district.
Strategic Goal IV: Funding/Taxes
To be successful we need to provide the necessary resources.
Learning Target:
IV.1 Starting April 1 each year the leadership team will investigate grants, sponsorships, advertising or other funding opportunities that are available to support our education initiatives within the district.
IV.2 By July 2016 a financial firm will identify financing plan options for all facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements that Burlington Area School District needs for the next 20 years.
Strategic Goal V: Staff/Employees
To be successful we need to attract, retain and develop outstanding employees and demonstrate their excellence to the community.
Learning Target:
V.1 By November 1, 2015, develop a district-wide communications plan to inform the community of positive things happening in the school district.
V.2 By May 15, 2016, district administration will conduct the Comprehensive Assessment of Leadership for Learning (CALL) survey to ascertain areas of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve communication, professional development, and district culture.
V.3 By September 1, 2015, create an exit employment survey for all staff leaving Burlington Area School District.
V.4 By September 1, 2017, analyze the current calendar/schedule to increase the amount of time provided to teachers for training, preparation, and professional growth.
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