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Warrensville 2020:

Warrensville HeigHts City sCHool DistriCt strategiC Plan

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Table of vision and Mission

Core Beliefs

goal: academic achievement

goal: talent Management

goal: Communications

goal: Culture and learning environment

goal: Facilities

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Creating an educational environment that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration while empowering scholars to be responsible, contributing members of our community, nation and world.

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insPiring ConFiDenCe & enCouraging suCCess

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Where Tiger Pride Means…

…Families are critical to our success, and an extension of the district.

…Progress is enhanced by multiple collaborations and partnerships.

…Dedication to building a foundation for the future for all scholars.

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WHCsD is committed to providing a rigorous and comprehensive academic experience that prepares scholars for success in the 21st century.

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•ImplementUniversalPre-Ktobuild early Childhood education

•Useassessmentdatatomake informed decisions

•Aligncurriculum,instructional strategies and professional development to meet scholar needs

•ExpandTigerTrackprogramsand pathways to prepare scholars for 21st century careersO

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•KindergartenReadiness

•ScholarAchievement

•GraduationRates

•CollegeandCareer

•Readiness

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:WHCsD recruits, develops, supports and retains the highest quality educators and support staff to maximize district potential and realize goals.

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TaLenT managemenT

•ProvideProfessionalDevelopment to continuously invest in current and new staff

•Createanincentivepackageto help retain staff

•Restructure/Right-sizestaffingto meet the district’s needs

•Updatejobdescriptionsandsalaries to attract top talent for vacanciesO

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•StaffRetention

•StaffFeedback

•TeacherandLeaderEffectiveness

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•TeacherandLeaderFillRate

•ProfessionalDevelopment

•StudentEnrollment

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:our communications strategy at WHCsD builds support for public education, promotes staff allegiance and enhances trust and transparency for our scholars, parents, community members and partners.

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cOmmunicaTiOnS

•Providescholarsandparentswithstreamlined informationrelevanttotheirspecificneeds

•Designaneffectiveemployeecommunicationsprogramthatimproves knowledge about and support for the school district and facilitates ongoing,two-wayinternalcommunication

•Establishaneffectivecommunityrelationsprogramtobuildcollaborative relationshipsandstrengthensupportforandconfidenceinWHCSD

•Provideforaneffectivemediarelationsprogramthatenhancesthe school district’s image in the community

•Establishaclearbrandfortheschooldistrictandbegintobuildupon that image and reputation

•Createcontinuityamongallpublicrelationsvehicles,includingdistrict website, electronic communications and print publications, and provide online tools that empower the public to interact with WHCsD

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•MediaandOnlineResourceEngagementMetrics

•SurveysandStakeholderFeedback

•CommunityOutreachandEngagement

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:WHCsD is a unique culture that provides safe surroundings and a positive learning environment.

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•Implementacoresetofbehavioral expectations that are modeled and positively enforced

•Establishalearningenvironmentwhere scholars advocate for their own success and are provided with the tools to be successful

•Ensurethatscholarandparentvoicesareheard

•Establishcommunitypartnershipsformentoring and internship opportunities

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•Scholar,ParentandCommunityOutreach and engagement

•SafetyandSecurity

•Behavior/DisciplineData

•DistrictAttendance

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the facilities of WHCsD provide a 21st century learning environment fostering scholar achievement, and teacher collaboration while instilling community and civic engagement.

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•CreateaFacilities Committee and plan

•Engagethecommunity in the facilities plan

•Studyfinancialoptions moving forward

•Moveforwardwiththe buildingproject

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cOmmuniTyMichael Booker, Highland Hills City Councillania Crawford, Parent and volunteerCarletta Fellows, City of Warrensville HeightsBrittania Fields, Parent and volunteerMatt Howard, Warrensville Heights City Councillarese Purnell, the Word Church

BOaRD OF eDucaTiOn memBeRSray Freeman, Presidenttraci Mitchell, vice PresidentMichele elbaMimi gaiterBarbara Mumin

DiSTRicT STaFFDonald Jolly, superintendentDr. Michael rock, treasurerDr. tamea Caver, assistant superintendent of Curriculum and instructionConstance rudolph, Director of Pupil servicesKendraDavis,CommunicationsCoordinatortakiba thompson, Principal, John Dewey elementary schoolRafiqVaughn,Principal,WestwoodElementarySchoolandrea Bishop, Principal, eastwood elementary schoollisa Braxton, Principal, Warrensville Heights Middle schoolrichard reynolds, Principal, Warrensville Heights High schoolPamela Barnes, teacher, Warrensville Heights Middle schoolsheryl Henderson, Paraprofessional, Warrensville Heights High school

STRaTegic PLanning cOnSuLTanTSteri Morgan, ohio school Board associationCheryl ryan, ohio school Board association

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aBOuT waRRenSviLLe heighTS ciTy SchOOL DiSTRicT Warrensville Heights City School District (WHCSD) is a public school

system dedicated to empowering every team member associated with the District.

With a PK-12 enrollment of more than 1,600 scholars, and 230 committed professional and

support staff, scholars are given the tools and attention they need to thrive.

We pride ourselves in providing an inclusive educational experience. In addition to our core academic programs, we offer a variety of extracurricular and supplemental programs to enrich every scholar’s education, including implementing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum and emphasizing college readiness, community partnerships, and classroom technology devoted to providing its scholars the greatest academic opportunities and experiences.

WHCSD strives to create an educational environment that promotes collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and curiosity, while empowering scholars to be responsible, contributing members of our community, nation, and world.

The District is located in Warrensville Heights, and also serves the villages of Highland Hills and North Randall.

For more information, visit www.warrensville.k12.oh.us.

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john Dewey elementary School23401 emery roadWarrensville Heights, oH 44128216-755-8743

westwood elementary School19000 garden BoulevardWarrensville Heights, oH 44128216-865-4717

eastwood elementary School4050EastwoodLaneWarrensville Heights, oH 44122216-336-6546

warrensville heights middle School4285WarrensvilleCenterRoadWarrensville Heights, oH 44128216-336-6575

warrensville heights high School4270NorthfieldRoadWarrensville Heights, oH 44128216-336-6651

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BOaRD OF eDucaTiOnray Freeman, President

traci Mitchell, Vice PresidentMichele elbaMimi gaiter

Barbara Mumin

SuperintendentDonald J. Jolly, ii

waRRenSviLLe heighTS ciTy SchOOL DiSTRicT4500WarrensvilleCenterRoad

Warrensville Heights, ohio 44128

www.warrensville.k12.oh.us

216-865-4717

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