strategic planning bristol tennessee city schools

© 2009 CAMBRIDGE STRATEGIC SERVICES

Strategic Planning

Bristol Tennessee City Schools


It is the means by which an organization continually concentrates all efforts, resources, activities, and energies toward a single goal.

What is Strategic Planning?


Based on principles of leading Dedicated to student achievement Community based, involving all segments Decisions made by agreement Focuses resources on strategic intent Immediately actionable Honors the culture of the community Capitalizes on the district’s uniqueness Continuously renewing

Cambridge Plan Features


Planning team met to set the direction for our school system for the next five years. Twenty-six participants made up of teachers,

parents, community members, students, educational assistants, and administrators.

The team drafted: a motto, mission, beliefs, parameters, objectives, and strategies.

What Has Been Done?


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Mission

Beliefs

Layout of Strategic Plan


Engage. Challenge. Inspire.

Motto


Inspiring academic excellence in a challenging, engaging learning environment that graduates responsible citizens prepared for success in our global community.

Mission


We believe that:• Excellence requires investment.• Education is a community effort.• Students need a multifaceted educational experience.• Health and wellness impact learning.• Education is the equalizer that empowers individuals

to be successful in a changing global community.• Quality staff creates successful students.• Individuals should be challenged to be creative

thinkers and problem solvers.

Beliefs


We believe that:• Fostering the growth of character and values is

essential.• The involvement of caring, responsible adults is key

to student success.• A safe and secure environment is critical for learning.• Diversity is an asset.• Every individual deserves respect, courtesy, and

honesty.• Every individual has the potential to become a lifelong

learner.

Beliefs


We believe that:• Communication among students, staff, and

parents is essential.• Accommodating the diverse learning styles of

all students creates an engaging learning environment.

• Stewardship is important.• Community collaboration is essential.

Beliefs


• Safety, personal health, and wellness will always be a priority.

• We will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination.

• We will use data and best practices to make evidence-based decisions.

• We will operate in a fiscally responsible manner.

• All resources will be managed to provide optimal instructional opportunities.

Parameters


• We will adhere to high expectations and established principles for all.

• We will provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to meet instructional goals.

• We will respect the dignity of each individual.• Communication with the entire community will

be encouraged, solicited, and utilized.

Parameters


• All facilities will be safe, secure, and state of the art.

• All individuals will meet or exceed rigorous expectations and standards.

• All resources will be developed, aligned, and allocated to meet the needs of our students.

• Community involvement and confidence in our school district will continually improve.

Objectives


• We will provide facilities that are safe, secure, and state of the art.

• We will require all individuals to meet or exceed rigorous expectations and standards.

• We will develop, align, and allocate resources to meet the needs of our students.

• We will continually improve community involvement and confidence in our school district.

Strategies


1. Build Action Teams

2. Develop Action Plans

3. Conduct Second Planning Session Agree on action plans Affirm the strategic plan

4. Prepare Implementation Schedule (with supporting resource plan)

5. Obtain Board Approval

6. Regular reviews

7. Annual updates to advance the plan

What Are the Next Steps?


Internal Facilitators:

Doris Peters [email protected] (423) 652-9402

For More Info. . .

Jared [email protected](423) 652-9574

Websitewww.btcs.org


“The future belongs to those who create it, not to those who

merely inherit it.”

The Opportunity

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