Title: West Allegheny School District Strategic Planning Process
1West Allegheny School DistrictStrategic
Planning Process
2Strategic PlanSteering Committee Agenda
- January 25, 2006
- 730 pm 815 pm Dr. DiSanti
- Introduction of Committee Members
- Strategic Plan Power Point Presentation
- Rationale
- Components
- Research based framework
- Stages of planning
- Mission, vision, shared values statements
- Plan authors/administrators
- Ground Rules
- Timeline
- 815 pm 845 pm Plan Authors/Committee
Members - Dessert buffet
- Overview of Strategic Plan Subcommittees by Plan
Authors - Introduction/discussion regarding scheduling
meetings - Assignment of recorder spokesperson for group
summary - Explanation of states of planning/timeline
- Components of individual plans
3Rationale
- Educational strategic plan is a continuous
process - Promotes high student academic expectations/
achievement. - Enables districts to develop innovative programs.
- Formulates strategies to address challenges.
4Strategic Plan Components
- Plan requires collection of data/program
summaries - Chapter 4
- Teacher Induction, Professional Education
- Special Education
- Educational Technology
- Facilities Management (optional)
- Compilation through Electronic Strategic Plan
(eSP)
5Research Based Framework on High Performing
Educational Systems to Guide Strategic Plan
Process
Research demonstrates no one solution in
attaining high student performance. High
performing educational systems show evidence of
nine characteristics.
- Clear and shared focus among all stakeholders.
- High standards and expectations - all students
can learn. - Effective leadership in implementing change.
- High levels of collaboration and communication
among teachers. - Curriculum, instruction and assessment aligned
with state/national standards.
6Research Based Framework on High Performing
Educational Systems to Guide Strategic Plan
Process (Cont)
- Instructional practices are continually adjusted
based on frequent monitoring of student
progress/needs. - Focused professional development opportunities.
- Supportive learning environment for students.
- High levels of community/parental involvement.
- (Summarized, Leading for Learning, Pennsylvania
Department of Education in July, 2005)
7Stages of District Planning
Eight stages in district strategic plan. (Chapter
4, Teacher Induction, Professional Education,
Special Education, Educational Technology, and
Facilities Management).
- Assess Readiness to Benefit
- Collect and Sort Data
- Build and Analyze Profile
- Set Goals
- Study/Select Research-based Practices
- Craft Action Plans
- (Future) Implement/Monitor the Plan
- (Future) Evaluate Impact on Student Achievement
8 Strategic Planning Process Stages
9Mission Statement
- The mission of the West Allegheny School
District, a leader in quality education, is to
ensure that each student acquires the necessary
knowledge and skills to be a responsible citizen,
prepared for life-long learning and employment
this is accomplished by providing meaningful and
personally challenging learning experiences
within a safe, nurturing environment in
partnership with family and community.
10Vision
- The West Allegheny School District will create a
learning environment in which students maximize
their potential and achieve success in a
cooperative partnership with students, parents,
staff, administration, and community through a
positive supportive, caring climate which
promotes the dignity of all individuals.
11Shared Values
- Quality education is essential to sustain our
democratic society. - Education benefits people throughout their lives.
- Every person is valuable and worthy of respect.
- All people can and want to learn.
- Quality education is a shared responsibility
among students, family, school, and community. - Higher expectations lead to higher performance.
- Family support provides a strong foundation for
individual learning. - Each individual is unique and capable of reaching
higher levels of performance given the proper
conditions.
12Change Puzzle
132006 Strategic Planning Process
14Strategic PlanSteering Committee
- The Strategic Plan Steering Committee will be
comprised of the following individuals - District Superintendent
- Dr. DiSanti
- Strategic Plan Authors (7)
- Dr. Assetta- Assistant to Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction - Dr. Englert- Assistant to Superintendent for
Personnel and Student Support Services - Mrs. Nolan- Donaldson Elementary Principal
- Mrs. Sites- Wilson Elementary Principal
- Dr. Walsh- Middle School Principal
- Mrs. Fitzgerald- Director of Pupil Services
- Mr. Wessel- Business Manager
15Strategic Plan Steering Committee (cont)
- Administrators/Directors (10)
- Mr. Dan Smith- High School Principal
- Mr. Rick Smith- High School Assistant Principal
- Dr. Earl Smith- High School Assistant Principal
- Dr. Hoover- McKee Elementary Principal
- Mrs. Gillo- School Psychologist
- Mr. Lesko- Middle School Assistant Principal
- Mr. Franceschina- Building/Grounds Director
- Mr. Sheridan- Food Services
- Mrs. Bonnar- Public Relations
- Mr. McBain- Athletics Director
16Strategic Plan Steering Committee (cont)
- Teacher Representatives (7)
- Donaldson Elementary (1)
- Mrs. Augustin
- McKee Elementary (1)
- Mrs. Seybold
- Wilson Elementary (1)
- Mrs. Medlin
- Middle School (2)
- Ms. Coward, Mr. Burke
- High School (2)
- Ms. Hartung, Mr. Marshall
17Strategic Plan Steering Committee (cont)
- Support Staff Representatives (2)
- Mrs. Kropf, Mrs. McKissick
- School Board Members (2)
- Mrs. Kosis, Mrs. Mirich
- Community Representatives (4)
- Mr. Main, Mrs. Frech, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
Michaels - Student Representatives (2)
- Erin Thompson, Jarad Liwosz
- Safe School Representatives (2)
- Sgt. Sedlacek, Sgt. Bates
- Total- 37 representatives on
- Strategic Plan Steering Committee
18Ground Rules
- All recommendations by consensus.
- One person speaks at a time.
- One person speaks, others listen.
- Input valued.
- Questions welcomed.
- Committee members of equal status.
- Committee is advisory in nature.
- West Allegheny Board responsible for approval.
19January Stage 1
Assess Capacity to Benefit
- Select leadership team.
- Define processes for meetings.
- Use decision-making strategies for consensus.
- Define time to meet and resources for
professional development. - Open communication and trust among staff.
- Provide administrative leadership support.
20February - Stage 2 Data Analysis To Action
Collect/Select Data
Collect information about district and community
to identify goals and design action plans. Data
includes demographics, perceptions, programs, and
achievement information.
21March - Stage 3
- Build/Analyze District Profile
Stakeholders review information on demographic
makeup, how students perform, and what supports
or hinders student achievement.
22April Stage 4
Set Goals
Goals established based on collection/analysis of
data. Questions to be addressed
- What goals already required by district/state
(i.e. reading, math, etc.)? - What are areas of greatest need?
- Which have the highest potential for impact?
- Are goals supported by research?
- Adequate input from stakeholders?
23May Stage 5
Research/Select Effective Practices
Research conducted after goals identified. Team
members review literature on effective practices
and investigate what other districts have done.
Develop strategy statements (action statements)
that indicate how goals will be attained.
24June - Stage 6
Action plan synthesizes teams findings.
Organized around 3-5 improvement goals. Plan
includes
- Goals
- Activities/steps for achieving goals
- Individual(s) responsible
- Necessary resources (including staff development)
- Proposal impact
- How plan will be evaluated
252006 - 2007
- Monitor Implementation of Plan
Team monitors progression of action plan and
impact on student achievement. It makes sure
activities/tasks are being accomplished according
to timeline.
262007 - 2008
- Evaluate Impact on Student Achievement
Phase provides opportunity to measure
effectiveness. Team collects/analyzes data from
State Assessments and other measures to determine
if successful.
- Where were goals met or exceeded?
- How did students within specific subgroups meet
or exceed goals? - Which goals were not met?
- Are new trends emerging?
- Were activities for specific goals reasonable?
- Were there sufficient resources, including time?
- If plan not sufficiently implemented to achieve
goals, what needs changed?
27Strategic Plan Process Timeline
- February 2006 - Individual plan committee
meetings to address - Stage 1 Assess Districts Capacity to Benefit
- Stage 2 Collect, Sort, and Select Data
- March 2006 - Individual plan committee meetings
to discuss - Stage 3- Build/Analyze District Portfolio
- April 2006 - Individual plan committee meetings
to discuss - Stage 4- Set and Prioritize Goals
- May 2006 - Individual plan committee meetings to
address - Stage 5- Research and Select Effective Practices
- June 2006 - Individual plan committee meetings to
focus on - Stage 6- Craft Action Plans
July 2006 - Meet with 7 plan authors to debrief
on progress August 2006 -Individual plan
committee meetings to finalize plan
report. September 2006 - Meet with 7 plan authors
to debrief on finalization.