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Our Process

D eveloping the strategic plan was a true collaborative the team conducted numerous planning/work sessions,

process and a purposeful collection of stakeholder
interviews, focus groups and surveys.
input focused on developing the direction of our school
system. Beginning August 2017, the district leadership created The purpose of this extensive data gathering was to gain an
an Executive Strategic Planning Stakeholder Committee which understanding of the strengths and opportunities for growth
included current leaders from business, higher education, for the district from the perspective of its internal and external
civic groups, school and district level administrators, and
FNGL facilitators. The process also included a Community stakeholders. We believe this new strategic plan captures those
Conversation meeting that included approximately 75 perspectives and translates them into a set of targeted focus
participants from business and civic groups, high education, areas. The plan was approved at the April 2018 BOE meeting.
faith-based groups, parents, students, teachers, school and This plan drives our work and is continuously monitored
district level administrators and other school staff. In addition, throughout the five-year period.

August 2017 - June 2018

WORK/PLANNING SESSIONS INTERVIEWS FOCUS GROUPS SURVEYS

u BOE Meetings u Board of Education u District Partners u CCSS Families
u SP Stakeholder Executive u Post-Secondary Institutions u CCSS Families u CCSS Staff
Team Meetings
u Business and u CCSS Staff u CCSS Students
u Community Input Meeting Community Leaders
u Teacher Adv. Council u Community
u School/System Leadership u Students
Team Meetings u CCSS Students u Business/Industry
u School Governance u Elected Officials
Council Meetings u Faith-based Leaders
u School, Business, u EL/Migrant Community
and Industry Meetings
Our Strengths

u The district’s current Mission and Vision are deeply rooted in
the community and will continue to guide us in the future.
u The district has strong, innovative leadership and a
passionate, committed staff who purposely plan for the
future of its students and their continued success.
u The district is a charter system and uses that status to
ensure flexibility and innovation.

u Our community has a rich tradition of supporting our
schools, valuing families and working together.

u Our local economy is based on a diverse mix of agriculture,
manufacturing and entrepreneurship.

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