School District of Jefferson

Planning for Success

In August 2024, the School District of Jefferson formed a Strategic Planning committee to update the district’s commitments, pillars, and five-year strategic objectives and define the District's direction for the next five years. This process provided all committee members with the necessary background information. It included a facilitator, Joe Schroeder Consulting, along with a team of 27 individuals from community members, business leaders, teachers, support staff members, parents, students, and administrators. The updated plan was approved by the School Board on August 26th.

The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to provide guidance for the annual development of milestones that align with the four core strategies and key performance objectives. This annual process provides a structure for the continuous improvement work to be completed over the long-term in order to meet the District’s mission, vision, and belief statements for student learning.

Strategic planning will help you fully uncover your available options, set priorities for them, and define the methods to achieve them.
-Robert J. Mckain

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON

Mission- Empowering futures together

Vision- All students positively impact society

Commitments

We commit to:

SAFETY & BELONGING: Creating and maintaining a safe, productive environment where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
ENGAGEMENT: Providing all students with relevant, high-quality core instruction, empowering them to discover their passion and reach their full potential.
GROWTH & ACCOUNTABILITY: Developing successful outcomes for every student by eliminating inequities through self-reflection, growth, and action.
COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH: Actively fostering family engagement and community involvement to build positive relationships, trust, and commitment.
DEVELOPMENT: Taking responsibility for developing academically, socially, and behaviorally responsible citizens across our entire learning community.

District Pillars and 5-Year Strategic Objectives

The following four pillars organize our continuous improvement work at the district and the school level over the long term. These pillars are further defined and supported by our five-year strategic objectives within each. Using this document as a guide, we will develop annual goals with action steps to accomplish these multi-year strategic objectives. This process provides a structure for the continuous improvement work to be completed over the long term to advance the District’s mission, vision, and commitments to student learning and organizational excellence.

Foster Student Engagement and Learning

● Develop and implement high-leverage instructional practices that address opportunity gaps and support student growth.
● Foster a climate and culture for engagement, collaboration, and belonging.

Connect School and Community Through Partnerships

● Prioritize transparent communication that fosters trust within the community while engaging diverse groups and strengthening family voice.
● Promote meaningful relationships and dialogue between school and community to ensure access and representation.

Cultivate Staff Growth for Leadership and Retention

● Implement ongoing research-aligned professional learning to achieve desired student outcomes.
● Foster a climate and culture for engagement, collaboration, and belonging.

Continuously Improve Service and Operations

● Align resources in a sustainable, responsible, and flexible manner to meet the evolving needs of the district and community.

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