1. October 8, 2009

2.  Purpose of Transition Plan  Transition Activities  Transition Findings  Next Steps for Bedford County Public Schools

3.  Learn about the school system and community in short time period  Make informed decisions  Understand values, hopes, and expectations  Foundation for developing common vision

4.  April-September 2009  School visits  Individual and group meetings  Written document reviews  Data analysis

5.  120+ meetings  School/Division Staff  Parents  Students  Elected Officials  County/City Staff  Community/Service Organizations  Churches/Faith Community  Businesses  Higher Education

6.  Theme #1: High Expectations  Theme #2: Equity  Theme #3: Policy, Practice, and Process  Theme #4: Leadership  Theme #5: Challenges  Theme #6: Opportunities

7.  College and 21 st Century workforce readiness  Academic rigor and program opportunities  Exemplary teachers and support staff  BCPS a leader in the education field

8.  Collection of communities with diverse ties  Maintain quality and high expectations in all communities  0% - 100% mindset

9.  Culture dominated by practice  Disconnects between policy and practice  Alignment of long-range plans with actions

10.  Strong leaders  Organizational structure that supports leadership at all levels

11.  Economy and funding our schools  21 st Century skill development  Meeting needs/providing opportunities for all students  Bedford City-Town Reversion  Enrollment trends

12.  Local economic development and potential business/community partnerships  Online/distance learning and its role in our future instructional plans  Understanding how we do business and exploring ways to improve efficiency

13.  Monitor New Organizational Plan  Develop/Implement Strategic Plan  School Board Self-Review  Policy Review Process

14.  Vision – Where do we want to be?  Mission – Why do we exist?  Core Values – What do we believe?  Goals – What do we need to achieve?  Objectives – Specific achievement targets  Strategies – What will we do?  Management Plan – Making sure we do it  Cost Matrix – What will it cost or save?  Measures of Success – Is it working?

15.  Instructional/Student Learning Plan  Comprehensive School Plans  Long Range Facility Plan  Annual Staffing Plan

16.  Monitor New Organizational Plan*  Long Range Facility Plan*  Annual Staffing Plan*  School Board Self-Review? *Already in progress

17.  Develop/Implement Strategic Plan including:  Elements (Vision, Mission, etc.)  Instructional/Student Learning Plan  Integrate Revised: ▪ Long Range Facility Plan ▪ Annual Staffing Plan  Policy Review Process

18.  Revise Strategic Plan and Integrate  Comprehensive School Plans  Revised: ▪ Instructional/Student Learning Plan ▪ Long Range Facility Plan ▪ Annual Staffing Plan  Revise Policies

19. October 8, 2009