Strategic Plan

Why create a strategic plan? It creates the framework to identify priorities moving forward Ensure consistencies among schools – School Improvement Plans Provide a goal-setting guide for everyone in the district working towards these same goals. Serve as a vehicle for change Assist the district in recommending programmatic improvements, curriculum revision, policy development, etc. Guide the System's work for the next five years to foster success for the 21st century student.

Who was involved? Debra Betz, Plymouth School Committee Chairperson Dr. Gary Maestas, Superintendent of Schools Christopher Campbell, Assistant Superintendent Administration and Instruction Pamela Gould, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Robert Sherman, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Karen Backman, Coordinator of Mathematics Ellen Driscoll, Coordinator of Media and Technology Alison Riordan, Coordinator of Science Patrick Fraine, MES Principal Mary Mortensen, PNHS Principal John Siever, PSMS Principal Patrick Higgins, PSMS Housemaster Scott Armstrong, PSMS Teacher Steve McAuliffe, PSMS Teacher Mary McKeon, IBES Teacher Paul Capozzi, Parent Paula Jaros, Parent Bonnie Souza, Parent Danielle Ketterer, PSHS Student Erika Prince, PNHS Student Dan Hanlon, Community Member-at- large Peg McKay, Community Member-at- large Kimberly Hunt, Parent Teacher Organization Barbara Pagnotti, Stand for Children Jennifer Pinto, Plymouth Youth Development Collaborative John Mahoney, Board of Selectmen Bill Bryan, CSSR Facilitator Dave Cirillo, CSSR Facilitator

Process Establishment of a project team comprised of representatives from key stakeholder groups: administration, teachers, students, parents, and community members. The district then partnered with the Center for Secondary School Redesign (CSSR) to facilitate and guide it through the process. Data was collected from students, parents, teachers, business leaders, and the community. Areas of opportunity were identified and best practices were researched to meet the needs of the school district.

Strategic Plan Core ValuesMissionVision District Improvement Action Plan School Improvement Plans Stakeholders No Child Left Behind MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Data

Data Collection Process District data - MCAS, AYP reports, TSAT Technology Survey, district mandated assessments, common assessments (department and grade level) Surveys – students (7-12), parents, staff Communities that Care survey data Project Impact Feedback – both middle and high schools “Town Hall” style meetings Attendance Data Drop-out Rates Demographic Data (SPED, Title 1, ELL) Course Grades Discipline Data Post-secondary Statistics

Survey Overview Categories of questions: 1.School Leadership 2.Educational Programs and Curriculum 3.Culture 4.School Environment 5.Instruction 6.Family Engagement 7.Community Engagement 8.District Leadership

What does it look like all put together?

Mission Statement In partnership with parents and the community, the Plymouth Public Schools is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that is high quality, challenging, and enables each student to develop and maximize individual potential. Our schools will foster a positive and collaborative environment that encourages and affirms academic achievement and personal excellence and inspires all students to make a positive contribution to society.

Vision Statement The Plymouth Public Schools will be recognized nationally as an outstanding school district. Our goal is to graduate confident, critical thinkers, productive and creative lifelong learners, and socially responsible, engaged citizens capable of adapting to change in a technologically advanced and multicultural society.

Core Beliefs Effective Communicator Speaks effectively Speaks effectively Writes effectively Writes effectively Articulates thoughts clearly and concisely Articulates thoughts clearly and concisely Independent Thinker Demonstrates curiosity and inquisitiveness Demonstrates curiosity and inquisitiveness Reflects on actions and performance Reflects on actions and performance Maintains self-motivated approach Maintains self-motivated approach Problem Solver Shows evidence of creative thought Shows evidence of creative thought Constructs meaning Constructs meaning Makes and evaluates decisions using a variety of thinking strategies Makes and evaluates decisions using a variety of thinking strategies Responsible Citizen Takes part in service learning Assumes responsibility for own actions Exhibits integrity and compassion Self-Directed, Life-Long Learner Seeks and accepts new challenges in learning Applies prior knowledge and processes to construct new knowledge Follows goal-oriented actions Valuable Collaborator Works well with others Acknowledges and contributes ideas, suggestions and effort Receives, interprets and responds to communication We believe that every student should become a(an):

Strategic Goals GOAL 1 – Enhance student social and emotional growth, health and welfare, and demonstration of civic responsibility GOAL 2 – Increase family and community engagement GOAL 3 – Enhance academic achievement of all students at all levels GOAL 4 – Provide strong district and school leadership

What Now??? School Improvement Plans will be designed to align with the district strategic plan goals Administrative goals will align with district goals Each goal of the strategic plan will have a committee which will meet regularly to review the status of the goal, research and develop action steps to reach the goal, and adjust existing action steps as needed. Annual reporting of the status of each goal School Committee