1. Four-Year Strategic Plan 2014 - 2018
2nd year into the Strategic Plan.

2. Board Policy BQ (LEGAL)
The Board shall ensure that a District improvement plan and improvement plans for each campus are developed, reviewed, and revised annually for the purpose of improving the performance of all students. The Board shall annually approve District and campus performance objectives and shall ensure that the District and campus plans:
1. Are mutually supportive to accomplish the identified objectives; and
2. At a minimum, support the state goals and objectives under Education
Code Chapter 4.
BQ (LOCAL)
The Board shall approve and periodically review the District’s mission and goals to improve student performance. The mission, goals, and the approved District and campus objectives shall be mutually supportive and shall support the state goals and objectives under Education Code, Chapter 4.

3. The Pathway to Planning Success
Our CORE BELIEFS lead us to a VISION of the ideal or our preferred future.
Our VISION causes us to consider our MISSION to bring the VISION to reality.
Our MISSION is about purpose, it is the answer to the question, “Why do we exist as a learning organization?”
We will achieve our MISSION, our purpose for existence, through the guidance of the strategic OPERATIONAL GOALS.
Used this process for fifteen years.

4. Core Beliefs We believe that: Kids come first
Continuous improvement is essential for future success
The success of each student is the shared
responsibility of students, families, schools,
and community
Environment influences learning
Now, for a look at our strategic pathway---

5. VISION
Northwest ISD The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready:
Ready for college
Ready for the global workplace
Ready for personal success

6. Mission
Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will engage all students in a premier education preparing them to be successful, productive citizens.

7. Operational Goals
Goal I Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners. Goal II Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize student engagement and learning.

8. Operational Goals Goal III Northwest ISD will communicate in a timely,
open manner and engage parents and community members in positive partnership opportunities in
our schools.
Goal IV
Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities
and support systems that enhance a positive
learning environment and foster student and
community pride.

9. Operational Goals
Goal V Northwest ISD will invest resources to ensure that students, parents, and the community receive optimal educational services.

10. Four-Year Strategic Plan 2014 - 2018