1. Board Workshop February 13 th 2009

2. Background Journey started with the adoption of the Sterling Management Criteria Pursuing the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence is the next logical step and is consistent with vision of “First in Nation”

3. Benefits of Baldrige Provides a framework or management system based on best practices Helps you think and act strategically Helps you align process to resources Helps you engage all stakeholders Helps you monitor progress on organizational goals Improves communication among your workforce Provides you detailed feedback based on a rigorous evaluation by a panel of trained experts

4. Application Timeline December 2008 – Formed Category Leaders and Team Members February 2009 – Commenced Application Development and Performance Excellence Training and Support Program April 7, 2009 – Last day to submit an Eligibility Certification Package May 21, 2009 – Last day to submit an Award Application Package

5. Application Timeline June-September 2009 – Independent and Consensus Review by Baldrige Board of Examiners October-November 2009 – Site Visit Review November 2009 – Judges Review and submission to the Secretary of Commerce September – December 2009 – Feedback Reports provided describing strengths and OFIs Spring 2010 – Award Ceremony traditionally presented by the President of the United States

6. Cost to Apply Eligibility Certification - $150 Application Fee - $1,250 Site Visit Fee - $1,500

7. Application Website Utilizes “SharePoint” technology to ensure efficiency in time utilization Enables effective communication across different workgroups Assists in sharing organizational knowledge, process awareness, and best practices Home - Baldrige Application Team