The Schenectady City School District began the Strategic Planning process in September 2018. As part of the process, which is led by Studer Education, we are collecting input from students, parents, staff and community members. More than 20 focus groups were held on September 18-20, 2018. The district also collected input through Let's Talk through October 12, 2018 and through an online Thoughtexchange in November. Below is a timeline of work as we move through the process. We will keep you informed each step of the way.
The hopes and dreams that you hold for your children and the children of our community are important as we define our educational vision, mission and strategies for achieving goals.
Why A Strategic Plan?
A Strategic Plan defines the vision for success 5 years from now. It offers a touchstone and why for commitment.
A Strategic Plan prioritizes key strategies that define how we achieve excellence.
A Strategic Plan requires input from stakeholder groups to be inclusive of all members of our community.
A Strategic Plan will be our road map for continuous improvement as move forward.
Strategic Planning
Timeline of Activities
| By September 5, 2018 |
Develop Planning/ Timeline/Responsibilities |
| September 18 - 20, 2018 |
Host Focus Groups with Stakeholders |
| September 20, 2018 |
Kick Off Planning Process |
| Through October 12, 2018 |
Collect Input from Stakeholders |
| October 18, 2018 |
Analyze Data |
| November 2, 2018 |
Draft priorities from data, confirm or revise mission, vision, values |
| November 7 - 21, 2018 |
Survey to draft planning priorities |
| January 11, 2019 |
Review survey feedback to revise plan and attach key strategies |
| February (revised to: May) |
Bring Plan to Board of Education
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October 2018
Focus Group Feedback
Twenty-three focus groups, including approximately 200 participants were held between September 18 and September 20. We also collected feedback through Let's Talk.
Focus group participants were asked to share hopes and dreams for students, greatest strengths of the district and areas of opportunity.
Attached, for each group, is a summary of themes as well as comments in response to focus group questions.
ThoughtExchange
A thought exchange was open for three weeks in November. 323 participants shared 336 thoughts. 8,681 stars were assigned. You can review the top thoughts here.
Share your questions, thoughts and ideas!