Strategic
plan The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education has updated the District Strategic Plan to address
BELIEFS
the challenges of the future and
vision
to give direction in our quest to provide the highest quality
Educating our students for the challenges of tomorrow
MISSION STRATEGIC AREAS
education for all students.
GOALS This plan is a dynamic, living
OBJECTIVES
document that will guide us in decision making at both the school and district levels, and help evaluate
A C T I O N S T E P S
current programs for effectiveness and contribution to our district vision, mission and goals.
R ESULTS
For more information visit www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us, or contact the district’s administrative offices at 248-693-5400
Š 2014, Lake Orion Community Schools
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GOAL
BELIEFS We believe that: • Education is the shared responsibility of students, family, school and community • All students can learn • All learners deserve equity and opportunity in their education • High expectations promote success • Exemplary education is the result of professional growth and continuous school improvement • All learners are entitled to a safe learning environment
G O A L S
vision Educating our students for the challenges of tomorrow
mission Providing an exemplary education for all learners
s t r at e g i c a r e a s Student Achievement Finance Operations Human Resources Communications
GOALS
Student Achievement Objectives 1. Deliver relevant and rigorous core curriculum 2. Provide programming and instruction that reflects current world skills 3. Provide individualized instruction and monitor student progress for all students 4. Create a learning environment conducive to meeting students’ affective needs 5. Enhance instructional skills and knowledge through professional development 6. Utilize technology to enhance instruction and student achievement
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F I N A N CE
Ensure fiscal responsibility, stability and utilization of resources that support the District’s Mission
GOAL
1. Maintain an efficient, effective and transparent operating model 2. Identify, evaluate and implement revenue enhancement and cost sharing collaboration opportunities
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O P E R AT I O N S
Create and maintain safe learning environments to meet curriculum and demographic needs Preserve the physical and human assets of the District Operations Objectives 1. Develop and implement district’s shortand long-range plans for maintenance and improvement of facilities, sites, technology infrastructure, transportation fleet and other district equipment 2. Identify, evaluate and implement cost containment and cost-sharing collaboration opportunities
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HUM AN RE SOURCE S
Ensure a high quality staff and its continuous development and improvement
Finance Objectives
3. Track and analyze district and regional student enrollment patterns
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STUDE NT ACHIE VE M E NT
Foster academic excellence that challenges and inspires all students to achieve their potential
• Education promotes a healthy sense of self and encourages personal achievement • Learning is lifelong
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Human Resources Objectives 1. Sustain the retention of high quality staff 2. Maintain and expand professional development to enhance employee skills 3. Foster the continuous growth of district leadership and support smooth transition into restructured roles
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COMMUNICATIONS
Promote two-way, mutually beneficial communication with district stakeholders Communications Objectives 1. Seek input on district operations from a variety of stakeholders 2. Market and promote the district to current and prospective families with school-age children 3. Prepare the school district for effectively handling internal and external communications in a variety of situations 4. Engage Lake Orion alumni and community members to help foster a sense of pride and commitment to the district’s long-term success
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