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 2013, Lake Orion Community Schools
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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
G O A L S
GOAL
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Foster academic excellence that challenges and inspires all students to achieve their potential Objectives: 1. Deliver relevant and rigorous core curriculum 2. Provide programming and instruction that reflects the world we live in 3. Provide individualized instruction, monitor student progress and ensure growth for all students 4. Create a learning environment conducive to meeting students’ affective needs 5. Enhance and model instructional staff’s skills and knowledge
• High expectations promote success • Exemplary education is the result of professional growth and continuous school improvement
GOAL
• All learners are entitled to a safe learning environment • Education promotes a healthy sense of self and encourages personal achievement
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Educating our students for the challenges of tomorrow
mission
Student Achievement Finance Operations Human Resources Communications
GOALS
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OPERATIONS
Create and maintain learning environments to meet curriculum and demographic needs
Objectives:
Objectives:
1. Maintain an efficient, effective and transparent operating model 2. Identify, evaluate and implement revenue enhancement opportunities 3. Maintain existing and explore potential cost-sharing collaboration programs
Providing an exemplary education for all learners
s t r at e g i c a r e a s
GOAL
Ensure fiscal responsibility and stability that focuses on the District’s Mission
• Learning is lifelong
vision
FINANCE
GOAL
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Ensure a high quality staff and its continuous development Objectives: 1. Establish a formal system for recruitment and retention of high quality staff
1. Develop and implement a long-range master operations plan that aligns with academic and strategic plans 2. Oversee project management, funding, planning and execution 3. Develop, expand and implement collaborative cost-sharing programs, models and entities
GOAL
5
COMMUNICATIONS
Promote two-way, mutually beneficial communication with district stakeholders Objectives: 1. Seek input from a variety of stakeholders
2. Implement a professional development program to enhance employee skills
2. Create a network of key communicators
3. Monitor compliance to legislation and implement appropriately
4. Advocate for district interests
3. Market and promote the district
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