BIG IDEAS FOR
POSITIVE
OUTCOMES. Milwaukee Public Schools
Strategic Plan 2017–18
3 DISTRICT GOALS
8 BIG IDEAS
33 CRITICAL STRATEGIES
OUR STRATEGY CALLS US TO ACTION Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) takes action
Putting strategy to work takes time,
via our ambitious strategic plan built on
organizational shift, and community support.
big ideas inspired by the bright minds and
We expect that as we take action over time,
endless potential of the district’s students
shift organizational culture to support our
and teachers.
Eight Big Ideas, and earn the trust of our
Aligned to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors’ three main goals — Academic
community, Milwaukee’s youth and our city will benefit.
Achievement; Student, Family and Community
In fact, as we take action on our strategy,
Engagement; and Effective and Efficient
we are seeing signs of progress!
Operations — our “Eight Big Ideas” are the strategic objectives guiding investment and action toward improvement of Wisconsin’s largest and most diverse school district. Strategy is nothing without implementation, and we take deliberate action very seriously. Our strategic plan becomes a reality through
58.2%
60.9%
SY2014-15
SY2015-16
action-oriented, prioritized projects that move our district’s outcomes in positive directions.
MPS GRADUATION RATE BY SCHOOL YEAR (SY)
BIG IDEA
DISTRICT GOAL: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
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CLOSE THE GAP
KEY STRATEGIES
The Vision: MPS is a national symbol of excellence for educating all students, providing a rigorous academic program that ensures equitable opportunities for all children to reach their full potential.
SUCCESS INDICATOR Increase in proficiency or above for all student groups
• INCREASE EQUITY, ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY • ESTABLISH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR
91%
100%
TEACHING & LEARNING
75
%
• GUIDE SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION
50%
• ENHANCE BILINGUAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
25%
26%
32%
51%
33% 28%
55%
66%
70
%
STAR Reading/ELA STAR Math
STAR Early Literacy
• CULTIVATE COLLECTIVE IMPACT
BIG IDEA
Baseline SY2015-16
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Actual SY2016-17
Goal
EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD The Vision: MPS provides a nurturing,
CLIMATE & SAFETY
consistent and validating experience for
11.8%
11.5%
7%
106,706
101,080
64,023
32.4%
33%
41%
Baseline SY2015-16
Suspensions
Actual SY2016-17
Student Discipline Referrals
Goal
Students (Grades 6–12 ) Feeling Safe
every child so that both educational and social-emotional needs are met.
KEY STRATEGIES • ORGANIZE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SUPPORTS • PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES • STRENGTHEN STUDENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS • EXPAND EARLY CHILDHOOD OPPORTUNITIES
BIG IDEA
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REDEFINE THE MPS EXPERIENCE
The Vision: Every MPS school provides
MPS SUMMER SCHOOL PARTICIPATION RATES
robust co/extracurricular experiences that engage and inspire every child. KEY STRATEGIES • EXPAND FINE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES • EXPAND CO/EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES • REDEFINE EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
2237
3330
• ENHANCE RECREATION ACCESS & OPPORTUNITIES
High School
7006
All Grades
BIG IDEA
2016
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2017
RETHINK SECONDARY SCHOOLS
GRADE 9 and GRADE 10 PROMOTION RATES 80% 62.8% 52.2%
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The Vision: Every MPS student graduates on time with a personalized pathway to
90% 66.1% 64 %
success in college, career and life.
KEY STRATEGIES • RETHINK HIGH SCHOOLS • RETHINK MIDDLE SCHOOLS • TRANSFORM COLLEGE READINESS 9th to 10th Grade Baseline SY2015-16
10th to 11th Grade Actual SY2016-17
Goal
• TRANSFORM CAREER READINESS
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RE-ENVISION PARTNERSHIPS
The Vision: MPS cultivates and maintains mutually beneficial partnerships and collective impact efforts to maximize resources that promote greater student outcomes.
KEY STRATEGIES • DEVELOP ROBUST BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS • EMPOWER FAMILIES • ADVOCATE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF
SY2016-17 Actual
Goal
Schools With Aligned Business Partners
13.7%
25.2%
59.5% Goal
Actual SY2016-17
Baseline SY2015-16
38% 15.3% Schools With an Active Family Organization
STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
SY2015-16 Baseline
100%
1,000
2,096
2,500
Volunteers Supporting Schools
Alumni Plugged Into “Hub”
0
692
STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND OUTREACH STRATEGIES
2,000
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BIG IDEA
BIG IDEA
DISTRICT GOAL: STUDENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
IMPROVED PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF MPS
The Vision: The community is engaged in, understands
In online and phone surveys, the % of respondents who answered ”agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements:
and supports the work of MPS and families choose our
58.6 %
94.7 %
district as a trusted and valued education provider. KEY STRATEGIES • STABILIZE ENROLLMENT • IMPROVE INTERNAL COMMUNICATION
“MPS is a good school district.”
“I believe MPS welcomes all children regardless of race, language, class, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability .”
• EXECUTE MPS BRANDING & AWARENESS CAMPAIGN • EMBED CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MPS CULTURE
BIG IDEA
DISTRICT GOAL: EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
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DEVELOP OUR WORKFORCE WORKPLACE WELL-BEING QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS
The Vision: As an organization respected for supporting diverse, healthy, highly skilled and engaged employees, MPS is an employer of choice.
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KEY STRATEGIES • IMPROVE RECRUITMENT & RETENTION OF STAFF • CULTIVATE EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
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4 3.5
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• OVERHAUL PERFORMANCE, COMPENSATION, & RECOGNITION • DEVELOP LEADERSHIP
Actual 2016-2017
Target 2017-2018
BIG IDEA
Job Satisfaction
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IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES
MPS Culture
The Vision: MPS is a leader in using best practices, systems and processes equitably and efficiently to align and maximize resources in support of our strategic objectives.
5,000+ Government Finance Officers Association and Association of School Business Officials awards for “distinguished” and meritorious” budget, FY17 and FY18
Goal
TRAINING HOURS COMPLETED
to implement digital transformation of MPS Finance and Human Resources platforms, as well as our enterprise-wide collaboration platform.
KEY STRATEGIES • ALIGN INFRASTRUCTURE • ESTABLISH STRATEGIC PLANNING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITHIN MPS • ENHANCE STUDENT & BUILDING SAFETY • SOLIDIFY ASSET & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
MISSION STATEMENT Milwaukee Public Schools is a diverse district that welcomes all students, preparing them for success in higher education, post-educational opportunities, work, and citizenship.
VISION STATEMENT Milwaukee Public Schools will be among the highest student growth school systems in the country. All district staff will be committed to providing an educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement, and respects diversity. Schools will be safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and accessible community centers meeting the needs of all. Relevant, rigorous, and successful instructional programs will be recognized and replicated. The district and its schools will collaborate with students, families, and community for the benefit of all.
MILWAUKEE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS’ GOALS Academic Achievement Student, Family and Community Engagement Effective and Efficient Operations
SUPERINTENDENT Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Mark Sain, President, District 1 Larry Miller, Vice President, District 5 Wendell J. Harris, Sr., District 2 Michael Bonds, Ph.D., District 3 Annie Woodward, District 4 Luis A. BĂĄez (Tony), Ph.D., District 6 Paula Phillips, District 7 Carol Voss, District 8 Terrence Falk, At-Large
For more information and to view a more in-depth version of our strategic plan, visit mpsmke.com/strategicplan.