MPS 2017-18 Strategic Plan

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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%

7837

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.

5

4

KEY STRATEGIES • IMPROVE RECRUITMENT & RETENTION OF STAFF • CULTIVATE EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

3

4.5 4 3.6

4 3.5

3

• 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.


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