STRATEGIC PLAN PLAIN
Plain Local Schools engaged in a 4-year strategic plan in 2021. Below are key takeaways and achievements.
GOAL 1: Academic Achievement
• 89% placement upon graduation from a career and technical program
• 45% of students scoring “Advanced” or “Accomplished” on the state report card
• #1 academic rating compared to 23 similar districts
• 100+ classrooms with new technology
• 20% of Plain Local students are identified as gifted
• GlenOak High School recognized as one of the best high schools in U.S. News and World Report
GOAL 2: Communication & Community Integration
• Launched new website Fall of 2022
• Launched quarterly community magazine in the Spring of 2021 that is distributed four times per year to 30,000 homes in Plain Township
• Increased engagement with community through social media platforms
» Facebook- 9,700 followers (facebook.com/plainlocalschools)
» Instagram- 4,803 followers (@plainlocalschools)
» Twitter- 2,675 followers (@plainlocal)
GOAL 3: Facilities/Safety & Security
• 100% compliance: District and Building Safety Plans
• 100% compliance of student and staff safety procedures as outlined by the state of Ohio
• Safety training offered to all staff
LOCAL SCHOOLS by the Numbers
GOAL 4: Climate, Culture & Wellness
• 25% reduction in out-of-school suspensions for the 22-23 school year
• 24 parent engagement opportunities offered for education and feedback.
• 40 hours of trauma training provided by Akron Children’s Hospital to all district staff
• Over 400 staff trained in behavioral management techniques
• Added two new preschool classrooms
GOAL
5:
Diversity
• Increased minority staff in all areas
• Increased recruitment of minority teachers through local and state colleges and universities
GOAL 6: Finances
• 25 perfect audits
• Managed $16 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER)
GOAL 7: Business Operations and Human Resources
• 100% compliance with coaching staff on Title IX training
• 30 hours of leadership training provided to administrators
• Training provided for all staff on following topics
» Title IX
» Bullying
» Hazing
9 SCHOOLS
6 Elementary (K-4)
1 Intermediate School (5-6)
1 Middle School (7-8)
1 High School (9-12)
6,100 ENROLLMENT
TECHNOLOGY RATIO
1:1 K-12
Over 50 athletic and fine arts opportunities for students
GlenOak High School is the only International Baccalaureate World School in Stark County
17 Career and Technical offerings provided onsite at GlenOak High School
96% GRADUATION RATE