The Road to Excellence
STRATEGIC Plan 2010 - 2015
For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
The Superintendent set out to develop a Strategic Plan for our school system in the spring of 2009. As a school community with a tremendous history and tradition, it had became clear that a plan was needed to capitalize on our assets and to maximize our great potential now and in the future. The Superintendent collaborated with a 3-parent subcommittee of the Superintendent’s Advisory Board to create an inclusive process for developing the Plan. These parents were selected for their specific expertise in strategic planning and organizational development. The resulting process was beautiful in its simplicity. It elicited the input of 15 constituent groups served by the schools, which are listed in this document. Input was collected at five 3-hour meetings facilitated by 7 parent volunteers. Additional input was gathered via an electronic survey for those who could not attend the meetings. The Superintendent then carefully reviewed the information and wrote this 5-year Strategic Plan as a road map to reflect our community’s desire to build excellence into every aspect of our schools. The Plan was presented to and approved by the School and Executive Boards. It clarifies who we are, our reason for existence, what we value most and our plans for the future. It documents the collective vision of the VCS community and our dreams to fully realize our potential and that of our students. Now we must work together toward these common goals to improve our schools via a detailed implementation plan. That plan will include benchmarks for achievement that will be regularly reviewed. Achieving the objectives herein are not luxuries - they are necessities for the excellence we seek. As we work in unity of purpose with the help of our Lord, we will create an innovative, dynamic and everimproving learning environment that enables all students to thrive in the way God specifically intended for them. I thank everyone involved in creating this Plan, and I invite you to join us on this Road to Excellence.
Pastor John Moran, EdM Superintendent
Then the LORD replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.” Habakkuk 2:2
our mission
To inspire a passion for Jesus Christ and to awaken God’s unique story in each student. To prepare all students for their specific callings through a Bible-based college preparatory experience that transforms them into forward thinking leaders, who are able to move beyond success to true significance within a complex global community.
our vision We envision VCS as a premier school system where the Christian life is vibrantly expressed with purpose, passion and excellence. We see a place where teachers are passionate about students and teaching, where students are excited about learning, and where the parent-school partnership is energetically working together to create a life-changing experience for every student.
core values Excellence | Seeking and achieving top performance, quality and value in every area of endeavor. Christian Worldview | We espouse a worldview based upon the entirety of Holy Scripture, and through the lens of Jesus Christ and His teachings. Safety | Providing a safe, secure and healthy environment for the entire school community. Character | Self-discipline, integrity, courage, and honesty. Doing the right thing even when it’s hard to do. Responsibility for personal behavior and for resolving conflicts in a direct and respectful manner in accordance with Matthew 18.
Innovation | Constantly seeking new and better ways of achieving progress. Critical Thinking |
A reflective process of evaluating information and sources, drawing conclusions, deriving significance, comparing and contrasting, and developing positions based on supporting evidence.
Communication | Fostering an atmosphere of trust where every voice is encouraged and valued, and where information is provided in a timely, clear and consistent manner.
Connectedness | Collaboration and integration of every part of the school community in a way that
fosters harmony and understanding. Partnering with parents in the educational, social and spiritual development of their children.
Social Responsibility | globally.
Serving the needy and seeking social justice locally, nationally and
strategic initiative1 Enhance the Spiritual Formation Process | Formalize an integrated program that introduces students to Jesus Christ and develops their Christian faith by: Helping them discover their God-given design and using it to determine their life course by 2010-11 Aligning all spiritual formation activities (teaching, curriculum, chapels, servant leadership, mentoring) into a systematic growth plan within 2010-12 Creating an advisory committee consisting of the local Christian community to gain insight on how to continually improve our educational and spiritual formation process by 2010-11 Leading annual global mission trips for students by 2010-11 Planning and developing a mentoring program for every student by 2012-13
strategic initiative2 Advance Academic Excellence | Provide access to the best teachers, curriculum and materials in order to fully prepare each student for college and beyond by: uImplementing a professional development and evaluation program for teachers in 2010-11 uEnsuring curricular alignment to provide the logical progression of learning outcomes within 2010-12 uImproving curricular standards for all subject areas in a cycle beginning in 2010 uIntegrating technology into the classroom by continually training teachers and by annually improving the computer to student ratio by 2010-11 uContinually renewing materials that enrich the learning environment by 2010-11 uStrengthening the entire academic counseling process and beginning it at the Junior High level by 2010-11 uMeasuring and achieving higher levels of performance on standardized testing and improve local ranking by 2011-12 uIntroducing foreign language programming to K-5 by 2011-12 uExtending our Learning Differences programming beyond 4th grade beginning in 2011-12 uExploring local, national and international academic partnering opportunities by 2010-11
strategic initiative3 Strengthen and Expand the Arts | Position Visual & Performing Arts as a prominent feature of our school culture and experience by: Hiring Visual & Performing Arts personnel in 2010-12 and aligning current staff in order to strengthen Visual, Instrumental/Choral Music and Theatrical/Dance Arts programs: 2010-15 (grades 6-12) – traditional performance ensembles, jazz ensemble, vocal ensembles, instructional music courses, theatrical arts performances, instructional theater courses, dance arts courses, pep band, drum corps, ceramics, glass blowing, 3D graphics animation, sculpting and video production 2010-15 (grades K-5) – beginning and intermediate band, and inclusion in school wide musicals
strategic initiative4
Promote Athletic Excellence | Build upon our solid Athletic foundation by: u Attaining DFAL (Diablo Foothill Athletic League) High School league alignment by 2012 u Attaining competitive local athletic league alignment for the Junior High School by 2012 u Improving the competitive ability of all teams beginning in 2010 through exceptional coaching, enhanced physical training and state-of-the-art equipment.
strategic initiative5 Facilitate Leadership Development | Promote leadership qualities in students by: Creating a cohesive leadership/mentoring program that optimizes and builds upon our current offerings by 2010-11 Developing a plan to form outside partnerships for internships and professional mentoring opportunities by 2010-11 Achieving a 10% student participation level in regional and national leadership programs in our Junior High and High School by 2012-13 Creating a 5th grade student government program to include class advisors from grades 3 and 4
strategic initiative6 Expand and Improve Campus Facilities | Modernize, upgrade and add facilities by: u Devising a plan by 2010-12 to secure funding for construction of a new High School with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, media center, cafeteria/theater, music rooms, art rooms and gymnasium u Raising the funds to replace the artificial turf on the sports field and to build a new practice field by 2011-13 u Developing a plan to utilize local athletic facilities, including fields, stadiums, tennis courts and swimming pools by 2011-12 u Adding 2 additional classrooms to the Preschool by 2010-11 u Conducting a feasibility study by 2013-15 for building an Arts Conservatory
Contributing Groups
Chapel Leadership | Christian Leadership | Conservative Leadership | Student Government Teachers | Staff | Coaches | Superintendent’s Advisory Board | Alumni | Local Pastors Parent-Teacher Fellowship
Contributing / Endorsing Groups VCS Administration
John Moran, Superintendent Larry Lopez, JH & HS Principal Jeri Schall, Elementary Principal Jody Boggs, Preschool Director Aaron McNeal, Dean of Students Eric Raasch, Director of Operations & Technology Kelly Kindall, Director of Communications Lori Cantrell, Director of Admissions Deborah Knott-Walker, Curriculum Coordinator Brendi Ashton, Athletic Director Anne Coackley, Registrar
VCS School Board
John Moran, Chairman Dr. Roger Valci, Ex-Officio Member Larry Lopez, JH & HS Principal Jeri Schall, Elementary Principal Jody Boggs, Preschool Director John Kiser, Vice Chairman Scott Van Dussen, Secretary Floyd Umidon, Member Dale Allender, Member Michelle Anderson, Member Cindy Silva, Member David Cariveau, Ex-Officio Member
VCC Executive Staff
Dr. Roger Valci, Senior Pastor John Moran, Superintendent Don Dickinson, Associate Pastor Aaron McNeal, Associate Pastor Cassie Tundag, Associate Pastor Kelly Kindall, Director of Communications Eric Raasch, Director of Operations & Technology Erik Hansen, Associate Pastor Larry Lopez, JH & HS Principal Jeri Schall, Elementary Principal Jody Boggs, Preschool Director Lorraine Demmel, Executive Assistant
VCC Deacon Board
Dr. Roger Valci, Chairman Robert Hilton, Treasurer Tim Ludden, Vice Chair Kevin McGuire, Secretary Michael Creeden, Member John Deming, Member Prem Williams, Member John Moran, Ex-Officio Member David Cariveau, Ex-Officio Member
thank you
strategic
initiatives roadmap
2010-2015 At-A-Glance
I1 :: discover God-given design I1 :: create an advisory committee I1 :: global mission trips I1 :: align all spiritual formation activities I2 :: curricular standards I2 :: professional development and evaluation program for teachers I2 :: i ntegration of technology into the classroom I2 :: s trengthen entire academic counseling process
I1 :: mentoring program for every student I4 :: DFAL HS league alignment I4 :: competitive JH league alignment
I2 :: curricular alignment I2 :: higher performance levels on standardized testing | improve ranking I2 :: foreign language program| K-5 I2 :: extend Learning Differences program beyond 4th grade I2 :: explore academic partnering opportunities I3 :: hire performing arts personnel | align current staff to strengthen arts program I3 :: grades 6-12 | various ensembles, instructional music courses, theatrical arts, instructional theater courses, dance art courses, I3 :: grades K-5 | beginning and intermediate band, and inclusion in school wide musicals I4 :: improve competitive ability I5 :: 10% student participation level in
I5 :: create cohesive leadership/mentoring program I5 :: outside partnerships for internships | professional mentoring I5 :: 5th grade student government program I6 :: plan to secure funding for construction of a new High School
I6 :: raise funds to replace artificial turf on sports field | build new practice I6 :: develop plan to utilize local athletic facilities I6 :: add 2 additional classrooms to the Preschool
2010
2011
2012
strategic
initiatives roadmap
pep band, drum corps, ceramics, glass blowing, 3D graphics animation, sculpting, video production
leadership programs
field I6 :: conduct feasibility study for building an Arts Conservatory
2013
2014
2015
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