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Board of Directors Strategic Planning Presentation

Board of Directors Strategic Planning Presentation. for The Academy Charter School January 26, 2009. Formulation of Long-Range Plan. Why Develop a Plan?. It will help your organization focus on the right stuff and you will decide what that is.

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Board of Directors Strategic Planning Presentation

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  1. Board of DirectorsStrategic Planning Presentation for The Academy Charter School January 26, 2009

  2. Formulation of Long-Range Plan

  3. Why Develop a Plan? • It will help your organization focus on the right stuff and you will decide what that is. • It is a disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, what it does, and why it does it.

  4. Why Plan Strategically? Often, the process is more important than the plan • It can strengthen & sustain organizational achievement • It can facilitate communication, participation, and buy-in • It can accommodate divergent interests and values • It can foster orderly decision making & successful implementation

  5. The Strategic Planning Approach(Bryson 1988) • We will initiate & agree on a process • Clarifying mission & values • Assess the external environment: opportunities & threats • Assess the internal environment: strengths & weaknesses • Identify strategic issues facing the school • Formulate long term objectives and strategies • Establish a workable plan

  6. The Difference between Strategic and Operational Objectives • Strategic Objectives (20% of the work – what you will focus on today to build future capacity, growth, efficiency etc.-Mostly Board activity) • Operational Directives (80% of the work – what you must do day to day to fulfill your mission-mostly Administration’s activity)

  7. Strategic Management Process Flow Model Vision Statement Mission Statement School Profile External Environment Long-term Objectives Strategy Formulation Strategy Implementation Annual Objectives Operating Strategies Control and Institutionalization of Strategy Policies Evaluation

  8. Strategy Formulation Overview • Mission Statement • School Environment • Community • District • Local, State, and Federal Political Environment • School Profile - SWOT Analysis • Long-Term Objectives

  9. Mission Statement • The Academy’s mission is to assist families in developing exemplary citizens by equipping students with core foundational knowledge enabling them to be culturally literate, prepared for college, and virtuous in character. We accomplish this through a rigorous curriculum of traditional content taught in a safe environment.

  10. Approach Statement • Our Approach The following summary describes many of the salient elements that define The Academy’s unique approach to its mission: • Elementary Intensive instruction in phonics, reading, writing and math. • Core Knowledge Curriculum • Open Court Reading • McGraw Hill Reading • Riggs Phonics • Step-Up and Six-Trait Writing • Accelerated Reading Program • Saxon Math Program Includes: • Music • Art • Computers • Band • Field Trips • Student Council • Physical Education • 6th Grade Outdoor Education • Uniforms for Students • Mad Science Program

  11. Approach Statement • Junior High • Core Knowledge Curriculum • Six-Trait Writing • Saxon Math • Computer Education • Foreign Languages (Spanish & French) • Art, Music, Band, and Physical Education • Student Council • Dress Code • High School • College Preparatory Courses • Six-Trait Writing • Computer Education • Fine Arts Curriculum - Art, Band, Choir, • Orchestra, Drama, and Photography • AP Courses • Foreign Languages (Spanish & French) • National Honor Society • Student Council and Clubs • Dress Code • Physical Education • Post Secondary Classes with Front Range • Community College

  12. Approach Statement • Character Education Program • K-12 training/development of ethical and moral values. • Emphasis placed on instruction in the core values of: • Respect • Self-control • Responsibility • Kindness • Courage • Integrity

  13. The Academy’s External Environment • Community • District • Local, State, and Federal Political Environment

  14. The Academy’s Profile • SWOT Analysis • Strategic Internal Factors • Strengths • Weaknesses • Key External Factors • Opportunities • Threats/Challenges • See JA Sample

  15. Sample Long-Term Objectives • Refinement of Educational Program • Staff Growth and Development • Board Strengthening and Development • Communications throughout the school community • Creation and Development of innovative learning opportunities

  16. Sample Long-Term Objectives • Financial Viability to Support Program • Improve Communications throughout the school community • Implement comprehensive Special Needs Program • Institutionalize Student Character Development

  17. Strategy Implementation

  18. Strategy Implementation • Annual Objectives- See JA/Excel Sample • Functional Strategies- See JA/Excel Sample • Policies • Organizational Structure • Leadership and Culture

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