Strategic Plan, 2020-2025
The District's Strategic Plan provides the framework for the operation of the District, using measurable goals to ensure the District's five main Key Success Factors are met.
- KSF 1: Outstanding Student Performance
- KSF 2: Coherent and Rigorous Programs and Services
- KSF 3: Highly Qualified Staff
- KSF 4: Safe, Caring. Supportive Learning Environment
- KSF 5: Healthy Financial Position
KSF 1: Outstanding Student Performance
Strategic Objectives | Strategic Challenges | Key Goals | Key Action Plans |
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Ensure all students in the aggregate and in subgroups meet or exceed internal and State student performance targets annually |
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1A. Monitor achievement on state and internal performance measures; address individual needs of students who do not meet state standards or internal targets |
Tier 1
1a4. Develop a system for assessing student learning in an e-learning setting
Tier 2
1a3. Continue to make revisions to the current Assessment System by spring 2021 (and for full implementation in the 2021-2022 ST)
Tier 3
1a1. Monitor Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in three key areas: emerging format of the assessment, performance results and student growth implications, and respond to these areas for change over the next four years, 2019 – 2023 (ST/LT)
1a2. Monitor the ISBE's updated plans for ESSA performance indicators, educate stakeholders regarding the indicators, and continue to engage in formal opportunities to make recommendations to ISBE regarding the indicators annually (ST/LT).
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Some Action Plans are highlighted in green or red. Red indicates items that are new to the Strategic Plan. Green indicates work that is underway. In KSF1: the first action plan is underway, while the second is new.
KSF 2: Coherent and Rigorous Programs and Services
Strategic Objectives | Strategic Challenges | Key Goals | Key Action Plans |
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Provide standards-based curricular programs and services reflecting current research, best practice, and technology integration for all students Provide quality e-learning instruction that aligns with the District curricula, can be deployed quickly, and is sustainable |
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2A. Maintain ongoing cycle of curricular evaluation/revision for all programs/services |
Tier 1
2b1. Revise the District’s Remote Learning Model to include necessary resources, processes, licenses, and structures to support student learning and teacher delivery of instruction in the 2020-21 school year (ST)
2c1. Using data, develop curricular and instructional strategies to build non-secure skills and background knowledge, and secure and implement resources to support scaffolded instruction/practice from the present through the 2020-21 school year (ST) 2d1. Deploy necessary technology to address the emerging needs of remote learning and/or in-person learning with physical distancing 2020-21 (ST) 2e1. Develop and implement plans in accordance with the Northfield Township Shared Service for implementation in 2021-2023 (ST/LT) Tier 2
2a1. Revise the science curriculum to include the Next Generation Science Standards with research and development phase beginning in 2016-17, resource selection by 2020-22 and full implementation by 2021-22 (ST/LT)
2a2. Revise middle school math curriculum and resources for full implementation for select courses by 2021-22 (ST/LT)
2a3. Continue to develop, implement and refine the Wood Oaks STEAM and Applied Tech programs over the next three years – 2018-2021 (ST/LT)
2e2. Develop and implement plans in accordance with the Northbrook Park District Agreements for full implementation by 2022-23 (ST/LT)
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Some Action Plans are highlighted in green or red. Red indicates items that are new to the Strategic Plan. Green indicates work that is underway. In KSF1: the third action plan is new, while the second is underway
KSF 3: Highly Qualified Staff
Strategic Objectives | Strategic Challenges | Key Goals | Key Action Plans |
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Ensure faculty and staff can satisfactorily deliver programs and services to all District students and schools Ensure that the District's culture of excellence and collaboration is maintained |
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3A. Monitor all staff performance using supervision/evaluation plans 3B. Build faculty/staff skills and knowledge to implement the District programs and services 3C. Provide staff to effectively meet the needs of the Shared Service Agreements for the Northfield Township and Northbrook Park District 3D. Address the current and anticipated workforce shortages 3E. Develop mid-career teachers’ understanding of an advocacy for our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes |
Tier I 3d. Proactively manage the staff and substitute teacher shortages as they arise each year (ST/LT)
3c. Develop and implement staffing plans in accordance with the Northfield Township Shared Service implementation by 2021-23 (ST/LT) Tier II 3e. Develop and implement a professional learning strand for interested mid-career teachers that supports our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes for implementation in 2022-24 (LT) Tier III |
Some Action Plans are highlighted in green or red. Red indicates items that are new to the Strategic Plan. Green indicates work that is underway. In KSF1: the third action plan is new.
KSF 4: Safe, Caring. Supportive Learning Environment
Strategic Objectives | Strategic Challenges | Key Goals | Key Action Plans |
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Ensure all facilities are safe and provide a positive learning environment Ensure all District policies and social/emotional programs provide a caring and supportive environment Ensure that we have transparent and effective communication with all constituents |
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4A. Implement the best practices in facilities safety and security management 4B Monitor, evaluate, and revise the social/emotional programs/services to be responsive to student and staff needs 4C Maintain effective two-way communication systems that provide timely information and solicit feedback |
Tier I 4a4. Develop and implement an action plan that meets Center of Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines for transition to “in-person” instruction to mitigate student and staff health risk over the 2020-23 school years. (ST/LT)
4b1. Continue to develop and implement professional learning opportunities for our staff to respond to the evolving learning and social-emotional needs of students over the 2018-2022 school years. (ST/LT)
Tier II
4a1. Update the Master Facilities Plan specifically regarding capital improvements
4a2. Expand the District’s network security plan to include cyber attack preparedness, training, system recovery, and incident response for implementation in 2021-2022 (ST)
4c. Conduct satisfaction surveys to determine student, staff, parent and community perceptions of our schools and the District – every other year on the even years (ST/LT)
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Some Action Plans are highlighted in green or red. Red indicates items that are new to the Strategic Plan. Green indicates work that is underway. In KSF1: the third action plan is new.
KSF 5: Healthy Financial Position
Strategic Objectives | Strategic Challenges | Key Goals | Key Action Plans |
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Ensure fiscal solvency of the District |
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5A. Provide cost-effective staffing plans for essential/highly-valued programs and services 5B. Maintain responsible approach to fiscal operation ensuring cost efficiencies while maintaining our programs and services |
Tier I 5b1. Develop and implement a financial plan to operationalize the staffing, programs, and facilities recommendations resulting from the Special Education Study 2019 - 2023 (ST/LT) 5b2. Respond to the NSSED Financial Model with appropriate action plans - 2020-2024 (ST/LT) 5b2. Continuously monitor and respond to State legislation regarding a pension cost shift, property tax adjustment along with adverse impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic through our long- term financial planning to ensure the fiscal solvency of the District on an annual basis (ST/LT) |
Some Action Plans are highlighted in green or red. Red indicates items that are new to the Strategic Plan. Green indicates work that is underway. In KSF1: the third action plan is new.