Strategic Plan, 2021-2026 - Northbrook School District 27

KSF 1: Outstanding Student Performance

Strategic Objectives	Strategic Challenges	Key Goals	Key Action Plans
Ensure all students in the aggregate and in subgroups meet or exceed internal and State student performance targets annually	Meet the accountability requirements of the State ESSA Plan Manage the complexities of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Address learning gaps that may have been created or exacerbated by the remote learning	1A. Monitor achievement on state and internal performance measures; address individual needs of students who do not meet state standards or internal targets	1a1. 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). 1a2. 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, 2021 – 2025 (ST/LT) 1a3. Manage the implementation of the 2021 IAR per ISBE mandates and pandemic-related challenges (ST) 1a4. Continue to monitor student performance and common assessments and address learning gaps due to the pandemic 2021-2023 (ST) 1a5. Continue to make revisions to the current Assessment System by Summer 2021 and full implementation in the 2021-2022 ST)

KSF 2: Coherent and Rigorous Programs and Services

Strategic Objectives	Strategic Challenges	Key Goals	Key Action Plans
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	Address the complexities of e-learning development and deployment as well as a potential hybrid system with physical distancing Address learning gaps that may have been created or exacerbated by the remote learning, particularly math and reading Address the emerging challenges driven by a technological and global environment Address the emerging program needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative	2A. Maintain ongoing cycle of curricular evaluation/revision for all programs/services 2B. Ensure the District's learning model reflects current and post-pandemic requirements 2C. Ensure the curricula and programming addresses learning gaps due to the pandemic proactively 2D. Provide ubiquitous technology and learning opportunities that support the diverse needs of learners 2E. Monitor all programs and services to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students	2a1. Complete an expedited reading curriculum revision at Grades 2-5 for implementation during 2022-2023 at Grades 3-5 and implementation at Grade 2 during 2023-2024 (ST) 2a2. Revise the K-5 social studies curriculum with Phases I and II completed by the summer of 2023 and full implementation by 2024-2025 (ST/LT) 2a3. Incorporate and implement Culturally Responsive Standards for Teach and Leading into subject areas as mandated by the State 2024-2025 (LT) 2a4. Create an Equity Implementation Plan by 2022-2023 (ST) 2a5. Complete implementation of the revised K-8 science curriculum in 2022-2023 (ST) 2a6. Revise middle school math curriculum and resources for full implementation for select courses during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (ST) 2b1. Revise the District's learning model for the 2021-2022 school year to meet out community needs, comply with ISBE requirements related to the pandemic, and build upon new technology competencies and resources attained (ST) 2c1. Develop and implement a K-8 literacy and math summer program for at-risk/struggling learners in the summer of 2021 (ST) 2c2. Develop and implement a parent education series and support program for incoming kindergarteners through the fall of 2021 (ST) 2d1. Continue implementation of 1:1 devices for K-2 to accommodate continued instructional delivery adjustments due to the pandemic 2e1. Develop and implement plans in accordance with the Northfield Township Shared Service Program implementation in 2021-2023 (ST)

Strategic Objectives

Strategic Challenges

Key Goals

Key Action Plans

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

Address the complexities of e-learning development and deployment as well as a potential hybrid system with physical distancing
Address learning gaps that may have been created or exacerbated by the remote learning, particularly math and reading
Address the emerging challenges driven by a technological and global environment
Address the emerging program needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative

2A. Maintain ongoing cycle of curricular evaluation/revision for all programs/services

2B. Ensure the District's learning model reflects current and post-pandemic requirements

2C. Ensure the curricula and programming addresses learning gaps due to the pandemic proactively

2D. Provide ubiquitous technology and learning opportunities that support the diverse needs of learners

2E. Monitor all programs and services to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students

2a1. Complete an expedited reading curriculum revision at Grades 2-5 for implementation during 2022-2023 at Grades 3-5 and implementation at Grade 2 during 2023-2024 (ST)

2a2. Revise the K-5 social studies curriculum with Phases I and II completed by the summer of 2023 and full implementation by 2024-2025 (ST/LT)

2a3. Incorporate and implement Culturally Responsive Standards for Teach and Leading into subject areas as mandated by the State 2024-2025 (LT)

2a4. Create an Equity Implementation Plan by 2022-2023 (ST)

2a5. Complete implementation of the revised K-8 science curriculum in 2022-2023 (ST)

2a6. Revise middle school math curriculum and resources for full implementation for select courses during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (ST)

2b1. Revise the District's learning model for the 2021-2022 school year to meet out community needs, comply with ISBE requirements related to the pandemic, and build upon new technology competencies and resources attained (ST)

2c1. Develop and implement a K-8 literacy and math summer program for at-risk/struggling learners in the summer of 2021 (ST)

2c2. Develop and implement a parent education series and support program for incoming kindergarteners through the fall of 2021 (ST)

2d1. Continue implementation of 1:1 devices for K-2 to accommodate continued instructional delivery adjustments due to the pandemic

2e1. Develop and implement plans in accordance with the Northfield Township Shared Service Program implementation in 2021-2023 (ST)

KSF 3: Highly Qualified Staff

Strategic Objectives	Strategic Challenges	Key Goals	Key Action Plans
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	Develop staff members' technological skills and pedagogical strategies necessary to deliver the District's programs and services Ensure that the workforce is equipped to meet the needs of the District should continued remote learning be warranted in the future Address the emerging staffing needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative Address emerging staff and substitute teacher shortages to ensure effective teaching and learning in the classroom Anticipate the need to develop teacher leaders in light of the cumulative effect of senior staff retirements	3A. Build faculty/staff skills and knowledge to implement the State mandated standards 3B. Effectively meet the staffing needs to implement the Shared Service Agreement for the Northfield Township 3C. Address the current and anticipated workforce shortages 3D. Develop mid-career teachers’ understanding of an advocacy for our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes	3a. Provide professional development to understand and implement the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Standards over the 2021-2023 school years (ST) 3b. In collaboration with Township partners, recruit and train staff to implement the Northfield Township Shared Services Program over the 2021-2024 school years (ST/LT) 3c. Proactively manage the staff and substitute teacher shortages (ST/LT) Continue to explore ways to recruit, attract, and retain substitute teachers for the 2021-2023 school year (LT) Actively recruit student teachers in the areas where we are forecasting retirements and shortages as appropriate (LT) 3d. Develop and implement a professional learning strand for interested mid-career staff that supports our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes for full implementation over the 2021-2024 school years (LT)

Strategic Objectives

Strategic Challenges

Key Goals

Key Action Plans

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

Develop staff members' technological skills and pedagogical strategies necessary to deliver the District's programs and services
Ensure that the workforce is equipped to meet the needs of the District should continued remote learning be warranted in the future
Address the emerging staffing needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative
Address emerging staff and substitute teacher shortages to ensure effective teaching and learning in the classroom
Anticipate the need to develop teacher leaders in light of the cumulative effect of senior staff retirements

3A. Build faculty/staff skills and knowledge to implement the State mandated standards

3B. Effectively meet the staffing needs to implement the Shared Service Agreement for the Northfield Township

3C. Address the current and anticipated workforce shortages

3D. Develop mid-career teachers’ understanding of an advocacy for our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes

3a. Provide professional development to understand and implement the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Standards over the 2021-2023 school years (ST)

3b. In collaboration with Township partners, recruit and train staff to implement the Northfield Township Shared Services Program over the 2021-2024 school years (ST/LT)

3c. Proactively manage the staff and substitute teacher shortages (ST/LT)

Continue to explore ways to recruit, attract, and retain substitute teachers for the 2021-2023 school year (LT)
Actively recruit student teachers in the areas where we are forecasting retirements and shortages as appropriate (LT)

3d. Develop and implement a professional learning strand for interested mid-career staff that supports our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes for full implementation over the 2021-2024 school years (LT)

KSF 4: Social-Emotional Wellbeing

Strategic Objectives	Strategic Challenges	Key Goals	Key Action Plans
Ensure all District policies and social/emotional programs provide a caring and supportive environment	Respond to the social-emotional needs of our students and staff as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic	4A. Monitor, evaluate, and revise the social/emotional programs/services to student and staff needs	4a. Develop and implement key programs and resources to support our students and staff as we transition back to school full time in the 2021-2022 school year (ST) Implement the Behavioral Coach position Refine PBIS in response to school re-entry Engage in trauma-informed professional development

Strategic Objectives

Strategic Challenges

Key Goals

Key Action Plans

Ensure all District policies and social/emotional programs provide a caring and supportive environment

Respond to the social-emotional needs of our students and staff as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

4A. Monitor, evaluate, and revise the social/emotional programs/services to student and staff needs

4a. Develop and implement key programs and resources to support our students and staff as we transition back to school full time in the 2021-2022 school year (ST)

Implement the Behavioral Coach position
Refine PBIS in response to school re-entry
Engage in trauma-informed professional development

KSF 5: Safe Learning and Working Environment

Strategic Objectives	Strategic Challenges	Key Goals	Key Action Plans
Ensure all facilities are safe and provide a positive learning environment Ensure that we have transparent and effective communication with all constituents	Address the emerging facilities needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative Address all of the safety and space utilization needs for students and staff in the school buildings resulting from COVID-19	5A. Implement the best practices in facilities safety and security management 5B. Maintain effective two-way communication systems that provide timely information and solicit feedback	5a1. Update the Master Facilities Plan specifically regarding capital improvements Complete the Ten Year Health Life Safety Study and incorporate results into Master Facilities Plan in 2021-2022 (ST) Implement key roof replacement and HVAC capital improvements from the Master Facilities Plan from 2019-2025 as needed (ST/LT) Implement the facilities recommendations resulting from the implementation of the Northfield Township Shared Services Program from 2021-2024 (ST/LT) 5a2. 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 2021-2022 school year (ST) Create an action plan for medically compromised students Create an action plan for students and staff non-vaccinated 5a3. Expand the District’s network security plan to include cyber-attack preparedness, training, system recovery, and incident response for implementation in 2021-2022 (ST) 5a4. Develop and implement an action plan to meet the requirements contained in the Student Online Personal Protection Act of 2019 once ISBE provides guidance on the law (ST) 5b. 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)

Strategic Objectives

Strategic Challenges

Key Goals

Key Action Plans

Ensure all facilities are safe and provide a positive learning environment

Ensure that we have transparent and effective communication with all constituents

Address the emerging facilities needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative
Address all of the safety and space utilization needs for students and staff in the school buildings resulting from COVID-19

5A. Implement the best practices in facilities safety and security management

5B. Maintain effective two-way communication systems that provide timely information and solicit feedback

5a1. Update the Master Facilities Plan specifically regarding capital improvements

Complete the Ten Year Health Life Safety Study and incorporate results into Master Facilities Plan in 2021-2022 (ST)
Implement key roof replacement and HVAC capital improvements from the Master Facilities Plan from 2019-2025 as needed (ST/LT)
Implement the facilities recommendations resulting from the implementation of the Northfield Township Shared Services Program from 2021-2024 (ST/LT)

5a2. 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 2021-2022 school year (ST)

Create an action plan for medically compromised students
Create an action plan for students and staff non-vaccinated

5a3. Expand the District’s network security plan to include cyber-attack preparedness, training, system recovery, and incident response for implementation in 2021-2022 (ST)

5a4. Develop and implement an action plan to meet the requirements contained in the Student Online Personal Protection Act of 2019 once ISBE provides guidance on the law (ST)

5b. 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)

KSF 6: Healthy Financial Position

Strategic Objectives	Strategic Challenges	Key Goals	Key Action Plans
Ensure fiscal solvency of the District	Proactively manage in an environment of changing funding patterns and increased financial mandates from the State and Federal Governments Address the emerging financial needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative Address the financial needs in response to COVID-19 to support instruction and operations	6A. Provide cost-effective staffing plans for essential/highly-valued programs and services 6B. Maintain responsible approach to fiscal operation ensuring cost efficiencies while maintaining our programs and services	6a1. Develop a staffing and operations plan that is cost-effective in light of the anticipated reduction in revenues resulting from the adverse implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021 – 2024 school years. (ST/LT) 6b1. Develop and implement a financial plan, including a study of future borrowing options, to ensure fiscal solvency and implementation of the following goals from 2020-2025 (ST/LT): Continue implementation of capital building projects (roofs, HVAC) Operationalize the staffing, programs, and facilities recommendations resulting from the Shared Service Program Study K-5 programming changes, enrollment projections, and space utilization reports for the potential need for building addition space 6b2. Respond to the TrueNorth Financial Model with appropriate action plans - in the 2021-2024 school years (ST/LT) 6b3. Continuously monitor and respond to State and federal legislation regarding a pension cost shift and 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)

Strategic Objectives

Strategic Challenges

Key Goals

Key Action Plans

Ensure fiscal solvency of the District

Proactively manage in an environment of changing funding patterns and increased financial mandates from the State and Federal Governments
Address the emerging financial needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the TrueNorth Cooperative
Address the financial needs in response to COVID-19 to support instruction and operations

6A. Provide cost-effective staffing plans for essential/highly-valued programs and services

6B. Maintain responsible approach to fiscal operation ensuring cost efficiencies while maintaining our programs and services

6a1. Develop a staffing and operations plan that is cost-effective in light of the anticipated reduction in revenues resulting from the adverse implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021 – 2024 school years. (ST/LT)

6b1. Develop and implement a financial plan, including a study of future borrowing options, to ensure fiscal solvency and implementation of the following goals from 2020-2025 (ST/LT):

Continue implementation of capital building projects (roofs, HVAC)
Operationalize the staffing, programs, and facilities recommendations resulting from the Shared Service Program
Study K-5 programming changes, enrollment projections, and space utilization reports for the potential need for building addition space

6b2. Respond to the TrueNorth Financial Model with appropriate action plans - in the 2021-2024 school years (ST/LT)

6b3. Continuously monitor and respond to State and federal legislation regarding a pension cost shift and 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)