October 8, 2009. Purpose of Transition Plan Transition Activities Transition Findings Next Steps...

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October 8, 2009

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October 8, 2009

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Purpose of Transition Plan

Transition Activities

Transition Findings

Next Steps for Bedford County Public Schools

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Learn about the school system and community in short time period

Make informed decisions

Understand values, hopes, and expectations

Foundation for developing common vision

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April-September 2009

School visits

Individual and group meetings

Written document reviews

Data analysis

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120+ meetings School/Division Staff Parents Students Elected Officials County/City Staff Community/Service Organizations Churches/Faith Community Businesses Higher Education

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Theme #1: High ExpectationsTheme #2: EquityTheme #3: Policy, Practice, and

ProcessTheme #4: LeadershipTheme #5: ChallengesTheme #6: Opportunities

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College and 21st Century workforce readiness

Academic rigor and program opportunities

Exemplary teachers and support staff

BCPS a leader in the education field

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Collection of communities with diverse ties

Maintain quality and high expectations in all communities

0% - 100% mindset

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Culture dominated by practice

Disconnects between policy and practice

Alignment of long-range plans with actions

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Strong leaders

Organizational structure that supports leadership at all levels

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Economy and funding our schools21st Century skill developmentMeeting needs/providing

opportunities for all studentsBedford City-Town ReversionEnrollment trends

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Local economic development and potential business/community partnerships

Online/distance learning and its role in our future instructional plans

Understanding how we do business and exploring ways to improve efficiency

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Monitor New Organizational Plan

Develop/Implement Strategic Plan

School Board Self-Review

Policy Review Process

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Vision – Where do we want to be? Mission – Why do we exist? Core Values – What do we believe? Goals – What do we need to achieve? Objectives – Specific achievement targets Strategies – What will we do? Management Plan – Making sure we do it Cost Matrix – What will it cost or save? Measures of Success – Is it working?

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Instructional/Student Learning PlanComprehensive School PlansLong Range Facility PlanAnnual Staffing Plan

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Monitor New Organizational Plan*

Long Range Facility Plan*

Annual Staffing Plan*

School Board Self-Review?

*Already in progress

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Develop/Implement Strategic Plan including: Elements (Vision, Mission, etc.) Instructional/Student Learning Plan Integrate Revised: ▪ Long Range Facility Plan▪ Annual Staffing Plan

Policy Review Process

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Revise Strategic Plan and Integrate Comprehensive School Plans Revised:▪ Instructional/Student Learning Plan▪ Long Range Facility Plan▪ Annual Staffing Plan

Revise Policies

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October 8, 2009