Publiceducationisoneofthemostpowerfulcommitmentsacommunitycanmaketoits future. In Bixby Public Schools, we believe deeply that our schools exist not only to educate students, but to strengthen families, build community, and sustain a healthy, prosperous democracy. This five-year strategic plan reflects that belief, serving as our sharedroadmapforthefuture.
At the heart of this plan is a culture of innovation, one that encourages thoughtful problem-solving, reflective improvement, and bold thinking on behalf of every student. Innovation in Bixby is not about change for its own sake; it is about ensuring that our systems, practices, and learning environments evolve to meet the needs of today’s studentswhilepreparingthemfortomorrow’sopportunities,whatevertheymaybe.
Ourplanisorganizedintofivefocusareasthatguideourwork:safefacilitiesandsound operations, healthy and welcoming culture, vibrant teaching and learning, exemplary teachers and staff, and family and community engagement. Within each area, we have established clear goals, action steps, and measurable outcomes designed to deliver real benefits to students, staff, families, and the broader community. These priorities are interconnected,withprogressineachareastrengtheningthewhole.
We believe every student deserves equitable access to the opportunities created in our publicschoolsystem,regardlessofbackground,circumstances,orindividualresources. Our responsibility is to remove barriers, expand possibilities, and ensure that each learner is supported, challenged, and valued. Our plan is meant to be universal in its design while individualized in its implementation. We strive to attain both practical applicationandaninspirationalvision,resultinginaplanthatinformseverythingwedo.
As such, success must be defined broadly, holding to our high standards. Every student should have the opportunity to experience success through strong academic learning, meaningful relationships, and diverse opportunities, both inside the classroom and through partnerships beyond school walls. By working alongside families, businesses, and community organizations, we can extend learning, helping students discover their strengths,interests,andpurpose.
Thisstrategicplanisbothapromiseandacalltoaction.Itreflectsthecollectivevoiceof our community, highlighting our shared commitment to students. Together, we will continue to build schools that are safe, welcoming, innovative, and deeply connected to the community they serve. Thank you for your trust, partnership, and belief in Bixby Public Schools. The future we are building is full of hope and belongs to all of us, most importantly,toourstudents.
Withgratitudeandresolve,
BIXBY LEARNER ATTRIBUTES
s not just about our technology It's about our practices
Inourworld,innovationisabuzzword,interpretedasanewwayofthinking,an improvedsystemorprocess,oranewtechnology.Butintheend,whatisinnovative todaytypicallybecomesthestatusquoorevenathingofthepast.ForBixbyPublic Schools,thismeansthatinnovationisaconstantlymovingtargetrootedinmindset, practice,andpurpose.Toremaininnovative,wemustmaintainacollectivecommitment tocontinuallyaskhowwecanservestudents,staff,andfamiliesbettertomorrowthan wedidtoday.Innovationistheexpectationthatcreativity,curiosity,andthoughtfulrisktakingareembeddedacrosseverygoalareaofthisstrategicplan–notconfinedtoasingle department,initiative,ortool.
Thisprevailingcultureofinnovationcallsustothinkbeyondthestatusquoandresist complacencywhenbetteroutcomesarepossible.Itchallengesustoask“Whatifwetried somethingdifferent?”and“Howmightweimprove?”inourclassrooms,operations, hiringpractices,communications,andcommunitypartnerships.Inourmissionto ignitethepotentialofeverystudent,innovationmeansbeingwillingtopilotnew approaches,reflectonresults,learnfrommissteps,refineourwork andbeginthe cycleagain
AcultureofinnovationisalsodeeplyconnectedtotheBixbyLearnerAttributes.We expectstudents,staff,andleadersaliketobeinnovativeandinquisitiveastheypursue bettersolutions,resilientandpersistentastheylearnfromchallenges,collaborativeas theyvaluediverseperspectives,andcreativeastheysolveproblemswithintentionand purpose.Theseattributesguidethedistrict’sdecision-making,goalpursuit,and measureofsuccess.
Innovationisevidentinhowwerecruitandretainexemplaryteachersandstaff–by thinkingdifferentlyaboutpipelines,partnerships,mentorship,andworkplaceculture.It isapparentinteachingandlearningthroughengaginginstructionalpractices, responsiblesystemsofsupport,andopportunitiesthatempowerstudentstotake ownershipoftheirlearning.Itisembeddedinoperationsthroughcontinuousprocess reviewstoensureefficiency,fiscalresponsibility,andalignmentwithdistrictpriorities.It ispresentinfamilyandcommunityengagementbyreimagininghowweconnect, communicate,andcollaborate.
Ultimately,aprevailingcultureofinnovationreflectsourbeliefthatBixbyPublicSchools cancelebrateourprogresswhileremainingcommittedtocontinuousimprovement.By choosingcuriosityovercomfortandprogressovertraditionfortradition’ssake,we reaffirmourcommitmenttodoingwhatisbestforstudents.Innovationisnotan initiative;itisawayofthinking.
A Snapshot: Healthy & Welcoming Culture
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GOAL STATEMENT: BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
Design,maintain,andupgradeourfacilitiestomeetthehigheststandardsofsafety,preparedness,and accesscontroltoensureallstudents,staff,andvisitorsareprotectedinasecureandresilientenvironment.
Monitorandrefine departmentalprocessesto ensurethemosteffective captureandefficientuse ofeverydollar
Developanevaluationform toconductasemi-annual reviewprocessforall departmentheadstoassess theirfinancialmetrics, budgetadherence,and processefficiency
Prioritizebothshort-term andlong-term departmentalneeds
Establishsoundinternal operatingpracticesand systemsofaccountability
Deliverables: Highlyeffectiveand efficientdepartmental processes
Establishanannual emergencydrillwiththe districtsafetyteamand communityemergency responseentities
Implementintensive trainingonallcurrently usedapplicationsfor districtleadership Ensureallstaffareup-todateoncurrentbest practicesforsafety protocols
Deliverables: Quarterlyschoolsafety updates
Completeannualsitesafety auditsandreviewthe findingswithsite administration Developaresponseplanfor short-termpriorityneedsat eachsiteusingallocated statefunding Analyzeandcoordinate sustainableannualupdates tomeetlong-termneedsat eachsiteusingtheOSSI Assessment
Deliverables: Updatedsafetyprotocol Maximizedsafetyforeach site
BENEFITS-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY
Physicalsafetyandsecurity
Soundoperationalmanagement
Collaborativerelationshipwithfirst responders
Financialtransparency District-wideemergencypreparedness
Developimproved methodsforsharing criticalsafetyandsecurity informationwithfamilies
HostDistrictSafetyTeam quarterlymeetingswith stakeholders Developsafety-relatedsite communicationtemplates Reviewandimplementthe safetyresponseprotocol withfamilies
Deliverables: Timelyandaccurate communicationtofamilies duringemergencies
GOAL STATEMENT: BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
Focusonoverallstakeholderwellness,achievingahighlevelofeffectiveemployeeretention,strongindicators ofstudentinclusionandwell-being,andhighratesofparticipationinschooleventsandorganizations.
Implementa comprehensivestaff wellnessprogram
Enhancerecognitionand retentioneffortsthrough regularcelebrationofstaff achievements
Conductannualemployee satisfactionsurveysto gatherfeedbackandguide retentioninitiatives
Collaboratewithlocal providerstosecure opportunitiesforemployee wellness,suchasyoga, exercise,andstress management
Deliverables: Staffwellnessprogram
Strengthenstudent inclusionandwell-being indicatorsacrossallgrade levels
Implementstudentvoice opportunities(surveys, focusgroups,advisory councils)toguideinitiatives
Expandlifeskillsandwhole childdevelopmentby integratingpracticesand resourcesacrossallgrade levels
Providestafftrainingon inclusiveandregulationfocusedpracticesthat nurturesafetyand belongingsoeverystudent canlearn
Deliverables: Studentconnectednessand increasedwell-being
Increasestakeholder ratingsregardingtheir senseofvalueand belongingatallschool sites
Conductannualclimate andculturesurveysto gatherfeedbackfromstaff, students,andfamilies
Developsite-based recognitioninitiativesto celebratecontributionsand highlightthepositive impactofemployeesand students
Strengthencommunication andconnectioneffortsby increasingfeedbackand collaboration
Boosttherateof participationinschool eventsandorganizations
Promoteinclusiveschool eventsthatreflectdiverse interestsandencourage participationfromall stakeholders
Createincentivesand recognitionprogramsto celebrateactiveinvolvement Enhancecommunication andoutreachusingmultiple platformstoshareevent information
Deliverables: Guidanceprogramsthat proactivelyaddressstudent behaviors
BENEFITS-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY
Positivelearningenvironments Overallwell-being
Opportunitiesfor connectedness
Deliverables:
Robustparticipationin establishedschoolevents andorganizations
GOAL STATEMENT: BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
Createequitable,innovativeenvironmentswhereteachingandlearningthrive.Throughrigorousanddiverse experiences,collaborativepractices,andconsistent,high-qualityinstruction,studentswilltakeownershipof theirlearningandgraduateasmotivated,well-roundedleaderspreparedforreal-worldsuccess.
Deliverhigh-quality instructionwithina responsive,tieredsystem ofsupports(BTSS)
ImplementourBTSS procedureswithfidelity. Developaplaybookofhighyield,research-based practices
Maintainanup-to-date libraryofinterventions. Establishcleargrading guidelinesandpractices thatreflectmasteryof standards
Deliverables:
InstructionalPlaybook InterventionLibrary Gradereportsreflecting masteryofstandards
Fosterlearning experiencesthatpromote theBixbyLearner Attributes
Designintentional opportunitiestocultivate theBixbyLearnerAttributes FostercollaborativePLCs wherestudentlearningis thefocus
Deliverables: Intentional,cohesive, equitableinstructionin everyclassroom
Expandopportunitiesfor innovativelearningand professionalgrowth.
Cultivateacollectivevision andclearunderstandingof BTSStoguideconsistent application
Buildthecapacityofall teacherstodeliverhighqualityinstructionthrough theeffectiveuseofour adoptedTier1instructional resources
Supporttheeffectiveuseof alldistrict-provided resourcesthrough intentionalcoaching
Deliverables: Responsive,reflective professionaldevelopment
BENEFITS-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY
Proficiencyofstandards
Accesstoresources Personalizedinterventionandenrichment
CultivationoftheBixbyLearnerAttributes Continuousacademicgrowth
Prioritizetheprovisionof high-qualityresourcesfor everylearning environment
Coordinatedepartmental andsitedecisionswhen purchasingtechnology, instructionalresources,and furnituretoensure consistencyandequity Ensurethedistrict’s instructionalprioritiesare embeddedintheannual textbookadoptionprocess
Deliverables: High-qualityinstructional resources
GOAL STATEMENT: BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
Sustainahighlyqualifiedworkforcebyofferingcompetitivecompensation, manageableclasssizes,and meaningfulmentorship.Throughdata-informedrecruitment,employeefeedback,andintentionalretention strategies,thedistrictwillmaintainoneofthehighestemployeeretentionratesinthestate.
Attractahighlyqualified anddiverseworkforce
Strengthenrecruitment partnershipswith universities,educator preparationprograms,and professionalorganizations toattractdiverse,highly qualifiedcandidates Fostercommunity partnershipsforstaffperks PromoteBixbyPublic Schoolsasanemployerof choicethroughtargeted marketing,outreach,and competitivecompensation messaging
Deliverables: Highlyqualifiedteachers reflectiveof community demographics
Conductannualoperational audits,includingrevenuegeneratingprogramslike ChildNutrition,toreduce inefficienciesandreinvest savingsintocompetitivepay andresources
Establishandmaintaina fiscallyresponsible compensationstrategy, includingannualstipends orsalaryenhancements
Deliverables: Competitivecompensation
Prioritizethehiringof certifiedpersonnel Reviewteachertostudent rationumbersannuallyto ensureappropriate allocationofstaff
Deliverables: Optimalclasssizes
BENEFITS-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY
Life-changingteachersandstaff
Professionalmentorship Competitivepay
Increaseemployee retentionthrough engagementandsupport
Implementavenuesfor currentsupportstaffto becomeprofessionally certified
Establishconsistent employeecommunication andfeedbacksystems, includingregular engagementandexit surveys,toidentifyareasfor improvementand proactivelyaddress concerns
Deliverables: Highemployeeretention rate
GOAL STATEMENT: BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
Strengthenfamilyandcommunityengagementbybuildingmeaningfulpartnershipsthatfostershared ownershipinlearning.Throughtransparentcommunication,inclusiveopportunities,andresponsive feedback,thedistrictwillensurefamiliesandcommunitymembersfeelinformed,valued,andconnected.
GrowarobustCommunity Educationprogram offeringmultiple opportunitiesfor stakeholders.
Provideclearandaccessible proceduresforstafftooffer classesandcamps Reviewandupdatefinancial procedurestostreamline payments
Increasecommunity-wide promotionofofferings
Deliverables: Robustcatalogof CommunityEducation offerings
Developplansandbegin implementationstepsfor anEarlyChildhoodCenter thatincludesEmployee Childcare
Engagewithdistrictsthat haverecentlyand successfullylauncheda similarprogram Developanimplementation timeline,staffingneeds, andassociatedbudget Ensurebondplanning includesthenecessary componentstosupportthe project
Deliverables: Solidifiedplanandbudget fortheEarlyChildhood Center
Fostercommunity partnershipstooffer meaningfulstudent internshipopportunities
WorkalongsidetheBHS CollegeandCareer Counselortomaintain positivecommunity relationships Sharesuccessstoriesand studentprofilestopromote theprogram
Deliverables: Increasednumberof internshippartnerships
