How We Got Here

Dr. John Kopicki engaged in eight months of discovery to gather feedback and solicit input from a variety of stakeholders. The perspectives and insights gathered as a result of these efforts served as a key foundation to the development of DESTINATION 2025. During this time, three essential questions were posed to stakeholders:

 What is going well in our district?  What are the areas in which we can improve?  What is your vision for our district in 3 to 5 years?

Assessing Our Progress

In addition, Cabarrus County Schools administered a needs assessment survey in December of 2021 and January of 2022. Parents, students, and staff member responses provided a foundation for analysis of stakeholder perspectives. Using these survey results combined with the information gathered from other stakeholder engagement efforts, district staff began to analyze these results to identify trending themes and patterns. Over 50,000 stakeholders contributed to these efforts, including students, parents, community members, and district staff.

Strategic Planning Timeline

As a result of the data, community feedback and third-party analysis, an initial strategic plan framework was shared with the Cabarrus County Board of Education at its planning session on March 5, 2022. The Superintendent then held 10 additional Community Feedback Sessions to gain input on the draft framework. Consistent feedback gathered at the sessions demonstrates there was consensus that the strategic plan framework was succinct, focused, and logical. CCS Champions and leaders were identified for each of the six strategic priority areas. Area Teams were then identified to develop key initiatives for the area objectives.