Strategic Brochure for Stakeholders

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MSD L AWRENCE TOWNSHIP

STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 VISION /Where we aspire to be The district of destination where excellence empowers everyone to reach his/her potential.

MISSION /Our statement of purpose Through innovation and dedication, we educate all students through graduation.

CORE VALUES /Beliefs that guide our work and conduct We believe that living these values builds a culture of cooperation, collaboration, and communication throughout the school community.

Achievement: We are committed to striving for excellence and maximizing performance and potential.

Integrity: We embrace our differences, treating everyone with

Service: We are servant leaders, listening and responding

dignity, honesty, and fairness. We are entrusted to be inclusive and transparent. to the needs of the school community, while focusing on continuous improvement, measureable results, and stakeholder satisfaction.

TOGETHER, we are building the future for LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP STUDENTS

EXCELLENCE IS NOT BY CHANCE. IT REQUIRES A VISION AND A PLAN. In 2015, the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township began a strategic planning process to provide direction for the school district through the year 2020. More than 150 members of our community came together over the course of five months to provide input in nine focus areas, representing curricular, business, and operational aspects associated with serving almost 16,000 students and 2,500 employees. The resulting Strategic Commitments and Strategic Priorities underscore the district’s commitment to excellence.

STRATEGIC COMMITMENTS /By 2020, we will be the district of

destination. Our goal is to advance every academic and operational area within Lawrence Township Schools.

• Every student at every level in every neighborhood has access to a quality school

• Every student can find his/her passion and strength by encountering and exploring innovative and rich opportunities

• Every student is prepared for college or career upon graduation • Every student’s individuality is respected and celebrated Every student is inspired to do his/her best and be • his/her best every day

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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Accelerate Student Achievement Enhance Student Experiences Maximize Operational Efficiencies Attract & Retain Talent

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Begin with the end in mind ACCELERATE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Focus: Student Achievement Goal: Achieve highest level of academic rigor >

S tretching all students academically, while developing problem solving and critical thinking skills and fostering creativity and innovation, prepares them for their post-graduation future.

Goal: Increase student engagement with technology >

I ntegrating technology into the curriculum prepares students to communicate, collaborate, create, and curate via technology.

MAXIMIZE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES Focus: Operations Goal: Improve quality of services cost effectively >

aintaining a balanced operational M budget through efficiencies, cost containment, and revenue opportunities ensures better response time and accuracy.

Focus: Information Technology Goal: Expand sustainable infrastructure > Growing the technology infrastructure

ENHANCE STUDENT EXPERIENCES Focus: Student Services Goal: Enhance the System of Care >

Focus: Performing Arts Goal: Provide comprehensive Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade music program >

> Making fiscally responsible decisions

regarding staffing, operations, and strategic partnerships enables timely investments for future growth and needs.

onnecting with students through C creative expression provides an alternative identity that sustains and supports the arts and music as a valuable part of the community’s culture and existence.

Focus: Athletics & Wellness Goal: Sustain athletic excellence and improve student wellness >

reating competitive and developmental C opportunities for students on the field and in the classroom fosters teamwork, leadership, and pride.

Focus: Public Relations &

Communications

Goal: Increase awareness and build connections >

so that it is consistent with demand and innovation supports all business and learning functions.

Focus: Business & Finance Goal: Maintain strong financial position

roviding students with access to a P comprehensive network of LT advisors and mentors in collaboration with community resources ensures the social and emotional wellness of every student.

S upporting a comprehensive communication strategy focused on community outreach builds school/ district awareness and promotes strategic partnerships.

ATTRACT & RETAIN TALENT Focus: Human Resources Goal: Recruit, Reward, Retain >

6501 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis, IN 46236 www.LTschools.org 317-423-8200

Delivering excellence every

day requires a culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber staff for all positions.