2024-2029 Strategic Plan
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VISION
Valley Central School District empowers innovative, critical, and collaborative thinkers in a learning community where all feel celebrated, confident, and ready to lead choice-filled lives.
MISSION
At Valley Central, we champion curiosity and set high expectations. Our mission is to empower every member to achieve at high levels and embrace the joy of continuous learning.
VALUES
Achievement
Setting high expectations and providing support and resources to ensure all members of the VC community reach high levels of performance and to achieve excellence.
Community
Establishing an inclusive, positive and supportive environment with shared purpose and goals.
Empowerment
Fostering a learning community where all members of the VC community feel valued, make contributions, and have their voices lifted.
Trust
Creating a unified culture through collaboration, respect, and shared responsibility, where all members feel informed, valued and supported.
Priority 1
Elevating Student Success & Engagement
We will equip students with the necessary tools, resources, and support to achieve academic success and lead lives filled with equitable opportunities for choice and fulfillment.
GOALS
We will know we are successful when:
- Teachers personalize instruction to meet the needs of their students
- Student achievement improves
- Learning environments are affirming, welcoming and promote a growth mindset
- Students are engaged and challenged in their
learning
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
We will…
- Provide ongoing targeted, differentiated opportunities for professional learning and collaboration to promote personalized learning experiences and differentiation for students
- Enhance the physical learning environments to promote student collaboration and discourse that meet the needs of different learners
- Regularly audit and refine our instructional practices to develop a responsive curriculum that enhances instructional technology and all learning experiences
PRIORITY 2
Community Belonging + VC Pride
We will foster an inclusive and resilient community culture that embraces and empowers all members, instilling a sense of pride throughout the district
GOALS
We will know we are successful when:
- All members of the VC community feel a sense of belonging and value in VCSD
- The VC community and its stakeholders are present and engaged in school and district events
- Interior and exterior spaces are inviting and instill a sense of pride in the district
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
We will…
- Improve community engagement though consistent, intentional programming aimed at community building and instilling a sense of VC pride
- Create opportunities for educators, students, and families to engage in shared learning experiences through an asset-based approach
- Create and/or designate roles at the school and district level focused on increasing family and community engagement
- Build opportunities and spaces for consistent collaboration amongst staff and for focused, relevant professional learning that leverages expertise
- Expand Social Emotional Learning offerings across all grade levels and schools to account for VC Community needs
- Conduct collaborative facility walkthroughs to identify and address areas in need of improvement
PRIORITY 3
Clear + Transparent Communication
We will prioritize equitable and transparent communication and decision making processes that are accessible and effective for the VC Community and its stakeholders
GOALS
We will know we are successful when:
- The VC Community and its stakeholders feel informed on district and school events, practices, and updates
- The VC Community and its stakeholders know how to access relevant school and district information, resources, and support
- The VC Community has opportunities to share their perspectives, ideas, and concerns
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
We will…
- Develop a districtwide communication plan that outlines the standard operating procedures for internal and external communications that centers accessible and responsive communication from district departments and school buildings
- Select and implement a communication platform that supports external communications and ensures families and students are aware of events, meetings, and other important district dates
- Update the district website and school apps to ensure information is streamlined and navigation is more user friendly
- Establish roles that support campus teams with communication and serve as a liaison between the public, school buildings, and the district