DeKalb.Board.Update.2.12.24

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b. Strategic Planning Update ~ Update 2.7.2024

Summary: Presented by: Ms. Aurora Lora, Insight Education Group
Strategic Plan
Board Update
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
February 12, 2024
About Insight Education Group
       We are practitioners with school and district experience and a
       passion for supporting our partners to shape educational
       systems that are truly equitable for all learners.

       We are committed to providing a partner-driven process
       rather than relying on ”ready-made” programs.

       We understand and appreciate the challenges, nuances, and
       opportunities of implementing small and large-scale systems and
       initiatives.
Strategic Plan Timeline
   OCT         NOV/DEC     JAN            FEB           MAR             APR              MAY              JUN

    Project Planning

                                     Steering Committee Meetings

                              Data Analysis

                           Stakeholder Surveys

                                                   District Leadership Drafts Sections for Feedback

                                                           Focus Groups

                                                           Data Analysis

                                                                            Draft Shared

              Board Work              Board Work                     Board Work                       Final Plan to
                Session                 Session                        Session                         the Board
Steering Committee
 35 members selected based on their individual knowledge and skills, as well
 as their affiliations to particular stakeholder groups
    • district and school staff and leadership;
    • students;
    • parents;
    • community members and leaders; and
    • other key partners
Steering Committee’s Role

       What is the    ● Advise on development of the plan
        value of a    ● Elevate the voices of stakeholders

         steering     ● Be ambassadors for the project

       committee?     ● Provide thought leadership on the
                        implementation of the plan
    Steering Committee Meetings
                                                                                         Meeting 6
                                                                                         Final Review
                                                                          Meeting 5
                                                                          Measuring
                                                                          Progress and
                                                      Meeting 4           Performance
                                                      Data, Priorities,
                                                      and Goals - Pt. 2
                                  Meeting 3
                                  Data, Priorities,
                                  and Goals - Pt. 1
              Meeting 2
              Portrait of
              Graduate, Vision,
Meeting 1     Mission
Sample Plan
Review
Board Work Sessions
● December 11 - Core beliefs, vision, and mission

● March - Finalize core beliefs, vision, and mission; Review
  stakeholder survey results

● April - Provide feedback on the draft priorities and goals

● May / June - Final plan goes to the board for approval
Survey Responses
Preliminary Survey Results