Agenda Item
a. Approval of the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan to include the Vision, Mission, Core Beliefs, Strategic Goal Areas, Performance Objectives and Strategy Map ~ Updated 6.4.2024
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Aurora Lora, Facilitator, Insight Education Group
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the proposed 2024-2029 Strategic Plan in accordance with Board Policy CA, to include the Vision, Mission, Core Beliefs, Strategic Goal Areas, Performance Objectives, and Strategy Map.
Why: Approval of the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan for the DeKalb County School District will meet BOE Policy CA: Goals and Objectives: It is the policy of the DeKalb County Board of Education to ensure the development of a Strategic Plan for the DeKalb County School District to serve as the template by which all short-and long-range efforts are measured.
The Superintendent is charged with the responsibility for District-wide strategic planning. All other District planning must occur in accordance with the District’s Strategic Plan, with linkages clearly identified. The Strategic Plan will be published and disseminated to all stakeholders on the district’s website, through regular newsletters, in community forums, and in an annual report to the Board of Education.
Details: On September 11, 2024, the Board of Education voted to use a process developed by Insight Education Group to develop a high-quality Strategic Plan for the DeKalb County School District. The process included leading multiple community engagement sessions, analyzing data, engaging various teams in the plan development, and providing support to divisions and schools to cascade the plan.
Financial impact: All budgets will be aligned to the Strategic Plan.
Contact: Mr. Elijah Palmer, Chief of Staff, Office of the Superintendent, 678-676-0196
Dr. Sherry Everett, Director of Strategic Management, Office of the Chief of Staff, 678-676-0435
Effective: July 1, 2024
Status: Attorney approval not required
DeKalb County School District
Strategic Planning Report – 2024
DeKalb County School District Strategy Map