STRATEGIC PLAN
Deuel School District's Belief Statement:
Everyone in the community contributes to the education of the children in our schools. Therefore, we are committed to: Personal responsibility and accountability. Respecting others and maintaining an open line of communication in the district. Providing opportunities and resources for individual success. Maintaining and communicating high academic and professional standards and expectations.
Introduction
The Deuel School Board supported a district wide strategic planning process to help to inform the Board about future goals for the district. A specific survey was prepared to assess responses that represented these specific groups:
♦ Deuel students in grades 6-12
♦ Staff members of the Deuel School
♦ Parents of Deuel students
♦ Deuel community members
The survey was conducted between mid-January and early February (2021). The response rate was very good with 262 student responses and 56 staff responses. The parent / community survey had 251 responses. The data compilation from the surveys were shared with the School Board and administration at a previous school board meeting. Focus group meetings, involving both internal and external stakeholders were held to turn survey themes into goal statements and to devise action steps to accomplish the stated goals. The following themes were identified and are shared in this document along with an implementation schedule and specific action steps.
Strategic Plan Snapshot
Academics
Definition: Create a supportive, data-driven educational environment that promotes academic achievement, accountability, and lifelong learning skills, preparing students for success both academically and in real-world contexts
Goal: 1) The Deuel School District will improve their academics, specifically raising their SBAC and ACT Scores. 2) The Deuel School District will continue to use their formative MAPS assessment and track student growth both individually and summatively
Metric: SBAC advanced and proficient scores to increase by 5% at the district level, and ACT composite score of 22. MAPS growth assessments, annual 60% above median RIT Score for students
Communication
Definition: Enhance transparency, engagement, and collaboration among staff, students, parents, and the community through a structured, consistent, & inclusive communication approach
Goal: The Deuel School District will improve both internal & external communications
Metric: Inaugural and benchmark survey administered by Deuel School District.
Facilities
Definition: Enhance the physical environment of the school, ensuring it is welcoming, professional, and conducive to learning
Goal: The Deuel School District will consider facility upgrades and improvements
Metric: Future staff, student, parent, & community survey conducted by the district
School Pride - Parent & Community Engagement
Definition: Strengthen connections between the school, families, and the broader community to foster a collaborative environment that supports student learning, community involvement, and pride in school identity
Goal: The Deuel School District will improve school pride and parent/community engagement
Metric: Survey conducted by the school district
Student Behavior & Student Support
Definition: Establish a supportive and structured environment that fosters positive behavior, academic growth, and future readiness for students
Goal: The Deuel School District will improve both student behavior and student support
Metric: Survey conducted by the district and outcomes from data retreats
The Mission of the Deuel School District-
Empower students to become independent learners, personally accountable, and responsible citizens.