Four-Year Strategic Plan
2014 - 2018
2013-2014
Strategic Summit
BQ (LEGAL)
•The Board shall ensure that a District improvement plan and improvement plans
for each campus are developed, reviewed, and revised annually for the purpose of
improving the performance of all students. The Board shall annually approve
District and campus performance objectives and shall ensure that the District and
campus plans:
1. Are mutually supportive to accomplish the identified objectives; and
2. At a minimum, support the state goals and objectives under Education
Code Chapter 4.
BQ (LOCAL)
•The Board shall approve and periodically review the District’s mission and goals
to improve student performance. The mission, goals, and the approved District
and campus objectives shall be mutually supportive and shall support the state
goals and objectives under Education Code, Chapter 4.
2013-2014
Strategic Summit
Facilitators
Denise Collier, Ed.D.
Karen G. Rue, Ed.D.
Edward Chevallier, Ed.D.
Rob Thornell, Ed.D.
Coordinators
Jerhea Nail, Communications
Angela Scott, Superintendent’s Office
Jennifer Carlisle, Superintendent’s Office
Strategic Summit Participants
Business and Community
Linda Caram, AT&T
Kristi Wade, Cisco
Dennis Shingleton, City of Fort Worth
Mayor Bob Golden, City of Haslet
Scott Campbell, City of Roanoke
Steve Hulsey, Corgan Architect
Creston Woods, Deloitte University
Scott Orr, Fidelity Investments
Candy Slocum, Interlink
Rebecca Freed, Council of PTAs
Mayor Connie White, Town of Trophy Club
Board Members
Mel Fuller, President
Josh Wright, Vice-President
Judy Copp
Mark Schluter
Anne Davis-Simpson, Ph.D.
Parents
Anthony Luedicke
Matthew Edwards
Brenda Hayes
Tobi VanStory
Melanie Etchieson
Kristi Smith
Amanda Bruner
Kathleen Wilson
Terri Jones
Students
Kaitlyn Dotson – BNHS
Ethan Gindt – BNHS
Ron McGriff – BNHS
Luke Hall – NHS
Emma Bayne – NHS
Macie Grippin – NHS
Savannah Cooper –
NHS
Peyton Elliott – SAHS
Teachers
Gary Keller
Sarah Menn
Brittany Harper
Gwen Hilliard
Stacy Miles
Matthew Biles
Holly Duesterheft
Christy Buce
Lyndsie Smith
Linda Melbourn
Che Williams
Kayla Gentry
Randi Ann Kula
Nicole Wallis
Principals
Mike Blankenship
Jason Childress
Robin Ellis
Deborah McCune
Linda Parker
Michelle Pawski
Todd Rodgers
Cathy Sager
Jofee’ Tremain
Admin
Mehran Aghili
Adam Bennett
Cindy Brown
Karla Burkholder
Emily Conklin
Linda Denning
Damon Edwards
Susan Elza
Gary Gindt
Jon Graswich
Sunni Johnson
Kevin Lacefield
Dennis McCreary
Tony Neely
Rory Peacock
Kitty Poehler
Carl Shawn
Rob Thornell
Strategic Planning
•
NISD plans
– Five-year strategic and operational plan 2001 - 2006
– Four-year strategic plan 2006 – 2010
– Four-year strategic plan 2010 – 2014
– Next four-year strategic plan 2014 – 2018
•
Common themes run through all
– Student success
– Curriculum alignment
– Community and parent participation and partnership
– Safety
– The learning environment
– Extended use of technology
– Quality staff
– Student centered
•
Prior plans have been successful at moving the District forward
The Pathway to Planning Success
• Our CORE BELIEFS lead us to a VISION of the ideal or
our preferred future.
• Our VISION causes us to consider our MISSION to
bring the VISION to reality.
• Our MISSION is about purpose, it is the answer to the
question, “Why do we exist as a learning
organization?”
• We will achieve this MISSION, our purpose for
existence, through our strategic OPERATIONAL GOALS.
Future Focused
• What are the most important changes in
the last 13 years?
• What are the skills our kids need to
succeed?
• What does success look like for
Northwest ISD students in 2026?
• What are our priorities?
Future-Ready Learners
We are currently preparing students
for jobs that don’t yet exist . . .
using technologies that haven’t been
invented . . .
in order to solve problems we don’t
even know are problems yet.
David Warlick – Connect Learning blog
Future Focused
Northwest ISD is and must be…
A transformed environment for student
learning and performance where creativity,
imagination, and innovation are required
and expected.
Future Focused
• Common VISION and MISSION
• Grounded in our CORE BELIEFS
• Clear Expectations with our Strategic Goals
• Understood, Endorsed, Lived, and
Reinforced by our Community, Parents,
Staff, and Students
Recommendations
• Mayor Bob Golden
• Kristie Wade, Parent/Business Member
• Gwen Hilliard, Teacher
• Students (click)
Core Beliefs
We believe that:
• Kids come first
• Continuous improvement is (critical)
essential for future success
(of the Northwest Independent School District.)
• The success of each student is the shared
responsibility of students, families, schools,
and community
• Environment influences learning
VISION
Northwest ISD
The best and most sought-after school district
where every student is future ready:
• Ready for college
• Ready for the global workplace
• Ready for personal success
Mission
Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents
and community,
will (provide) engage all students in a
premier education
preparing them to be successful,
productive citizens.
Operational Goals
Goal I
Northwest ISD will (provide premier programs)
design dynamic learning experiences to ensure
that all students are (successful) future-ready
learners.
Operational Goals
Goal II
Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain,
and recognize an exceptional, highly
motivated staff to optimize student
engagement and learning.
Operational Goals
Goal III
Northwest ISD will (provide) communicate
in a timely, open (communication) manner
and engage parents and (positive parental)
community members in positive partnership
opportunities in our schools.
Operational Goals
Goal IV
Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities
and support systems that enhance a
positive learning environment and foster
student and community pride.
Operational Goals
Goal V
Northwest ISD will invest resources to
ensure that students, parents, and the
community receive optimal educational
services.
Targeted Objectives
Goal I – Targeted
Objective A
(Develop) Design and implement curriculum that (addresses)
Goal I – Targeted
Objective B
Transform the learning environment through choice,
relevance, and engagement. (and choice.)
Goal I – Targeted
Objective C
Advance collaboration, creativity, imagination, and innovation
through differentiation and multi-dimensional learning.
incorporates the learning requirements of future-ready
students as identified by (The Partnership for 21st Century
Skills.) the NISD Profile of a Graduate.
Goal I – Targeted Provide personalized anywhere/anytime learning (using tools
Objective D and resources available for a 24/7 environment.) through the
integration of evolving digital resources.
Goal I – Targeted
Objective E
Facilitate healthy life choices to advance student health,
productivity, and well-being.
Targeted Objectives
Goal II – Targeted
Objective A
Promote a climate and culture within Northwest ISD (that
maximizes) to ensure that actions align to the core beliefs
and vision of the District.
Goal II– Targeted
Objective B
Recognize excellence by rewarding efforts that are
successful reflections of the District's mission and goals.
Goal II – Targeted
Objective C
Develop a wellness program designed to improve employee
health, productivity, and well-being.
Goal II – Targeted
Objective D
Reward continued service to the District and profession
through a salary structure that is competitive and that
serves as a recruiting tool.
Goal II – Targeted Expand comprehensive professional learning systems that
Objective E remain responsive to the needs of future-ready learners.
Targeted Objectives
Goal III – Targeted
Objective A
Engage parents as partners to create a shared
ownership of established and emerging cultures to
enhance the learning of students.
Goal III – Targeted
Objective B
Increase community connections and relationships that
positively contribute to the academic and social success
of students.
Goal III– Targeted
Objective C
Engage in open dialogue and information sharing
between the District and the greater Northwest
community.
Goal III – Targeted
Objective D
Brand Northwest ISD to promote an identity that is
immediately recognizable and conveys connection and
pride in the school district and its schools.
Targeted Objectives
Goal IV – Targeted
Objective A
Ensure safe, comfortable, and secure facilities by
evaluating, making modifications, and incorporating the
latest innovations in student safety, custodial services,
transportation services, and student management.
Goal IV – Targeted
Objective B
Provide clean, safe, efficient, and effective instructional
environments through proactive maintenance and
custodial services.
Goal IV– Targeted
Objective C
Provide relevant technology resources to optimize District
operations and student learning.
Goal IV – Targeted
Objective D
Conserve energy, reduce waste, and promote
environmental stewardship among staff and students.
Goal IV – Targeted
Objective E
Meet fast-growth needs through a dynamic Long-Range
Facility Plan that anticipates and prepares for enrollment
gains.
Targeted Objectives
Goal V – Targeted
Objective A
Ensure an instructionally-driven budget process aligned
with the Strategic Plan.
Goal V – Targeted
Objective B
Provide relevant policy, regulatory, evaluation, finance,
and student information systems ensuring organizational
efficiencies.
Goal V– Targeted
Objective C
Deliver excellence in financial management.
Goal V – Targeted
Objective D
Investigate and secure funding and resources to augment
the District Mission.
Next Steps
• February 24, 2014 – Board action on
proposed Strategic Plan
• Communicate – 2014 – 2018 Strategic Plan
• June 2014 – Review 2013 – 2014 DIP
• August 2014 – Discussion and Board Action
on 2014 – 2015 DIP
Four-Year Strategic Plan
2014 - 2018