EWSD Strategic Plan2018/19 through 2022/23

Overview of Strategic Plan❖ This 5-year plan is the result of a year-long process that engaged all

members of our school community in identifying and prioritizing areas of focus and need for the five-year period beginning with the 2018/19 academic year.

❖ This strategic plan is the vehicle that guides our focus and priorities over the next five years. It will serve as a “blueprint” to revise or establish specific curriculum and program plans. The strategic plan helps ensure that everyone in the district has a shared purpose and is moving in the same direction towards the future.

Four Phase Strategic Plan Process

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Development of Strategic Plan1. A Strategic Planning Committee was formed2. A set of 15 Educational Dimensions were identified3. A priority survey for those Educational Dimensions was distributed to the

entire district community4. The results of the survey were analyzed by the Planning Committee5. Based on the community responses, four of the Educational Dimensions

were identified as Priority Areas6. The Priority Areas were presented to the Board of Education7. The district leadership team (working with faculty), developed draft

five-year plans to support each of the Priority Areas

District Priority AreasBased on the community responses, four Priority Areas were identified among the 15 Educational Dimensions presented in the community survey.

These District Priority Areas are:

1. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)2. Real-World Learning (RWL)3. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)4. Facilities and Security (F&S)

Year 1 Priority Area Goals

STEM Year 1 Goals“The District will continue to promote and enhance the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.”

1. Assess STEM offerings District-wide and identify building/grade level gaps where STEM programs can be enhanced or created

2. Explore and evaluate programs that support addressing gap areas (e.g., engineering, elementary and middle level)

3. Explore the integration of those elements of the arts (e.g., design, production) that can be successfully integrated into STEM for the creation of a STEAM program

RWL Year 1 Goals“The District will enhance real-world learning experiences for students to help demonstrate the link between knowledge and practice, including, connecting students with outside experts.”

1. Identify where RWL and project-based activities currently reside in present curriculum and individual classrooms

2. Explore ideas for real-world learning from the field3. Explore the creation of dedicated physical space and

structures to support RWL4. Explore ongoing community connections in support of

authentic learning opportunities and project development

5. Identify present civics education opportunities in District6. Identify present field experiences and explore others7. Explore present and potential physical education, health,

business and home and career experiences geared to lifetime health and wellness and successful living

SEL Year 1 Goals“The District will develop plans to enhance students’ social, emotional and physical wellness, encouraging programs impacting social, emotional and physical health, mindfulness, anti-bullying, stress/anxiety reduction, nutrition & exercise.”

1. Conduct a climate study to determine areas of strength and areas for growth in District K-12 SEL

2. Provide opportunities for administrators across the three buildings to meet to discuss issues of climate and discipline through a restorative practice lens

3. Identify current district programs and practices for SEL4. Visit other school districts to view SEL programs5. Explore outside opportunities for suggested social and

emotional programs and activities through books, research, conferences and the like

6. Work with PTOs, EAC and other avenues to assess areas for parent workshops and support

F&S Year 1 Goals“The District will continue to improve district facilities with an emphasis on the condition of the buildings and grounds and the safety and security of students, staff and the community.”

1. Identify facility projects to be completed 2. Create a roadmap of completion times for each project3. Make a determination regarding athletic field projects4. Submit plans for North Side fence to NYS5. Develop plans for NYS for Willets Road fence6. Explore possibility of temporarily closing athletic fields7. Develop potential projects for a 2019 Capital Reserve

Fund and budget Proposition8. Continue to review and revise (as necessary) Safety Plan

with building and District Safety Committees9. Provide staff emergency education program

10. Expand staff emergency training opportunities11. Review procedures for identifying, monitoring and

supporting at-risk students

Next Steps1. Approval of Strategic Plan by Board of Education2. Completion of Year 1 items in each of the four Priority Areas3. Review and adjust (as necessary) of Strategic Plan items for following

years4. Presentation of Strategic Plan progress to the Board of Education

Strategic Planning Committee• Rumayla Bhalloo (Parent) • James Bloomgarden (Principal of North Side School) • Melisa Byrns (District, Public Relations) • Rich Caroddo (Co-Chair, Parent) • Kimberlie Choo (Parent) • Bette Efthymiou (Parent) • Sean C. Feeney (Co-Chair, Principal of The Wheatley School) • Meryl Fordin (East Williston Teachers Association President) • Elaine Kanas (Co-Chair, Superintendent) • Ed Kemnitzer (District, Director of Tech., Innovation & Information Services)• Janice Luu (Parent) • Treika Morgret (Parent) • Sharon Piscopia (Parent, Chairperson Educational Advisory Committee)