Ozark School District

Road Map to SuccessRoad Map to Success

By: Della StewartBy: Della Stewart

Mission The mission of Ozark School District, a

partnership of schools, families, and community to ensure each student graduates prepared to succeed and contribute in a global society by engaging our diverse learners in a challenging personalized program of educational excellence.

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Enrollment Growth

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Series1 2,989 3,107 3,210 3,348 3,450 3,549 3,682 3,925 4,135 4,403 4,632

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Situation Analysis Fastest Growing areas in US Current Enrollment—4,635 Expected to Double Next Decade Growth for Nixa and Ozark 33.6% Ozark is Expected to Surpass Nixa

Reignite Community’s Passion to Build a World-Class System

Recruit a Community Relation Coordinator Provide Personnel with Tools Needed Enhance Communication Network Face-to-Face Communication-Listening Technology to Communicate Messages

Educators

Parents

BusinessPartnersCommunity

How Will we Assure Staff use Effective Teaching Strategies? Implement Assessment Strategies Create Innovative Learning Environment Engage and Accommodate all Students Engage Staff in Professional Development Give Students Real-World Experience Establish Positive Relationships

Ozark is Expanding Programs to Ensure all Students Succeed How are we doing this? Expanding Outreach Programs Expanding Alternative Option Programs Expanding Extracurricular Activities Targeting Parent Involvement in Education

Strengths Dedication of Educators and Management Strong Community Relationship High Quality Educators and Staff Excellent Curriculum—Challenging Standards

Weaknesses Growing Student Population Limited Employees Limited Financial Resources

Growth

Opportunities Excellent Academic Ratings State Champs in all Arenas Technology is Latest and Greatest

Threats New State Funding Formula Limited Bonding Capacity Reduction of Operating Levy Public Opinion

Make Ozark Schools a stop on your Road to Success!

Services A+ Program

Alternative Programs

Pre-School Child Care JROTC

Gifted Extra-Curricular Tutoring Dual Credit College Courses

Financial Objectives Allocate Funds to Continue Standards Maintain Equity and Adequate Staffing Funding to Accommodate Growth Maintain Current Buildings Long-Range Planning for Future Needs

Why Should You Choose Ozark Schools? We Are a World Class School System Young People are Prepared for College Prepared for Workforce and Life Require Good Teaching Practices We are Prepared for Future Growth

We Have a Road Map to Guide All Students for Success in Life!