Updated Strategic Plan - Overview● Why is the Strategic Plan important?

○ Mechanism for the input of the EWSD community on educational priorities to be translated into action

○ Guides the allocation of finite resources/budget based on input of the community and within context of fiscal constraints (ie, tax cap). For example, which areas get increased resourcing, which are maintained, and which get less.

○ Coherent longer-term plan reflecting input of “the many” and minimizes ad-hoc input of “the few”

○ Provides an accountability mechanism for the administration and board

● Why is it being updated?

○ The current Strategic Plan covers 2012/13 through 2017/18 school years

○ The updated 5 year plan will cover 2018/19 through 2022/23 school years

● How is it being updated?

○ Based on broad input from EWSD community (parents, staff, community members, students)

○ Survey is the cornerstone of process to gather this input

Role of the Strategic Planning Committee

MissionTo gather input on priorities from a broad representation of EWSD community in an objective way

Key responsibilities

○ Identify key Dimensions to be included in survey○ Develop Survey Tool, Methodology, and Communication Plan○ Spread the word to drive a high response rate○ Coordinate with administration on the assessment of results

and presentation to Board for adoption

Updated Strategic Plan - Overview of The ProcessPhase 1

Set Foundation(mid-Nov to end-Feb)

• Established dimensions• Developed survey & methodology• Developed communication plan

Phase 2Survey Process

(mid-Feb to mid-April)

• Sent out survey• Communication plan to increase

response rate

Phase 3Analyze Input

(mid-April to present)

• Compile and summarize results

Phase 4Plan Developed & Adopted

(June to October)

• District teams develop draft 5 yr timeline to support priority areas

identified• Strategic Plan drafted

• Adopted by Board

List of 15 Dimensions Used In Survey (finalized with community input)

DIMENSION DEFINITION DIMENSION DEFINITION

Social, Emotional and Physical Wellness

Character education, guidance Expanded Elective Opportunities

Classes, projects to encourage interests

STEM Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Communication & Time Management

Public speaking, time management

Facilities and Security Condition of buildings, student safety

Clubs & Extracurricular Activities

Before and after school activities

Real‑World Learning Activities to connect students with experts

Civic Responsibility Value of informed, engaged citizenry

English Language Arts Reading, spelling, literature, grammar

The Arts Courses, experiences and opportunities in performance, visual and applied arts

Mathematics Effective computation, real‑world connections, problem solving

Social Studies History, government, social relationships

College/Post‑Secondary Placement

Advisement on college process, vocational/military options

World Languages Study of commonly used languages; cultural exchanges

Science Scientific method, hands‑on lab work, research

Format of SurveyThe two main components of the survey were:

1. Identify your highest and lowest priority Dimensions from 15 Dimensionsa. What are your five highest priorities?b. What are your five lowest priorities?

2. Provide commentsa. Note - 214 surveys contained comments

Caveats clearly indicated on the survey:● That survey results wouldn’t impact core curriculum● That athletics was not included, since this is covered under separate plan

How the survey was administered● On-line and hard copy● EWSD community notified multiple ways: by the district (email, hard copy) and proactive efforts

of PTO, faculty/staff, and committee members

Response Rate Metrics — 806 Completed Surveys

RESPONDENT GROUP TOTAL ELIGIBLE RESPONSES RESPONSE RATE

Parents (with children in schools)

988(# households)

479 27-32%*

Educator/Staff 365 159 44%

Students(11th/12th grade)

289 122 42%

Community Member (w/o children in schools)

1792(# households)

46 1-2%**

TOTALS 806

* estimate of response rate of all parents. Assumes 1.5-1.8 parents per household as rough estimate (1482-1778 total)** estimate of response rate of all comm members. Assumes 1.2-1.5 adults per household as rough estimate (2150-2688 total)

Response Rate Metrics — 806 Completed Surveys

% of respondents ranking the dimension as one of their top 5 highest prioritiesThe higher the %, the higher the priority

% of respondents ranking the dimension as one of their top 5 lowest prioritiesThe higher the %, the lower the priority

Comments Section - Response Metrics

TOTAL PARENTS FACULTY STUDENTS COMMUNITY

# Completed Surveys 806 479 159 114 46

# Surveys with Comments 214 119 50 31 14

% with Comments 27% 25% 31% 27% 30%

Observations/Themes on Comments - Across All Groups

● Comments generally constructive and added very useful information○ Fair amount of specific ideas & suggestions○ These will be taken into consideration by district as detailed plans are

developed● A few High Priority Dimensions which all respondent groups reinforced in

comments○ Security○ Real-World Learning○ Social & Emotional

● Comments reflect the need for the Strategic Plan to balance the desires of those who are worried about “too much” (e.g., too many APs) and those who would like to see “even more” (e.g., acceleration, advanced classes, competitions)

Members of the Strategic Planning Committee - Thank you!!

● 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 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)

And thank you to all 806 members of EWSD community who participated in survey!