The Board of Education approved District 99’s strategic plan in May 2022. The plan was created through a collaborative process that included the input of students, staff, parents, school board members, business leaders and community members. Our plan, Future Focused, Future Ready, reflects our commitment to ensure that all students graduate equipped to realize their potential and positively impact their community and the larger world. The information below outlines our four strategic directions as well as the expectations and indicators of progress for each one.

 

AN EQUITABLE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

• Ensure safe and sustainable opportunities for all students and families, including access to district resources
• Develop and communicate common expectations for students and staff Build community, foster belonging and value the diverse perspectives of every member of our community
• Embed social and emotional learning, equitable and inclusive practices and restorative practices into all learning environments
• Prioritize open, two-way communication and authentic relationships by treating others with dignity, care and empathy

Expectation	Goals	Measures of Success
100% of students and families will have a meaningful connection or be supported in establishing a meaningful connection within their school community.	All students and families will have a connection to others at school. We will seek to understand and support anyone not feeling connected to others. All students will follow established behavior expectations as demonstrated by receiving zero or one office discipline referral (ODR) for B code incidents or they will receive additional support to redirect the student behavior and reduce repeat behaviors.	Number of students that are connected to a staff member identified as someone that is trusted or connected if students have a problem or need Number of students participating in co-curriculars Annual climate survey measures Discipline data related to significant discipline violations

GROWTH OF STUDENT OWNERSHIP AND AGENCY

• Challenge students and hold them accountable in developing self-advocacy skills as well as respectful and responsible actions
• Demonstrate that students are valued partners by integrating student voice and choice in their learning and personal growth
• Help students develop a broader understanding, context and purpose of what they are learning and why they are learning it
• Develop experiences that foster an understanding of their role as global citizens
• Create a culture where students are equipped and empowered to realize their full potential

Expectation	Goals	Measures of Success
100% of students will be accountable or be supported in their learning through their personal ownership and agency.	All students will be in regular attendance, or will be supported through attendance intervention monitoring. All students will achieve C’s or better in every class each semester or will be supported through individual support. All students will take advantage of interventions and supports or will have been identified as not needing additional support.	Percentage of students who regularly attend school each year and over the past 5 years Percentage of students who earn a C or better grade during each semester of the school year A measurement of students taking advantage of interventions and supports (metric to be determined)

INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

• Help students develop practical life and leadership skills for the future
• Engage and support the role of families in post-secondary planning
• Increase student awareness of and exposure to a variety of options for life after high school, including expanding community partnerships

Expectation	Goals	Measures of Success
100% of students will be fully prepared for the post high school experience of their choice.	All students will complete, review, and implement a four-year plan based on the D99 PaCE framework and their post-secondary goals, or be supported in creating one. All students will engage in a capstone experience aligned with their four-year plan or be supported in doing so.	Percentage of students completing a four-year plan with post-secondary goals Percentage of students engaging in a capstone experience by the end of 12th grader

RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND SUPPORT

• Ensure that staff understand, represent and reflect the diverse students and families served
• Provide professional learning that aligns with teacher/staff needs and district mission/vision, and is focused on best practices to meet the needs of every student
• Ensure that staff roles and responsibilities adapt to the diverse needs of students
• Nurture a culture of support and collaboration among all staff

Expectation	Goals	Measures of Success
100% of staff members will experience and contribute to or will be supported in creating a collaborative and supportive culture of growth.	Enhance our culture of support and collaboration Provide high quality professional development	Annual climate survey satisfaction rates, including those focused on “ownership and input” Professional Development will be evaluated on the basis of effectiveness, relevance to job responsibilities, and alignment with the strategic plan values

Documents:

• Strategic Plan Brochure (pdf)
• Strategic Indicators for 2024-2025 (pdf)