CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE of ACTIVITIES

for Strategic Plan development

September 2014 to MAY 2015

DATE / ACTIVITIES
June 25, 2014 / Evergreen presentation to Caddo Public Schools
July 17, 2014 / Contract drafted with Evergreen Solutions
July 23, 2014 / Evergreen approved to start contract
August 7, 2014 / Kick-off meeting in Caddo Public Schools with:
  • Bill Strother, Project Manager
  • Superintendent Goree
  • School Board Chairman Carl A. Pierson, Sr.
  • Focus Group Senior Staff

August 8, 2014 /
  • Submitted draft announcement of strategic planning activities for website posting
  • Submitted initial data request list to CPS

August 22, 2014 /
  • Developed draft letter of initiation to Strategic Planning Committee members

August 28, 2014 to September 4, 2014 /
  • Named members to Strategic Planning Committee

September 8, 2014 / Conducted1st meeting of Strategic Planning Committee
  • Reviewed strategic planning process and activities
  • Named the planning process:
Re-Imagine Caddo: The Plan for Excellence
September 9, 2014 / Provided September 8, 2014 meeting summary to CPS
September 15-16, 2014 / Conducted four community forums at:
  • Northwood High School - September 15
  • Captain Shreve High School - September 15
  • Booker T Washington High School - September 16
  • Southwood High School - September 16

September 15 and 16, 2014 / Conducted Diagnostic Review of District Operations with four Evergreen consultants
September 17, 2014 /
  • Conductedcommunity stakeholder input luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce
  • Conducted principals focus group

September 19, 2014 / Posted on-line survey for additional community input on CPS website
September 24, 2014 /
  • Prepared School Board workshop presentation
  • Submitted verbatimcomments for focus community forums for posting on CPS websites

September 25, 2014 / Prepared and submitted SWOTanalysis results for:
  • Principals focus group on September 17, 2014
  • Community luncheon on September 17, 2014

October 7, 2014 / Conducted School Board workshop
(Robert Edgecombe made the presentation for Evergreen)
October 8, 2014 / Submitted announcement for September 22 Strategic Planning Committee and draftedAgenda
October 10, 2014 / Submitted summary of September 15 and 16 public forums
Week of October 21st / Conducted “Like” focus groups with employee groups
Week of October 21st / Conducted diagnostic review of curriculum and instruction/ instructional technology
October 22, 2014 / Made brief presentation to the Caddo Parish School Board on Strategic Planning
October 23, 2014 / Conducted 2nd meeting of Strategic Planning Committee
  • Discussed results of Community Forums
  • Africa Price of Step Forward to present
  • Discussed components of a Mission statement
  • Discussed components of a Vision statement

October 24, 2014 / Conducted two community forums to share September 15-16, 2014summary results and to solicit public comments
  • Fair Park High School
  • Southwood High School

December 17, 2014 / Conducted3rd Meeting of Strategic Planning Committee meeting:
  • Reviewed and approved mission and vision statements:
Mission
Caddo Parish Public Schools is dedicated to preparing students for the future, developing the whole child academically and sociallyin collaboration with families and the community.
Vision
All students in Caddo Parish Public Schools will become life-long learners equipped with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to succeed as productive and responsible citizens in a local, national, and global society.
  • Developed goal areas:
Academics/Curriculum & Instruction
Family and Community Engagement
Leadership and Human Talent/Professional Development
Operations/Support Services (Facilities, Transportation, Food Service, Safety, etc.)
Innovation and Technology
Fiscal Responsibility
  • Subdivided into six teams based on goal areas

December 2014 – January 2015 / Team members continued to work on goals
January 27, 2015 /
  • Conducted 4th Meeting of Strategic Planning Committee
  • Shared draft goals
  • Developedmeasurable objectives

February 2015 / Finalized Goals
  1. Academics
Provide rigorous, well-founded instructional programs that accelerate academic opportunities for every child by reducing the achievement gap so every student graduates college and/or career ready.
  1. Family and Community Engagement
Leverage community resources to strengthen family and community engagement in supporting student and school success.
  1. Fiscal Responsibility
Responsibly address the needs of the school system to maximize utilization of resources and ensure financial stability.
  1. Human Resources/Professional Development
Develop and implement a multi-year plan that will address recruitment, development, and retention of personnel.
  1. Technology and Innovation
Re-imagine and reinvent learning environments that prepare all learners with the skills and capacities for 21st Century citizenshipglobal awareness, creativity, collaborative problem-solving, and self-directed learning.
  1. Operations and Support Services
Provide a safe, clean, and efficient environment that ensures an excellent educational and operational experience for all of our students, staff, and visitors.
March 3, 2015 /
  • Conducted 5th Meeting of Strategic Planning Committee
  • Made Presentation to Caddo Parish School Board on Strategic Planning Process

March 2015 /
  • Developed measureable objectives

March – May 2015 /
  • Developed Action Plans

May 28, 2015 /
  • Conduct 6th Meeting of Strategic Planning Committee

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