The ability of a school district to collaborate, share, and communicate short and long-term goals is a critical part of moving plans forward in line with a vision, mission, and values.
School superintendents benefit from a well-communicated and executed plan that keeps everyone informed on their strategic goals, and how their actions are contributing to the achievements of these goals. This enables parents, staff, community members and stakeholders to work towards a common vision.
Strategic planning in education provides a framework so that the most important priority of the school – students education achievement – is taken care of.
As I near my First 100 Days as the Superintendent of the Florida Union Free District, I am excited, confident and committed about kicking off our strategic plan for the future. That is greatly due to the close collaboration with district officials, faculty, staff, parents and our community members. At Florida, we have created a culture of excellence, and to empower our students to reach their highest potential.
Sound planning and communication helps ensure that stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, principals, board members and the greater community are all striving for the same overall vision.
Superintendents have to do the legwork to build trust to understand and appreciate the community outside of school walls, share a vision and understand concerns.
Over the last three months I held dozens of meetings with parents, administration and staff and community members; attended over 15 community and school events, engaged with stakeholders and school vendors, visited with local district superintendents, business leaders and local media; hosted “Coffee and Conversations with Superintendent,” and held school safety updates, professional development meetings and a riding bus tour of the district.
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