Board of Education of School District No. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

Strategic Plan 2016-2019 Strategic Goal 1 Excellence in Education, Choice and Opportunity

Goals and Objectives Actions Minimize Transitions Our students will enter kindergarten well prepared and with engaged, well informed

parents invited to partner with their children’s teachers through a comprehensive early learning program.

Our district will enhance relationships with First Nation Bands and other cultural groups.

Our students will be supported before and through transitions between schools. Relevant learning opportunities (Accommodating 21st Century/Personalized Learning)

Our schools will engage students in authentic tasks that connect learning to the real world.

Our schools will ensure that all students receive foundations in literacy and numeracy.

Our schools will use a curriculum that features a concept-based approach to learning and a focus on the development of competencies, to foster deeper, more transferable learning.

Our students will have the technical and social skills to navigate current and emerging technologies, to enrich their learning.

Our students will be supported in learning skills and awareness to manage their mental and physical health

Our students will explore indigenous cultures in our community and the diversity of cultures in the world through experience, instruction and language learning.

Our students will have opportunities to participate in arts programs.

Our students will develop the social and emotional skills to successfully live, work and play together so they will have the resilience to deal with life’s challenges.

Our staff will be fully supported for the work that we ask of them and that they ask of themselves through research-based professional development.

“… “So many

of the staff are

willing to step up

and help out.”

Board of Education of School District No. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

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Strategic Goal 1 (cont’d) Excellence in Education, Choice and Opportunity

Ensuring choice and supports for every student

Our district will deepen our partnership with TRU and further our connections with other post-secondary institutions.

Our district will support enhanced visioning and cohesive planning with local governments.

Our district will pursue opportunities that enhance collaboration with associations, organizations, businesses and community resource people.

Our district will address issues of environmental sustainability, social and fiscal responsibility to support aware citizens and a healthy future for our local and global community.

Our district will maximize opportunities for secondary students to integrate with first year post-secondary programs

Our district will develop a system for celebrating community partnerships between community and schools.

Our district will support schools in offering extra-curricular opportunities for students.

Our district will foster growth and success for every student by supporting their journey from early learning through high school completion and beyond.

“I truly believe in the direction of hands on learning and the importance of students having the opportunity to see and participate in activities related to their passions.”

Board of Education of School District No. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

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Strategic Goal 2 Clear and Transparent Communication

Goals and Objectives Actions

Balance (Communication and relationships need continual attention and effort.)

Our students will be able to use a variety of communication skills and tools to present ideas, to impart and exchange information, to explore the world around them, and to understand and effectively engage in the use of digital media.

Our staff will interact with our students’ parents positively and with full information freely shared using efficient and responsive strategies.

Our staff will communicate in a variety of ways to most effectively engage with students, their parents, and each other.

Our district will provide multiple ways for schools and stakeholders to be able to communicate promising practices and programs and to be able to collaborate with each other and the larger community.

Our district will use the School District No. 27 Communication Protocol to provide a framework for finding solutions for differences that arise from actions or decisions made throughout the district.

Get the word out (Stimulate discussion and encourage meaningful participation.)

Our district will improve communication regarding the range of available district programs and services.

Our district will communicate with the public in ways that are most efficient and effective.

Our district will engage with students, staff, parents and the community on a regular basis so all stakeholders are able to contribute ideas, outline concerns, and feel a part of the decision-making process.

Our district will use structures already in place (Board committees, liaison committees, etc.) to provide stakeholders opportunities to be consulted on matters ranging from policies to planning.

Act with purpose (Be clear about intended outcomes.)

Our district will reflect on the goals and actions in the strategic plan when engaging with stakeholders and when making decisions.

“I like the fact that I

can keep up to date with

my children’s progress and

concerns.”

Board of Education of School District No. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

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Strategic Goal 3 Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management

Goals and Objectives Actions

Efficient use of space Our district will use strategies designed to reduce cost including efficient use of space and human resources.

Accommodate increasing or decreasing enrollments

Our district will annually review school enrolments, staffing levels, and school capacity in order to provide optimal learning environments for students.

Fiscal responsibility Our staff will deliver exceptional fiscal management using accepted accounting principles.

Our district will strive to support enhanced vision and cohesive planning with all levels of government.

Our district will review our budget on an ongoing basis so that we can assure the public that tax dollars are being spent responsibly and a balanced budget will be adhered to.

“First impressions are very important to parents, visiting students, and other members of the community. The school’s appearance

has always been clean and appealing.”

Board of Education of School District No. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

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Strategic Goal 4 Embracing our District’s Unique Factors

Goals and Objectives Actions Rural and remote schools Our district will recognize the value of all members in our communities because “it takes

a village to raise a child”.

Our district will use technology to provide more learning opportunities and learning supports for students in rural and remote schools.

Our staff in rural and remote schools will receive support for teaching in multi-grade classrooms.

Our students in rural and remote schools will have opportunities to learn from teachers from their own schools and from other schools and programs in the district.

Geography Our staff and students will use their natural, outdoor environments as wonderful learning spaces.

Our schools will be encouraged to seek opportunities to partner with other schools, especially our rural and remote schools, for field trip opportunities and outdoor education experiences within the district.

Diversity & Inclusion Our schools and worksites will foster a sense of belonging for everyone.

Our district will show respect for and appreciation of differences in ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, education, and religion.

Our district will focus on the needs of every individual and ensure the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential.

To honour and respect the traditional stewards of this land, our district will acknowledge the territories of the First Nations represented in our geographic region.

“In rural communities

having access to enriching

activities can be limited. The

school provides comparable and effective electives for children and does a very good

job.”

“My child is encouraged and supported by the

teachers to be exactly who she is but challenged to go beyond where

she is to reach her potential and

to try new things.”