Goal 1

Exercise an ongoing critical review of systems and programs that promote high standards of performance, high expectations for learning, and district operations.

Objectives

Explore potential new building names that do not include directionality (e.g. North Elementary)

Analyze and adjust district organizational structure to reflect the structure of a district of 5,000 to 6,500 students

Compare staffing levels (i.e. custodial, buildings and grounds, maintenance) with similar districts

Analyze district technology infrastructure and delivery of technology support systems (Goals 1 and 3)

Implement a comprehensive review of district athletic programs

Goal 2

Promote a culture of accountability that relies on data, research, evaluation, and assessment as tools to measure the effectiveness of programs and the satisfaction of stakeholders.

Objectives

Implement an instructional/curriculum/assessment audit and analyze results to inform school improvement

Evaluate the effectiveness and future funding of after-school and summer-school programming (Goals 2, 3, and 5)

Goal 3

Plan for success while promoting support systems, programs, instructional standards, technology, professional development, staff, and facilities to enhance student learning and the functions of the district.

Objectives

Conduct a holistic review of the transportation department, GPS with parent module, driver compensation (ongoing) and digital radio system

Continue to diversify the pool of candidates considered for employment openings; This includes highly qualified candidates who are of a different race and ethnicity than the majority, as well as, consideration of community residents and school district graduates for employment

Evaluate the effectiveness and future funding of the after-school and summer-school programming (Goals 2, 3, and 5)

Research best practices and consult other districts with high percentages of English Learners to improve services to SEL students

Implement a structured literacy programming focused on early childhood literacy that includes screening and serving students with issues of phonemic awareness and dyslexia

Analyze district technology infrastructure and delivery of technology support systems (Goals 1 and 3)

Goal 4

Maintain open and effective communication with the public, staff and students to be aware of attitudes, opinions, and ideas.

Objectives

Effectively use social media as a tool to “tell the story” of Licking Heights Schools

Develop a hard-copy newsletter to be delivered to all community residents

Establish a group of “Key Stakeholders”

Increase parent and community engagement opportunities in district buildings

Goal 5

Provide the necessary financial resources to support district programs through prudent management, fiscal responsibility, and transparency.

Objectives

Continue to work with local and state legislators to eliminate the school funding cap that has resulted in over $80 million in lost revenue over the past 9 years

Build and maintain a 20-year capital plan; Work with district administration on keeping up with our capital needs; Develop a plan to fund our capital needs

Analyze and implement approaches to continue expanding the health of the five-year forecast

Evaluate the effectiveness and future funding of after-school and summer-school programming (Goals 2, 3, and 5)

Goal 6

Provide students, staff, and the community appropriate facilities focused on safety, learning, and community access.

Objectives

Establish new elementary residency districts in preparation for the opening of the new elementary school

Develop an updated master plan that considers future growth up to 10,000 students.  The master plan should consider multiple new school buildings, including two high schools, two middle schools, and multiple elementary schools

Study additional land purchase

Analyze and update building and district-wide safety and security measures

Board Approved Jan. 17, 2023
Resolution #01-23-021