The document outlines the agenda and process for a Park City School District public forum on strategic planning. It includes: 1. An introduction of the strategic planning committee members and the process, which included data review and developing core values, mission, vision, and goal areas. 2. The strategic plan components that were developed, including core values, mission and vision statements, goal areas, objectives, and leverage points. 3. An overview of the process used to develop the strategic plan, which was tailored to the district's needs and included input from various stakeholders through multiple meetings and data analysis.

1. Utah Education Policy Center
Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice
Andrea K. Rorrer, Ph.D.
Cori A. Groth, Ph.D.
May 25, 2010
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2. Park City School District
Public Forum Agenda
1. Welcome
2. Introduction of Strategic Planning Committee
3. Strategic Planning Process
4. Strategic Plan Components:
– Core Values, Mission Statement, Vision Statement, District Goal
Areas, District Objectives, Leverage Points
5. Question and Answer Session
6. Dialogue with Strategic Planning Committee
Members
7. Adjourn
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3. Philosophy of Strategic Planning
Process
Tailored to the individual organization
and its needs
Inclusive and transparent
Data-based and research-informed
A dynamic or living instrument that
guides progress and improvement
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4. Strategic Planning Committee
Board Members Parents
Superintendency Students
School Administrators City/County
Teachers Community Organizations
Staff Representative Community at Large
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5. Process
Met with Superintendency and School Board to
discuss needs, mission, and timeline for strategic
planning process (January, 2010)
District invited participants (January, 2010)
Conducted at-large committee and sub-
committee meetings (January – June, 2010)
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6. Process
Revisited the previous mission statement, vision,
goal areas, and objectives (January – May,
2010)
Reviewed data presented by district leadership
on the status of the district (February, 2010)
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7. Process
Facilitated development of core values and
revision of mission and vision statement,
goal areas, objectives, measures, and
initiatives (February – June, 2010)
Analyzed and synthesized meeting data
(e.g., surveys, SWOT Analysis, Force Field
Analysis, Jigsaw)
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8. Strategic Plan Components
Core Values
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Strategic Plan Goal Areas
Strategic Plan Objectives and Measures
Strategic Plan Leverage Points
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9. Core Values
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Respect and Commitment
Personal and Social Responsibility
Community Engagement
Sustainable Resources
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10. Vision Statement
Park City School District strives to be a
district of choice providing an innovative
and excellent education to all students
that fosters achievement and success.
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11. Mission Statement
Park City School District empowers
students to develop their knowledge,
skills, and potential as critical thinkers.
We maximize resources for academic rigor
and excellence through staff, programs,
and technology that make learning
relevant to the emerging world in which
we live.
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12. Strategic Plan Goal Areas
Learning
Instruction
Choice/Options
Programs
Partnerships
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13. Learning Objectives
1. Improve student achievement across all
content areas.
2. Improve student achievement across all
student groups.
3. Increase student engagement in learning.
4. Promote and maintain a safe learning
environment.
5. Increase student responsibility for learning.
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14. Instruction Objectives
1. Differentiate instruction based on student
individual needs.
2. Attract, keep high quality teachers and staff.
3. Develop, retain and support motivated,
innovative, engaging and professional faculty
and staff.
4. Increase accountability for performance.
5. Identify and use authentic measures of student
learning.
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15. Choice/Options Objectives
1. Provide multiple pathways for students to
post-secondary education programs and
career opportunities.
2. Provide extended day and summer
options for students.
3. Provide community education
opportunities for students and adults.
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16. Programs Objectives
1. Identify and use effective research and
evidence based programs
2. Provide effective instructional programs
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17. Partnership Objectives
1. Promote parental and community support
for student learning and achievement.
2. Support active district/school and
community partnerships.
3. Improve district’s communication with
parents and community.
4. Access local talent and expertise to
support district/school goals and
objectives.
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18. District Leverage Points
Leadership and Governance
Channels of Communication
Resource Allocation
Use of Technology
Accountability
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19. Next Steps
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20. Question and Answer
Agreements
Clarifications
Suggestions
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21. Feedback
Please fill out questionnaire
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22. Dialogue with Members of the
Strategic Planning Committee
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23. Utah Education Policy Center
Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice
1705 Campus Center Drive, Rm 339
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
581-3383 / 585-5566
http://uepc.ed.utah.edu/
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