Ralston Public Schools Strategic Plan

Purpose & Direction

Purpose
A community dedicated to achieving excellence through purposeful instruction and nurturing a climate of hope and inclusion.

Direction
Cultivating resilient citizens prepared for the diverse demands of the future.

Development
The District's Strategic Plan priorities came out of feedback and analysis from the following:

Cognia External Engagement Review

NASB Community Engagement Process

Board of Education Superintendent Evaluation and Review

Humanex InsightEX Assessment Results

Guiding Themes
The District's Strategic Plan was formed around these guiding themes.

Achievement

Rigor and High Expectations

Ownership

Accountability

Excellence

Empathy

Hope

Strategic Priorities

1) Strategic Priority #1
• 1.1 - Develop and implement a plan for extensive construction and remodeling projects for the next 3-5 years. Continue to monitor the construction budget and the balance of the building fund.

2) Strategic Priority #2
• 2.1 - Develop and strengthen the district Professional Learning Community culture and practices.
• 2.2 - Develop and implement cultural and technical change that leads to high expectations for learning and hard work, strong connections and belonging, and organizational systems that further build an equitable community for all students.
• 2.3 - Utilize a comprehensive continuous improvement process at the district, school, and program level to cultivate an organizational culture around growth, increased student achievement, and social-emotional development.

3) Strategic Priority #3
• 3.1 - Complete a review of our talent acquisition, acceleration, advancement, and assessment processes and systems.