Previous Strategic Plans

Strategic Plan for 2015-2020

 

Five-Year Overview Report 2010-15

Superintendent Laurie Heinz reported to the Board of Education on March 25, 2015, to provide an overview of activities completed during the entire five years of the plan. The report is provided here, or view a video of her presentation.

“A Journey of Excellence"

The Board of Education adopted the District 64 Strategic Plan on May 10, 2010. We believe this exciting plan captures the hopes and vision the members of our vital partnership -- staff, families and community -- share for the education of students in Park Ridge-Niles.  The plan is expected to shape the future of education in District 64 for at least five years through 2014-15. A "Journey of Excellence" will require the collaboration of all our partners to be successful.  We welcome your interest and support.
 

Journey of Excellence

"Journey of Excellence" includes:  beliefs, mission, parameters, objectives, strategies and action plans

District 64 "Change Protocol" Strategic Plan Strategy V

5-Year Projected Implementation Schedule(updated April 9, 2012)

Year 5 Implementation 2014-15

The District's mission provides the lens for thinking about how to prioritize time and resources for 2014-15 and beyond:

The mission of District 64, a vital partnership of staff, families and community, is to inspire all students to embrace learning, discover their strengths and achieve personal excellence in order to thrive in and contribute to a rapidly changing world by providing a rich, rigorous and innovative curriculum integrating civil behavior and fostering resilience.

As the Strategic Plan moved into its final year of implementation, the main priority for all staff remains the implementation of the Priority Standards/Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with technology integrated into the instruction of these standards, and the professional development needed to support this work.

Visit the companion page:  Strategic Plan - Prior Years

Key Steps in District 64 Planning Process (2007-10)
Visit the companion page:  Strategic Plan Background

Year 4 Implementation 2013-14

As the Strategic Plan moved into its fourth year of implementation, the main priority for all was clearly focused on the implementation of the Priority Standards/Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with technology integrated into the instruction of these standards, and the professional development needed to support this work.

The work of the Board Advanced Technology Committee (created as part of the Strategic Plan Strategy 1) was a key area this year, as it evaluated a 1:1 learning pilot and looked ahead to full implementation.

Complete details of this work may be found at the BATC website.

Year 3 Implementation 2012-13

Plans for 2012-13

As done in prior years, administration prepared recommendations for review and approval by the Board of Education on the activities selected for the next school year along with a budget for these tasks.  Implementation activities for 2012-13 were presented and approved as follows:

Progress Reports

Regular progress reports are presented to the Board of Education through the year on implementation activities.  Here are the reports during the third year of implementation:

  • Formation of Board Advanced Technology Committee (BATC)
    • Memo of Information to Board of Education November 12, 2012 (PDF)
    • News Release November 8, 2012 (PDF)
  • Board Advanced Technology Committee (BATC) Membership
    • Report to Board of Education December 10, 2012 (PDF)
    • News Release December 10, 2012 (PDF)
  • Mid-Year Progress Report to Board of Education on Strategic Plan & District-Wide Priorities - February 25, 2013
  • Year-End Progress Report to Board of Education on Strategic Plan & District-Wide Priorities - July 8, 2013
    • Report (PDF)
    • Main Presentation (PDF) & Instructional Technology Coaching Presentation (PDF)
    • Link to meeting video of presentation/Board discussion
  • Board Advanced Technology Committee (BATC) comprehensive website with all presentations and reports, including:
    • Recommendations from Board Advanced Technology Committee (BATC) - April 8, 2013:
    • Recommendations from Board Advanced Technology Committee (BATC) - April 22, 2013:
    • & More information!

Year 2 Implementation 2011-12

Here is the approved Implementation schedule and budget for 2011-12: (PDF)

A regular cycle of reporting to the Board on progress toward activities in each action plan and budgeted expenditures has been established.  Here are the reports during the second year of implementation:

Planning for 2011-12

Administration each spring prepares a detailed recommendation for review and approval by the Board of Education on the action plans selected for the next school year along with a budget for these tasks.The process of considering the action plans and budget for 2011-12 got underway on April 25, 2011 and was completed on May 23, 2011.  At that meeting, the Board authorized a revised schedule of activities and modified budget of $225,000 for the second year of Strategic Plan work.

Here are the reports presented at the three meetings:

  • April 25, 2011 complete report to Board of Education (PDF)
  • April 25, 2011 companion presentation (PDF)
  • April 25, 2011 separate presentation on Technology Coach Pilot (PDF) (included in "complete report" above)
  • May 9, 2011 report to Board of Education (PDF)
  • May 23, 2011 report to Board of Education (PDF)
  • Approved Implementation Schedule and Budget for 2011-12 (PDF)

Year 1 Implementation 2010-11

A regular cycle of reporting to the Board on progress toward activities in each action plan and budgeted expenditures has been established.  Here are the reports during the first year of implementation:

Together We Discover, Learn, Grow & Care

At D64, our mission is to foster opportunities for discovery, engagement, and growth for all students. We accomplish this by nurturing interdependence, appreciation of differences, and care for self and others.

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