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Port Townsend School District
Learning Through a Sense of Place
Strategic Plan 2017-2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About our Strategic Plan
Situated on the beautiful Quimper Peninsula, rich in natural and human resources, the Port Townsend
School District benefits from the unique opportunities for educational innovation found in Port
Townsend. The Port Townsend School District’s strategic plan creates the goals, objectives and
strategies to guide the district forward. Reflected in the plan is evidence of the multi-year process in
which the district is engaged to overhaul P-12+ education by creating a cohesive, placed-based
curriculum that unifies learning along a central focus for a student’s entire school career. Our place-
based approach, focused on the unique maritime, agricultural and arts economy of the Port Townsend
area, anchors student learning in their community by preparing students for both maritime and non-
maritime employment while engaging them in rigorous academic studies. The strategic plan is created
by stakeholders in the schools and community, and with the Port Townsend School Board. Every five
years the strategic plan is revised to create a clear path toward improved learning and relevance to
meet students’ current and future needs. District and school data, community input and research into
best practices inform the strategic plan. The plan is reviewed annually to determine progress and to
realign efforts when needed. Principals and school staff create school strategic plans aligned with the
district strategic plan, creating coherence across the district.
Superintendent’s Letter 3
District Mission 4
Vision 4
Core Principles 4
Methods to Achieve Our Desired Results 5
Port Townsend Schools Student Profile 6
Nested Elements 7
District Goals 8
Strategic Goals , Objectives and Strategies and Measures of Success
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Port Townsend High School students work together on
the schooner Adventuress.
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Dear Port Townsend Community Members,
Strategic planning is a dynamic process that helps define our strategy or direction for school district improvement
efforts as well as a guide for our resource allocation. Strategic planning provides a system to envision our desired
future, while leaving room for changes as we work the plan.
I am pleased to present our new 2017-2021 Strategic Plan, “Port Townsend School District: Learning through a
Sense of Place”. We have worked to purposefully collect the essence of work completed in the past few years that
has resulted in this plan. This has included committee work by teachers, community, administrators, and board
members. Embedded in this work is the belief in place-based education as manifested in our Maritime Discovery
Schools Initiative.
Place-based education (PBE) seeks to help communities through employing students and school staff in solving
community problems. The Port Townsend School District has made a firm commitment to the place-based
framework, and we have been working with community members in a variety of projects and settings. Place-based
education differs from conventional text and classroom-based education in that it seeks to understand the local
community as one of the primary resources for learning. It is exciting to know that there are over 70 different
partnerships currently in place through which this idea of “solving community problems” is alive.
The goals are three-fold. There is certainly a focus on academic standards and processes resulting in higher levels of
student achievement. PBE also enhances students' engagement, academic achievement, and sense of personal
efficacy as conservators of their local environment and community. There is a connection in PBE that is designed to
build strong ties between local social and environmental organizations within the schools and community. The goal,
which may not be part of the goals of many schools, is to help energize and develop the economy and social
connections within the community. Finally, the idea of place-based, along with our maritime initiative, builds
tangible connections to the land, culture, and history of Port Townsend. These goals are designed to strengthen the
educational programs in the schools and help the schools be a vital partner in enhancing our quality community.
Part of the purpose of a strategic plan is to document the philosophy through goals, objectives and strategies. The
plan informs building and program work plans, and it helps make public the work that is designed to impact our
students and community. The plan also builds a structure for accountability. The district will use data to provide
measurements or indicators with which to evaluate the plan and make adjustments where needed. Our goal is to
personalize the learning experiences for every student so that every student is ready for career and/or college, and
is ready to make health-enhancing life decisions. This strategic plan is our roadmap to this goal.
We are committed to the work of creating a world class educational setting in the maritime community of Port
Townsend. I hope you share in my enthusiasm as we continue our work together with our incredible students,
talented staff, and engaged community.
Dr. John A. Polm, Jr., Superintendent
Port Townsend School District
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Port Townsend School District
Motto Learning through a sense of place.
Our Vision- The future we seek to create We create and enable the culture, competence and conditions to ensure each student is prepared for meaningful work and engaged citizenship in our diverse and rapidly changing world.
Our Mission- Our Purpose
Through community focused maritime place-based projects, students develop effective thinking, effective action, and effective relationships. As a result, our students demonstrate meaningful accomplishments as engaged citizens.
Core Beliefs:
Learning is embedded in authentic
activities and projects
Learning is connected day-to-day and year-to-year
Our maritime community, in all its facets, provides rich resources for
place-based learning
Empowered learners own their learning
Meaningful relationships develop
while learning
Innovation impacts real community
needs
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Methods to Achieve Our Desired Results
Coherence The 2017-2021 strategic plan creates a coherent system in which the district has a clear, purpose
driven focus and aligned strategies to achieve our goals. We are continuing a transformational
shift in education in Port Townsend to better engage, educate and prepare students for the future.
The work students are engaged in through the maritime and place-based learning initiative is
designed to develop effective thinking, effective action, and effective relationships to help prepare
students for our changing world. This maritime and placed- based curriculum unifies learning
along a central focus for a student’s entire school career. Throughout the district, and with
community support, we are creating collaborative cultures using structures and processes to
support intentional, interdependent work. This collaborative culture is building capacity for
innovation and continuous learning for students, teachers and district leaders. We seek to deepen
learning by using effective pedagogical practices and using processes to monitor and improve our
progress.
Foundations for our work have come from many sources including Place-Based Education in the Maritime Community of Port Townsend, Washington, Executive Summary, by David Engle, Jake Beattie and Katie Davis (2013), The World Needs a New Curriculum by Marc Prensky, (2014, The Global Future Education Foundation and Institute) and Coherence, by Michael Fullen and Joanne Quinn (2016, Corwin press).
Empowered learners own their own learning
A district core principle in action
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Profile of a Port Townsend School District Student Education in Port Townsend School District will prepare students for the future in a rapidly changing world by achieving academic competency through state and national standards and by engaging every student as an active learner in experiences that contribute to our community and have value beyond school. Students will create strong connection and appreciation for our community and place as they develop the following dispositions and skills.
Self-Sufficient and Self-Reliant
Courageous and Resilient
Inquiring
Skilled in: ● Building and repairing
● Water safety
● Growing and cooking
food
● Land and sea
navigation
Practices: ● Mind and body
wellness
Practices: ● Informed Risk taking
● Perseverance and
resilience
Skilled in: ● Conflict resolution
● Emotional health and
self-management
Practices: ● Self-reflection
● Problem solving
● Self-knowledge
● Growth Mindset
● Curiosity
Community Connected
and Engaged Citizen
Collaborative
Creative
Practices: ● Empathy and tolerance
● Stewardship of place
● Global awareness
● Civic engagement and
action
● Cultural awareness and
competency
● Environmental
awareness
● Contribution and
service
● Ethical thinking and
action
Practices: ● Independence and
interdependence
● Active and engaged voice
● Listening
Skilled in: ● Working productively in
diverse groups
Practices: ● Innovative and creative
thinking
● Aesthetic appreciation
● Self-expression through a
variety of media and art
forms
Skilled in: ● Craftsmanship
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Focusing Direction, Cultivating Collaborative Cultures, Deepening Learning, Securing
Accountability
Maritime and Placed-Based Learning
Teachers, Staff and Leaders Continuous
Learning and Growth
Innovation, Empowered Learners, Connected Learning,
Authentic Activities and Projects, Meaningful Relationships
Students
Effective Student Thinking, Action, Relationships and Accomplishments
COHERENCE
Nested Elements of our District Work
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District Goals Our district strategic goals create a path forward with a focus on our district culture, competence and
conditions. These goals empower students, staff and community to build innovative learning environments
that will result in students who are creative, contributing and productive. District strategic goals include
quantitative and qualitative measures of continuous improvement.
Teaching and Learning: Develop and support reflective thinkers and engaged citizens who are well equipped for life beyond high school. In
service of this goal, Port Townsend teachers and students will design challenging and engaging maritime, place-based
learning projects grounded in standards, developmentally appropriate and relevant to all learners, based on equity
and supportive relationships.
Technology: Enhance and sustain technology and other tools to serve the individual learner in their everyday experience. All
learners (students and teachers) will have the tools, experience and creative frameworks necessary for authentic
learning with a community context.
Community Engagement: Build a connected learning community, engaging families, partners and the greater community to meet the needs of
all students. Through maritime and place-based projects, develop and support students in successful pursuits as
engaged citizens.
Culture of Wellness: Support active, healthy lifestyles for students and staff through an excellent food service program and through the
development of programs and infrastructure that encourages physical activity and outdoor experiences in multiple
arenas. Promote social-emotional and positive behavior to ensure a safe, supportive culture and climate for all learners.
Operational Stewardship: Create responsive, effective and integrated operations and systems to sustain district initiatives, enable continuous
improvement in educational programs and achieve organizational success now and in the future.
Learning Spaces: Create and maintain caring, safe and orderly learning environments in anticipation of and responsive to changing
requirements of students and district employees.
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GOAL 1
Teaching and Learning
Objectives 1.1 Advance maritime and place-based learning and teaching, based on adopted
standards and connected to our local maritime community, as the foundation of our curriculum and instructional practices.
1.2 Personalize student and staff learning for deep learning and engagement.
1.3 Advance the use of authentic assessment for student learning and
accomplishment.
1.4 Increase student preparation for both career and college.
Challenging maritime and place-based projects equip
students with knowledge, skills and competencies
through real-world learning.
Develop and support reflective thinkers and engaged citizens who are well equipped for
life beyond high school. In service of this goal, Port Townsend teachers and students will
design challenging and engaging maritime and place-based learning projects grounded in
standards, developmentally appropriate and relevant to all learners, based on equity and
supportive relationships.
ACTIVE LEARNING
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Strategies and Activities 1.1 Advance maritime and place-based learning and teaching, based on adopted standards and
connected to our local maritime community, as the foundation of our curriculum and instructional practices.
1.1.1 Develop curriculum maps for teaching of standards and dispositions, including those integrated in MDS projects
1.1.2 Create map of course and grade level learning standards and assessments
1.1.3 Strengthen maritime and place based projects by embedding student learning standards and assessment into all projects
1.1.4 Increase the number of student accomplishments and time spent on maritime and place-based projects to engage students in real world, community-based problems and opportunities for students to help craft solutions
1.1.5 Explore flexible school schedules to enable additional interdisciplinary, experiential, and collaborative learning opportunities
1.1.6 Develop teachers’ leadership to improve school and district policies and programs, communication and teaching and learning
1.2 Personalize student and staff learning for deep learning and engagement.
1.2.1 Maximize classroom time students are engaged in subject area discourse focusing on thinking strategies 1.2.2 Assure ample school library hours to support equity in digital access for learning
1.2.3 Provide district training in the use of instructional strategies to engage students in collaborative work and student ownership of learning
1.2.4 Provide school-based training in growth mindset for students and teachers to increase equity for students
1.2.5 Provide district training for teachers in instructional strategies for differentiation, equity and to meet all students’ needs
1.3 Advance the use of authentic assessment for student learning and accomplishment.
1.3.1 Review and update K–12 grading policy, procedures, course syllabus, and assessment practices; Study and adopt selected standards-based grading principles designed to improve equity
1.3.2 Establish priority standards in subject areas. Align instruction and curriculum materials with priority standards and MDS projects
1.3.3 Ensure ample use of classroom formative, benchmark and summative assessment to guide instruction and learning
1.3.4 Ensure multiple and varied opportunities for students to demonstrate their growth and learning through achievement and accomplishments
1.3.5 Ensure the study of evidence of student learning during teacher collaboration time
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Student reflections after a maritime experience
“This helped educate me in the form of work ethic, along with using an engineer's brain. “
“It was inspiring to observe the care and attention to detail that the crew carries in every line of their work. This mindset has proven to be contagious to me, and I
now want to ace school, more than ever.”
1.4 Increase student preparation for both career and college.
1.4.1 Increase attendance rates at each school to 95%
1.4.2 Increase rate of on-time and extended on-time graduation and maximize student skills for future opportunities. The on-time and extended graduation rates will meet or exceed eighty-five (85) percent (on time) and ninety (90) percent (extended) for students in the following groups:
All students; Students of racial and ethnic groups; Economically disadvantaged students; Students with disabilities; and Students with limited English proficiency
1.4.3 Improve Math, English Language Arts and Science achievement on standardized assessments and in classroom performance.
1.4.4 Implement college and career pathways through additional and multidisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) offerings in middle and high school.
1.4.5 Conduct transcript analysis for college and career readiness.
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Goal
Number of maritime and place-based learning projects K-12
42 85
Interdisciplinary place-based projects 13 25
District professional development hours focused on instructional strategies for differentiation (e.g. workshop model)
24 TBD
Classroom projects with students making a positive impact on our community needs
16 TBD
Senior Projects presented to the community at Senior Symposium
78 TBD
Public showcases of students’ work and accomplishments
15 TBD
3rd Grade Reading Achievement on State Assessment
60.8% 90%
3rd Grade Math Achievement on State Assessment
63.4% 90%
5 th
Grade Reading Achievement on State Assessment
62.2% 90%
5 th
Grade Math Achievement on State Assessment
34.2% 90%
5th Grade Science Measurement of Student Progress
74.5% 90%
8th Grade Reading Achievement on State Assessment
76.4% 90%
8th Grade Math Achievement on State Assessment
58.3% 90%
8th Grade Science Measurement of Student Progress
72.2% 90%
11th Grade Reading Achievement on State Assessments
82.9% 95%
11th Grade Math Achievement on State Assessments
33.0% 95%
11th Grade Biology End of Course Exam 89.9% 95%
9 th
Grade Credit Accrual TBD 95% 10
th Grade Credit Accrual
TBD 95%
On Time Graduation Rate 76.1% (2015)
90%
Extended Graduation Rate 86.6 (2014) 95%
Post High School 2 or 4 year college attendance TBD TBD
Post High School Trade or Certificate Program attendance
TBD TBD
Measures of Success Teaching and Learning Progress Goals
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GOAL 2
Technology
Objectives 2.1 Sustain technology growth and innovation through a strong infrastructure.
2.2 Increase students’ creation and design of authentic and exemplary maritime and place-based projects with choice of tools technologies based upon student interests and teacher guidance.
2.3 Expand technology linked learning spaces to provide opportunities for anywhere, anytime learning
Enhance and sustain technology and other tools to serve the individual learner in their everyday experience. All learners (student and teachers) will have the tools, experience and creative frameworks necessary for authentic learning within a community context.
The District Technology Plan can be found HERE and on the District website.
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Strategies and Activities
2.1 Sustain technology growth and innovation through a strong infrastructure.
2.1.1 Develop a student tech team (Help Desk) to support continuous integration of technology into
instruction in order to improve technology skills for students and to improve response times for repair
and assistance
2.1.2 Streamline email and use of online documents to support communication with students, families and staff
2.1.3 Update district 2017-2021 technology plan and align technology resources with plan
2.1.4 Implement Technology Use Survey bi-annually to assess current technology use by teachers and
students and to determine student access to technology.
2.1.5 Create a refresh cycle for technology purchases, to include hardware and infrastructure
2.1.6 Plan financial resources to support on-going repair and upgrade of technology infrastructure and resources
2.2 Increase students’ creation and design of authentic and exemplary maritime and place-
based projects with integrated technologies, student interests, and teacher guidance.
2.2.1 Ensure maritime and place-based learning projects integrate technologies during project learning and when
students share project results
2.2.2 Initiate Student Help Desk to create website for tutorials, educational technology tools, and to
provide students and teachers technical expertise
2.2.3 Ensure support for teacher use of Google Tools and other software and applications to provide
opportunities for student learning and contribution
2.2.4 Explore design and feasibility of 1:1 laptop program
2.2.5 Create or adapt a framework for K-12 technology skill development, to include digital citizenship
and digital literacy
2.2.6 Ensure the access to digital curricular resources for students and teachers, with an increase of
district adopted curriculum accessible digitally
2.3 Expand technology linked learning spaces to provide opportunities for anywhere, anytime learning.
2.3.1. Increase online class/course resources for student anywhere/anytime learning.
2.3.2 Increase hours schools libraries are open for student access to technology and online learning resources.
2.3.3 Study and implement strategies to improve equity of student access to class on-line learning resources
2.3.4 Study and pilot a laptop loan program for students, to increase equity of access to digital tools
for learning.
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Measures of Success
15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
Percentage of maritime and place-based projects integrating technology for learning and presentation
50% 90%
Average service tickets in queue per month
Technology Committee recommended move to Gmail and Google Calendar for 2017-18
Teachers reporting they use Google for Education tools and applications with students
80%
Teachers who report integrating digital citizenship into instruction 80%
Number of hours district libraries are open before and after school to provide student access to technology and online resources
Approx. 20 hrs.
6 hr./wk
Hours of district or school provided technology training for teachers 5 10
Number of laptops available for student loan for home to improve equity of technology access
0 40
Percentage of Teachers who provide online resources to students on their websites as part of course work for anywhere, anytime learning (93 teachers in 2016)
41% 95%
Hours of technical service provided by High School Student Help Desk 0 250
Number of district provided technology tutorials for teachers and staff 27 50
District provided laptops for K-12 students for in school use 1070
Measures of Success Technology Progress Goals
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GOAL 3
Community Engagement
Objectives
3.1 Create additional opportunities for students to make a positive impact on the com- munity, where community members, groups, and businesses are actively engaged in student learning and accomplishments, serving mutually beneficial goals for community and students.
3.2 Extend ways the district serves as the hub of the community.
3.3 Increase, encourage, support, and monitor valued local and global partnerships.
Build a connected learning community, engaging families, partners and
the greater community to meet the needs of all students. Through
maritime and place-based projects, develop and support students in
successful pursuits as engaged citizens.
High School Mock Trial Team
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Strategies and Activities
3.1 Create opportunities for students to make a positive impact on the community, where
community members, groups, and businesses are actively engaged in student learning
and accomplishments, serving mutually beneficial goals for community and students.
3.1.1 Increase number of maritime and place-based projects in district to include mutually
beneficial community partnerships
3.1.2 Strengthen partnerships by training staff in the development of mutually beneficial
partnerships
3.1.3 Explore opportunities for community based student internships
3.2 Extend ways the district serves as the hub of the community.
3.2.1 Develop on-site community resources in new elementary
3.2.2 Develop and implement plans for collaborative district and Port Townsend Public Library in
new elementary
3.2.3 Further develop plans for Mountain View campus as community resource
3.2.4 Increase ways the district communicates with families and community (e.g. newsletters, videos)
3.3 Increase, encourage, support, and monitor valued local and global partnerships.
3.3.1 Grow district leaders’ participation in community groups and partnerships
3.3.2 Begin developing regional and global partnerships to enhance district mission
3.3.3 Strengthen staff work with regional and global partners for mutual benefit and growth
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Community Partners engaged in Maritime and Place- based Learning with district students
70 TBD
Classroom wide place-based projects with students directly making a contribution to our community (e.g. High School ROV collects data for Marine Science Center, Special Education students make toys for Humane Society animals)
14
TBD
Senior projects with a community service component
TBD TBD
Community members serving on district or school committees
35 TBD
Student internships in local community TBD TBD
School district leaders’ participation in community groups
TBD TBD
Measures of Success Community Engagement Progress Goals
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GOAL 4
Culture of Wellness
Objectives 4.1 Cultivate and nurture children’s and adults’ health and well-being through
healthy eating and physical activity in a district-wide culture of wellness.
4.2 Increase experiential learning incorporating habits and practices that support
lifelong wellness.
4.3 Establish norms that support students, families and staff to be socially,
emotionally and physically safe.
4.4 District provides training for staff for safety and positive school culture.
4.5 Promote positive, caring and supportive district and school climates
respectful of all learners.
Support active, healthy lifestyles for students and staff through an excellent food
service program and through the development of programs and infrastructure that
encourages physical activity and outdoor experiences in multiple arenas. Promote
social-emotional well-being and positive behavior to ensure a safe, supportive
culture and climate for all learners.
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Strategies and Activities
4.1 Cultivate and nurture children’s and adults’ health and well-being through healthy
eating and physical activity in a district-wide culture of wellness.
4.1.1 Improve nutrition and fitness programs through implementation of newly revised Nutrition
and Fitness Board Policy and Procedure
4.1.2 Establish school and classroom practices and celebrations to include healthy food options
4.1.3 Enhance student understanding of nutrition and fitness through connections with curriculum
4.1.4 Transition physical education programs to focus on skills needed for students to develop
lifelong healthy habits and fitness
4.2 Ensure ample experiential learning incorporating habits and practices that
support life-long wellness.
4.2.1 Improve field trip and classroom outing procedures to enable safe and frequent outdoor learning experiences 4.2.2 Support staff and student participation in local and national programs to increase wellness
habits and practices 4.2.3 Ensure the use of healthy, locally sourced food from school district and local farms for school meals
4.3 Establish norms that support students, families and staff to be socially, emotionally and physically safe.
4.3.1 Adopt and monitor norms for meetings to create high functioning and respectful work
environments
4.3.2 Establish classroom norms for personal responsibility, cooperation and concern for others
4.3.3 Enhance responsible behavior, caring, optimism and positive interactions district wide
4.3.4 Improve school climate and culture through the use of positive behavior support systems and
outreach to families
4.3.5 Collaborate with families to promote students’ social/emotional health
4.4 Provides training for staff for safety and positive school cultures. 4.4.1 Support positive relationships and social skills through training and development of programs
4.4.2 Enhance safety and health through required trainings
4.5 Promote positive, caring and supportive district and school climates that are respectful
of all learners. 4.5.1 Support and monitor services for students when there is a demonstrated need 4.5.2 Research and adopt evidence-based programs that enhance social-emotional well-being in all
learning environments
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Number of health and wellness programs in which students participate
1 TBD
District health trainings offered for staff 17
Percentage of staff who completed health trainings
90%
Meals served by district food services using locally sourced foods
Healthy Youth Survey goals based upon 2016-17 survey
Measures of Success Culture of Wellness Progress Goals
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Goal 5 Operational Stewardship
Objectives
5.1 Provide sound, responsible financial stewardship through the management and maintenance of adequate financial reserves.
5.2 Ensure the alignment of resources to meet district strategic goals.
5.3 Increase support for district educational programs and strategic goals by leveraging community and fiscal partnerships and engaging in opportunities for grant writing.
5.4 Create innovative operational procedures and systems responsive to the needs of our students, staff and stakeholders.
Create responsive, effective and integrated operations to sustain district
initiatives, enable continuous improvement in educational programs and
achieve organizational success now and in the future.
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Strategies and Activities
5.1 Provide sound, responsible financial stewardship through the management and
maintenance of adequate financial reserves.
5.1.1 Improve communication and procedures to ensure adequate funds are available for staffing and supplies.
5.1.2 Ensure the alignment of resources with district strategic goals
5.2 Create system for leveraging community and fiscal partnerships and engaging in
opportunities for grant writing.
5.2.1 Create processes designed to seek fiscal supports that align with district mission and goals
5.3 Create innovative operational procedures, and systems that are responsive to the
needs of our students and staff and stakeholders.
5.3.1 Improve process, timeliness and completeness of regular operational procedures
5.3.2 Create regular participation in job fairs to attract and secure high quality applicants
5.3.3 Increase alignment across district for operational procedures
5.3.4 Enhance digital processes to increase workflow efficiencies
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Jobs fairs attended for recruitment of high quality candidates
3 TBD
Each department transitions three (3) paper to digital processes to increase workflow efficiencies and decrease paperwork (5 year goal increases digital process by three (3) processes per year, per department)
TBD TBD
Grants written in collaboration with partners aligned with district goals
2 TBD
Measures of Success Operational Stewardship Progress Goals
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Goal 6
Learning Spaces
Objectives
6.1 Build, operate, and maintain student centered, flexible learning spaces in a
responsible, environmentally sensitive way.
6.2 Provide healthy learning environments through a high level of repair,
maintenance, and upgrades.
6.3 Enhance the safety and emergency preparedness of district facilities and
communication.
6.4 Increase learning spaces throughout our community.
6.5 Facilitate the community use of district spaces.
Create and maintain caring, safe and orderly learning environments in
anticipation of and responsive to changing requirements of students and
district employees.
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Strategies
6.1 Build, operate, and maintain student centered, flexible learning spaces in a
responsible, environmentally sensitive way.
6.1.1 Construct new elementary school with design and materials to meet or exceed industry standards for energy consumption and environmental impact.
6.1.2 Construct new elementary school with indoor and outdoor flexible learning spaces.
6.1.3 Create design of learning spaces to reflect student learning needs.
6.2 Provide healthy learning environments through a high level of repair, maintenance,
and upgrades through the:
6.2.1 Complete installation of new controls to air handler system at HS auditorium.
6.2.2 Install new lights in gyms and HS auditorium for safety and security
6.2.3 Replace carpet in areas of need on a replacement cycle.
6.2.4 Tile High School commons for repair and upgrade.
6.2.5 Replace plumbing fixtures in locations in the district for repair and upgrades
6.2.6 Complete installation of fresh water bottle filling stations to provide filtered, healthy water.
6.3 Enhance the safety and emergency preparedness of district facilities and communication.
6.3.1 Increase ADA access on high school campus with installation of elevators.
6.3.2 Enhance security on high school and middle school campuses through installation of security cameras.
6.3.3 Improve emergency preparedness in conjunction with county and city agencies.
6.4 Increase learning spaces throughout our community.
6.4.1 Pursue opportunities for learning spaces for students and teachers throughout community to enhance maritime and place-based learning.
6.5 Facilitate the community use of district spaces.
6.5.1 Investigate and implement better facility management software.
6.5.2 Update district procedures for facility use.
6.5.3 Work with community partners to enhance use of district spaces
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Port Townsend School District 2017-2021 District Strategic Plan Learning Through a Sense of Place
Last revised 8/2017
Measures of Success Learning Spaces Progress Goals
15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21
Number work orders completed per year TBD TBD
Average # of work orders in queue TBD TBD
Schools with ADA accessible campuses 2 TBD
Number of community organizations and groups using district spaces
TBD TBD
Improvements designed to enhance student and staff health and wellness.
TBD TBD