Developing the New Seattle Public Schools Strategic Plan
The new strategic plan will set the course for the district for the next five years and help us focus our resources, work, and initiatives. The draft plan below includes a short list of high-impact priorities and measurable goals focused on improving outcomes for students. While our ongoing operational work to provide excellence to all of our students persists, this plan has clarity about what we are trying to accomplish for our historically underserved students and families.
Read the Draft Strategic Plan.
Background and Process Timeline
From August – November 2018, Superintendent Juneau embarked on a comprehensive Listen and Learn Tour to gather an understanding of the district's strengths, challenges, and what is most important for her to consider as plans are developed for the district's future. The input she received, combined with feedback from an online discussion in October 2018, helped shape the new draft plan. A strategic plan steering committee was formed and the district contracted with the District Management Group (DMGroup) to support the development of the strategic plan.
In January, the feedback gathered with an online form and community meetings were analyzed by DMGroup and Seattle Public Schools. The themes from the community feedback were shared with the Board at a Jan. 30 work session and helped the strategic plan steering committee make adjustments.
In March, the draft plan will be presented to the Board for its review on March 13.
On March 27, the Board will take a vote on whether to approve the draft plan.
Anticipated Planning Timeline
Strategic Planning Preparation
- Select strategic planning consultant: September – October 2018
- Identify steering committee and planning team: September – October 2018
Initial Engagement
- Listen and Learn Tour: August – November 2018
- ThoughtExchange online engagement: October 2018
Development of Strategic Plan
- Steering Committee: October 2018 – February 2019
- Board work session: October 2018
- School Board Retreat: December 2018
- Community engagement on the draft plan: January 2019
- Board work session: January 30, 2019
- Draft plan to School Board for review and vote: March 2019
Strategic Plan Steering Committee Members
Jessica Beaver, Staff, Research and Evaluation
James Bush, Staff, Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
Phyllis Campano, SEA representative
Clover Codd, Staff, Human Resources
Ashley Davies, Staff, Operations Division, Enrollment Planning
David Dockendorf, Principal, PASS representative
Jill Geary, School Board Member
Chandra Hampson, Community Representative
Erin Okuno, Community Partner Representative
Michelle Ota, Staff, Teaching and Learning - ELL
Keisha Scarlett, Staff, Organizational Development and Equity
Manuela Slye, Community Representative
Emijah Smith, Community Representative
Mike Starosky, Staff, Teaching and Learning
Mehret Tekle, Community Representative
Michael Tolley, Staff, Teaching and Learning (first four meetings)