VISION: Sylvania students will graduate from our school system with the academic tools to be successful in higher education and the workforce; positive, lifelong memories of what they learned and how they were treated; and the passion to use their talents to make a significant contribution to society

MISSION: We educate students to make a difference

CORE VALUES:

• Excellence
  High expectations; goal-oriented; academic rigor
• Student-Centered
  Safe environments; caring relationships; meaningful learning experiences
• Collaboration
  Teamwork leads to higher achievement/productivity
• Accountability
  Fiscal stewardship; transparent decision-making; walk the walk
• Diversity
  Respect for the individual; empathy; tolerance
• Community-Oriented
  Communication; responsive; exceed expectations; service to others

 

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: 

Strategic Initiative #1:  Increase student learning through high-quality instruction

1.1         Implement instructional strategies and alternative educational options that meet the wide-range

              of student needs, interests, and ability levels.

1.2         Implement all-day, every-day kindergarten.

1.3         Review junior high and high school course offerings, instructional practices, and schedules

              to ensure academic rigor.

1.4         Increase K-12 math, science, and technology learning opportunities for students.

1.5         Emphasize literacy skills across the curriculum and grade spans.

1.6         Expand students’ understanding of international issues, the global marketplace, and

              different cultures.

1.7         Implement delivery options and strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

1.8         Implement a student information software system that creates a reliable data base.

             

Performance indicators:   

            State Report Card – Excellent rating retained

            Performance Index – 105

            AYP criteria met

 

 

Strategic Initiative #2:  Increase the effectiveness of district operations/services

2.1        Restructure the HR/Payroll functions and utilize an integrated software package to

             manage/streamline work flow.

2.2        Restructure the food service program to increase nutritional options, wellness, service quality,

             and cost effectiveness.

2.3        Establish a set of guiding principles for junior high/high school athletics.

2.4        Integrate the district’s wide area network (WAN) to expand learning opportunities and

             increase operational efficiency.

2.5        Upgrade district school buildings based on the findings and recommendations

             included in the Strategic Facilities Master Plan.

2.6        Integrate district emergency procedures, school safety plans and positive school

            climate factors.

2.7        Expand upon cost saving measures and fiscal procedures to ensure the district’s

            financial stability.

2.8        Seek alternative revenue sources to enhance academic/extracurricular programs.

 

Performance indicators:              

            Money saved from cost containment measures

            Money brought into the district from alternative sources

            HR/Payroll restructuring completed

 

  

Strategic Initiative #3:  Create vibrant school-community relationships

3.1         Implement outreach activities that engage nonpublic school groups – senior citizens,

             empty nesters, home schoolers, and private school families.

3.2         Promote and support the goals/efforts of the Academic Excellence Foundation and

             Sylvania Schools Athletic Foundation.

3.3         Increase the content and user-friendliness of the district web page.

3.4         Increase marketing strategies to retain current students and recruit future students.

3.5         Expand upon collaborative ventures with local governmental entities and community

             organizations that benefit the school district and enhance the quality of life of the

             Sylvania community.

 

Performance indicators:              

             Stakeholder focus groups and surveys

             Community volunteer hours

             Web page hits

             Number of collaborative projects/events

             Support for levy requests 

 

 

                                                                                                                Updated August 7, 2007