The School Board of Wayzata Public Schools is conducting a community forum as another way to solicit comments on the draft strategic road map. The forum is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, 7-8:30 p.m., in the media center of Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth.

 

The forum will begin with a short overview presentation of the draft strategic road map, followed by opportunities for participants to share their input on the draft. Parents, staff members and community members are invited to attend. Input gathered at the forum will be summarized and presented to school board prior to the strategic road map is finalized.

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During the 2010-2011 school year, the Wayzata Public Schools’ board, administrative team and principals began the process of developing a strategic road map for the district. The road map includes strategic directions, vision, mission and core values, which will serve as a guide for the district’s future work. The strategic road map will replace the district’s previous vision, mission and strategic directions.

 

The strategic road map includes the following components:

• Mission – identifies the core purpose of the district
• Vision – identifies what the district intends to create and experience
• Core values – identifies the drivers of the district’s words and actions
• Strategic directions – identifies the focused allocation of resources

The implementation of the strategic road map will also include the use of “Vision Cards,” which are a modified version of what are often referred to as “balanced scorecards.” The “Vision Cards” will be used to identify the measures and metrics to assess the district’s progress toward achieving its vision.

 

A summary of the staff, parent and community input will be prepared and presented to the school board for its review. The board and administration will use the input to make adjustments to the draft of the strategic road map, and prepare a final version of the road map for the board to approve in December.

 

If you have any questions about the input process for the strategic road map, contact Amy Parnell, director of communication, Amy.Parnell@wayzata.k12.mn.us or 763-745-5068.