Phase I Initiatives

DCSD Strategic Plan Growing Together



Phase I Initiatives


Strategic Theme #1: Health, safety, and social-emotional supports for students

1a. Partner with city, county, state, and federal stakeholders on meeting new and on-going identified safety enhancements.


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2a. Ensure consistent implementation of the Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to include implementation of a comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) framework, trauma-informed practices, and restorative practices.

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3a. Increase and embed learning opportunities and experiences involving inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. 

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Strategic Theme #2: Post-graduation guidance and preparation

1a. Utilize a systemic and coordinated approach to ensure awareness of pathways leading to associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, industry credentials, and military service.


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Strategic Theme #3: Positive and supportive culture

1a. Define and develop agreed upon core values, behaviors, and collective commitments.


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2b. Create systems to regularly celebrate individuals and teams in the district.


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Strategic Theme #4: Aligned curriculum with flexible instructional delivery

1a. Establish a district-level curriculum framework that includes aligned resources.


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2a. Establish and sustain professional learning and practice around professional learning communities.



2b. Establish differentiated pathways of continuous professional learning for all staff to systematically support teaching and learning.
Strategic Theme #5: Equitable distribution of resources

1d. Align the school boundary and enrollment analysis with the strategic plan to ensure that the utilization of school buildings supports the equitable distribution of resources.


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2b. Review and determine the best practice guidelines that guide additional pay, including but not limited to athletics and activities, committees, instructional purposes, and one-time responsibilities and events.


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Strategic Theme #6: Recruitment, retention and development of high-quality employees

1a. Develop and recommend a predictable compensation schedule for all employee groups that acknowledges experience/longevity, knowledge, and performance. It should be easily comparable to neighboring school districts, and progressively move toward regionally competitive pay for all employees.


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NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).