2021-26 Strategic Plan

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Overview

The 2021-26 strategic plan, Richfield Realized, is our roadmap for ensuring Richfield Public Schools is a vibrant, engaging school district where we inspire and empower every student and staff member to learn, grow and excel in an equitable environment. Through this strategic plan, we will realize our goals and dreams together with our students, staff and community.

Background

We value the voice and experience of our students, families, staff and broader community. In developing this plan, it was important to us to involve as many people as possible in the process, as the outcomes will impact all of us—we are #OneRichfield.

Starting in December 2019, we began by reviewing the 2015-20 strategic plan, including our goals and outcomes, with our management team and District leaders.

January through March 2020, we held stakeholder meetings to share the results of our previous strategic plan and to collect input on new priorities. In all, over 500 people provided more than 1,000 suggestions through community engagement sessions and an online survey. Community engagement sessions included large community gatherings, smaller meetings with advisory councils and PTOs, as well as online meetings (due to COVID-19). We also collected student input through student councils, activities, teams and community meetings.

In April, May and June 2020, we used an online tool to survey our community, asking them to prioritize the list of goals and action items that were collected. We had 485 people who responded to the survey. Contained in this strategic plan are the results of these rankings. Each category contains the top goals as identified by our stakeholders. At the end of the document, you will find a list of activity suggestions that were submitted during the community engagement sessions and which may be used to help achieve the identified goals.

In fall 2020, we submitted our final draft for review from the community and received numerous additional responses from people who attended virtual meetings or who reviewed the plan online and submitted feedback through our website.

This document represents all of the feedback we received, synthesized into an ambitious and achievable plan that will help to ensure we inspire and empower each individual to learn, grow and excel.

Timeline

Spring/Summer 2021: Take all necessary steps to prepare for full implementation of the strategic plan in fall 2021, including:

Select key activities for reaching each goal
Create a calendar for implementing new activities
Identify performance measures and an evaluation plan for each activity and goal

2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 School Years:

Implement key activities (ongoing)
Provide any necessary staff training (ongoing)
Evaluate progress and make adjustments (ongoing)
Report outcomes to the community (annually)

2025-26 School Year:

Fully evaluate the outcomes of the plan
Report outcomes to the community
Utilize what was learned to create a strategic plan for the next five years

Belief Statements

We believe:

in inspiring our students to grow, adapt and discover their place in the world
all children have a right to a quality education, high standards, rigorous curriculum and powerful instruction
in providing instruction that supports the different ways people learn
that valuing our diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fosters unity and empowers all
the collective efforts of students, home, school and community form the foundation for excellence
that core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility must be modeled, taught and nurtured
it is everyone’s responsibility to provide a safe, supportive and engaging environment

Strategic Plan Goals

Academics

Academic Vision

Students will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience in Richfield Public Schools which will prepare them for college, career and life.

Academic Belief Statement

All students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation.

Academic Goals

We will address the educational debt owed to marginalized communities to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
We will maintain small class sizes to ensure ideal student to staff ratios according to grade level and subject area.
We will increase course offerings to expand opportunities for students.
We will continue to support, promote and value biliteracy.
We will ensure all students learn about post-secondary options to set them up for success in their futures.

Climate & Culture

Climate & Culture Vision

All students, families, staff and community members will share a sense of ownership, pride and belonging to Richfield Public Schools, where they will be part of a warm, welcoming and respectful environment that celebrates each and every individual.

Climate & Culture Belief Statement

By truly listening to, valuing and celebrating every member of our educational community, we can ensure our schools and programs provide a safe and supportive environment for learning, playing and working.

Climate & Culture Goals

We will ensure students are seen, valued, heard and respected to maintain a healthy school and District climate.
We will increase student support, especially social-emotional support to care for the needs of the RPS community.
We will support and celebrate diversity to provide a welcoming environment.
We will improve school pride to increase student enjoyment of and dedication to their education.
We will provide new opportunities for parent involvement to strengthen connections between home and school.
We will provide new opportunities for community involvement to strengthen connections between the Richfield community and school.

Activities

Activities Vision

Students will develop life skills, friendships and a sense of belonging through active participation in a variety of extracurricular activities at all grade levels. Activities will be inclusive, providing access, opportunity and a welcoming environment for all students.

Activities Belief Statement

Extracurricular activities are an asset to our entire school community, enhancing all aspects of school life and ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for students.

Activities Goals

We will provide more variety of activity programs to cater to the needs and interests of all students.
We will increase student participation in activity programs and better align the demographics of participating students with those of the overall student population.
We will increase attendance at games and performances to foster a greater sense of community.

Business & Operations

Business & Operations Vision

Every person in every role and every department will work together seamlessly to further our mission and vision.

Business & Operations Belief Statement

Only by working in alignment across all departments can we, as a district, achieve our goals.

Business & Operations Goals

We will maintain or improve staff hiring and support.
We will continuously improve our facilities to provide a comfortable and functional physical environment.
We will ensure environmentally friendly practices are used across the District.
We will continue to improve student meals to provide for students’ nutritional needs.
We will maintain financial accountability and transparency as part of our responsibility to the community of Richfield.
We will continue to invest in technology resources for students, staff and families.
We will continue to improve transportation services to provide a welcoming atmosphere and access to opportunities.

Communication & Marketing

Communication & Marketing Vision

Our families, staff and community will view Richfield Public Schools as a trusted first source of school-related information and feel well informed through consistent, high-quality digital and print communications.

Communication & Marketing Belief Statement

By producing consistent, engaging and detailed content, as well as responsible marketing materials, we can engage and educate our audience, resulting in a stronger community.

Communication & Marketing Goals

We will improve family communication to strengthen the partnership between families and schools.
We will support the positive reputation of Richfield Public Schools.
We will improve marketing and public relations efforts to increase District enrollment.

Thank You to Our Community

As we refined the goals for our strategic plan, you provided invaluable recommendations for actions—what we should start and stop doing, do more or less of, do differently or keep the same. At the back of the strategic plan document, you will find a list of the final recommended actions, which will be used to guide our plans as we work to meet our strategic plan goals.

We couldn’t do this without you. We are #OneRichfield.

Richfield Realized: The 2021-26 Strategic Plan (English)
Richfield Realizado: el plan estratégico 2021-26 (Spanish)

Strategic Plan Updates

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Presenting the 2021-26 Strategic Plan

Jan 27 2021

On Tuesday, January 19, the Richfield School Board reviewed the 2021-26 strategic plan, Richfield Realized. We are excited to share the final plan with you.

Richfield Realized: Virtual Strategic Plan Feedback Session

Nov 12 2020

If you have not yet reviewed our strategic plan draft, we have two options still available! Join us online for a virtual meeting or provide feedback through our website.

Virtual Strategic Plan Feedback Sessions

Oct 12 2020

Please join us at an online community meeting to review the draft of the new strategic plan and provide feedback.

Planning Process Moves Online

Apr 27 2020

Due to the shelter in place order and the ban on large gatherings, we have moved the next phase of our strategic planning process online. Your voice is as important as ever as we prioritize the feedback submitted by families, students, staff and the greater community.

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