Agenda Item
1.16 Approval of GSBA Strategic Planning Process
Meeting:04/14/2009 6:00 P.M.
Category:Work Session-Special Called Meeting Agenda
Agenda Type:Discussion
Agenda Item Content

This item was reviewed, discussed and placed on the April 21 Discussion Agenda.

Recommendation: In order to keep the strategic plan viable, timely and responsive to the needs of students and the community, it is recommended that the strategic plan be updated through the GSBA Strategic Planning process.  The Board learned about the process at the Board Planning Retreat on January 23, 2009 and again on February 6, 2009.  In addition, the Georgia Power Foundation has funded eBoard’s Strategic Plan Module ($6,500. value) for one year to assist with monitoring, tracking, and reporting of strategic goals.  Board approved Surveys completed for Title 1 as well as a non-Title 1 follow-up survey will provide data in addition to the GSBA survey and can also gauge progress made since the parents and community were surveyed in August 2006.

Background: The Board approved the current Marietta City Schools Strategic Plan on December 19, 2006.  Since that time, the Board has been committed to the vision and mission of the plan, reviewed the progress toward strategic goals, used the goals when acting on funding requests, and employed the plan in attaining system-wide SACS accreditation and applying for Charter System status.

This process is to begin August – September and generally is on-going for six to eight months.

 Cost of Strategic Planning Process:  $15,000 plus travel (mileage.)

 Funding:  FY2010 General Fund offset from January Board Retreat and limited number of Math/Science signing bonuses.

StrategicPlan42009.pdf