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Strategic Plan Dashboard

Strategic Plan Dashboard

Our Strategic Plan – In Progress

Five priorities.
One shared future.

Where we stand on teaching, safe schools, staffing, and community connection.

5 district priorities · reported status
 
 
 
 
 

5 In progress
Each segment represents one priority, not percent complete.
Staff participate in professional learning lead by a current grain valley staff member. Staff are sitting at tables and having large group discussion.

Priority 1: High-Functioning PLC's

Dark green circular progress icon with bold white text reading "IN PROGRESS" inside a green ring chart showing roughly 80% completion.

Priority: 

Priority 1: High-Functioning Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) 

Person Responsible: 

Dr. Brandi Gump – Assistant Superintendent of Academic and Student Services 

Measures

Infographic featuring a target with three key PLC performance goals and percentages.

Progress Update

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A class sits on the carpet during a phonics lesson. The class is facing the teacher while they provide instruction.

Priority 2: Model of Instruction and Literacy

Dark green circular progress icon with bold white text reading "IN PROGRESS" inside a green ring chart showing roughly 80% completion.

Priority: 

Priority 2: Model Instruction & Literacy 

Person Responsible: 

Dr. Brandi Gump – Assistant Superintendent of Academic and Student Services 

Measures

An infographic displaying four district education goals connected by lines to the center of a bullseye target on the left: 100% of teachers are equipped with a minimum of 5 evidence based instructional strategies from the GV model of instruction. 100% of teacher PD cohorts will achieve an 80% district-wide Teacher Efficacy post-survey composite by May 2027, resulting in improved student achievement outcomes. 90% District curriculum written (*Extended to Summer 2027). 100% of students with significant reading deficiencies and high absenteeism have active collaborative attendance plans, resulting in a 5% reduction in chronic absenteeism alongside literacy growth by May 2027.

Progress Update

 

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A football field with the sun setting creating an orange sky over a bleacher full of fans before the football game begins.

Priority 3: Safety, Security, & Infrastructure

Dark green circular progress icon with bold white text reading "IN PROGRESS" inside a green ring chart showing roughly 80% completion.

Priority: 

Priority 3 – Safety, Security & Infrastructure

Person Responsible:

Dr. Nick Gooch – Assistant Superintendent of Support Services 

Priority 3: Safety, Security & Infrastructure

Measures

Target graphic pointing to four school safety goals: 8 school buildings will construct secure vestibules; 100% staff trained on Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) app by January 2027; 100% intercoms & camera expansion complete; 90% satisfaction on safety systems survey.

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Staff sit at a table during professional development and talk amongst themselves.

Priority 4: Recruitment & Retention

Dark green circular progress icon with bold white text reading "IN PROGRESS" inside a green ring chart showing roughly 80% completion.

Priority

Priority 4 – Recruitment & Retention

Person Responsible:

Dr. Nick Gooch – Assistant Superintendent of Support Services 

Priority 4: Recruitment & Retention

Measures

A circular target graphic on the left has four lines extending from its center bullseye to four stacked text banners on the right, detailing organizational goals: 50%: Increase in recruitment fair participation. 100%: Classified directors build advancement pathways. 10%: Reduction in staff turnover. 100%: Metro salary recommendations submitted.

Progress Update

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A graduate uses a digital camera to take a photo of three other graduates prior to the ceremony.

Priority 5: Community Engagement & Storytelling

Dark green circular progress icon with bold white text reading "IN PROGRESS" inside a green ring chart showing roughly 80% completion.

Priority

Priority 5 – Community Engagement & Storytelling

Person Responsible:

Dr. Brandi Gump – Assistant Superintendent of Academic and Student Services 

Measures

Target graphic outlining four district communication and engagement goals.

Progress Update

November 2026 Update:

 

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