Strategic Action Plan
P.C. MANCHESTER REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
HALEDON, NEW JERSEY
GARY LUBISCO, JR., SUPERINTENDENT
MRHS STRATEGIC PLAN
2022 – 2027
GOAL AREA: Curriculum & Instruction / Teaching & Learning
GOAL STATEMENT: To develop and enhance learning opportunities to support and grow 21st century learning skills.
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Objectives |
Action Steps |
Staff |
Timeline |
Success Indicators |
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Expand curricular and extracurricular programming opportunities for all students according to staff capacity. |
● Identify new programs and resources for all students to be successful in the 21st Century Workplace ● Develop and implement an academic support plan that prepares under-achieving students for college eligibility and post academic success |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Guidance ● Teachers |
June 2027 |
● Increase student participation ● Increase extra-curricular and intramural offerings ● Community partnerships ● Increased opportunities for certificated programs ● Enhance curricular programs to reflect real life experiences ● Brochure, open house video, social media presence ● AVID program |
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Expand and enhance Advanced Placement & Dual Credit offerings. (technology as part of action plan) |
● Expand coursework available in continued partnership with PCCC ● Expand Advanced Placement opportunities for students |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Guidance ● Teachers ● Public Relations Liaison |
June 2027 |
● Increase student participation ● Build the capacity of the staff to teach dual credit and AP classes ● Brochure, open house video, social media presence |
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Create and re-establish partnerships to provide students with valuable authentic learning opportunities outside the school. |
● Expand Structured Learning Experience (SLE) ● Expand opportunities for students to apply 21st century skills in collaboration with co and extracurricular activities ● Tomorrow’s Teachers Program |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Guidance ● Teachers |
Ongoing |
● Increase in community and student participation and partnerships ● Enhance co/extra curricular programs to reflect real life experiences |
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Optimize School to Career Program to facilitate post-secondary success. |
● Career Day ● Alumni Day ● College Visitations ● Financial Aid Workshops ● Job Fair |
● Superintendent ● Leadership Team ● Guidance |
Ongoing |
● Increase in College acceptances ● Increase in scholarship offers ● Increase in SAT participants |
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Ensure meaningful professional development opportunities to accomplish the above. |
● Enhance and expand the effective practices for the use of collaborative and technology tools within the district. ● Expand opportunities that include: data analysis, 21st century learning skills, collaborative practices, and authentic learning activities that personalize learning practices. |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison |
June 2027 |
● Seek grant opportunities available to MRHS ● Plan and implement multi year PD initiatives to ensure their effective implementation |
GOAL AREA: Facilities
GOAL STATEMENT: To create and improve state-of-the-art performing arts, athletic, and instructional spaces to serve the needs of all students and the communities.
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Objectives |
Action Steps |
Staff |
Timeline |
Success Indicators |
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Modernize facilities to support 21st century programming for our students. |
● Explore renovation projects to provide 21st century education experience ● Implement the district-wide long range facility plan ● Ensure cost effective and energy efficient usage. |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison |
Ongoing |
● Recommendations made to BOE ● Seek grant opportunities available to MRHS ● Grow the budget responsibly to address the vast facility needs. |
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Upgrade facilities with the purpose of attracting students to Manchester. |
● Enhance learning spaces ● Operate and maintain facilities that are strategically aligned to district priorities/vision for learner success. |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison |
Ongoing |
● Recommendations made to BOE ● Seek grant opportunities available to MRHS ● Grow the budget responsibly to address the vast facility needs. |
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Enhance and promote physical spaces on campus that will serve the resident stakeholders of our communities. |
● Ensure that spaces are updated and multifunctional
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● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison
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Ongoing |
● Completion of inventory ● Adjustments made in use of facilities/staff |
GOAL AREA: Culture, Climate, and Community
GOAL STATEMENT: To strengthen our diverse climate and culture through positive connections and collaborations for students, staff, families, community partners, and all stakeholders.
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Objectives |
Action Steps |
Staff |
Timeline |
Success Indicators |
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Examine systems for dialogue and communication in order to make them more efficient and productive. |
● Develop unified messaging ● Support proactive & transparent communication with all stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration ● Culture & Climate Survey ● Family outreach programs ● Enhance Back to School and Open House Nights ● Enhance family outreach & communication tools to impact student success. |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison |
Ongoing |
● Brochure, open house video, social media presence ● Increase parent participation ● Continue to adopt new methods of communication ● Meetings agendas ● Community organization membership
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Continuously celebrate student achievements in all endeavors. |
● Student Recognition Programs ● College Acceptance pictures ● Career Survey ● Showcase current and former students. ● Expand extra and co-curricular activities community engagement |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison
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Ongoing |
● Increase in student Awareness/participation ● Increase in staff participation ● Increased MRHS presence at community events |
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Develop an atmosphere of engagement and support for all families and students while recognizing and supporting cultural and linguistic differences. |
● Expect, encourage, and provide opportunities for family involvement in their children's education ● Improve customer service of central office and school ● Create school-based community engagement teams that are charged with fostering strong partnerships between schools, families, and communities through numerous, culturally meaningful practices. |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison |
Ongoing |
● Increase in student Awareness/participation ● Increase in staff participation ● Increase in parent involvement ● Culture/climate survey data |
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Continue to provide resources for student support that are readily available to all. |
● Identify community resources to support and be co-responsible for students' success ● Promote community awareness and access to school programs ● Grow district leaders’/building administrators’ participation in community groups and partnerships. |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff ● Public Relations Liaison |
Ongoing |
● Community organization membership ● Multi-tiered system of supports chart ● Culture/climate survey data |
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Maximize our scheduling capabilities in accordance with staff capacity. |
● Use a committee approach to scheduling on a yearly basis ● Examine the structure of the staff to ensure it meets the needs of the district |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff |
Ongoing |
● Ensure singleton class sections that are offered, have a multi-purpose criteria (AP, CTE, SLE, etc.) ● Increased elective opportunities for students ● More robust curriculum guide |
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Ensure disciplinary policies and protocols are effective in their design and implementation. |
● Conduct professional development for administrators and staff using an effective training model ● Create a committee to review current practices and make recommendations ● Develop a multi-tiered support system in order to differentiate services and interventions according to student needs |
● Superintendent ● BA ● Leadership Team ● Teachers/Staff
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June 2027 |
● Committee meeting minutes ● PD agendas ● Multi-tiered system of supports chart ● Culture/climate survey data |