The document outlines the strategic plan for Nash Rocky Mount Public Schools. It includes their vision of preparing all students for bright futures through rigorous and relevant instruction. The plan has 6 strategic priorities: high student achievement, safe schools, 21st century professionals, embracing technology, transparent resource management, and community engagement. Each priority has focus areas and next steps are to develop implementation strategies, evaluation methods, and reporting.

1. NASH ROCKY MOUNT PUBLIC SCHOOL
POSSIBILITIES…
FOCUS FORWARD 2018

2. FOCUS FORWARD 2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Dr. Anthony D. Jackson, Superintendent

3. DISTRICT GOVERNANCE
Doneva Chavis Bonnie Batts Brenda Brown Robert Bynum
Evelyn . Bulluck Franklin. Lamm
Ann Edge Jon Hardy Thomas Meyers Reginald Silvers Dr. Anthony D. Jackson,
Robert Jenkins
Superintendent

4. OUR VISION
Preparing ALL students for
bright and prosperous futures by
Deliberately and Intentionally
providing Rigorous and Relevant
instruction in every classroom,
every day.

5. OUR MISSION
“The mission of the Nash- Rocky Mount Public
School System is to provide ALL students
a Rigorous and Relevant educational
program to ensure that each becomes a
globally competitive, responsible and
contributing member of society.”

6. SHARED AGREEMENTS
 High achievement by ALL students is the only acceptable
outcome for our work.
 Classrooms are dynamic, child centered environments driven by
high expectations and rigorous and relevant instruction.
 Educational decisions MUST be supported with data (evidence).
 Students must have deliberate and intentional educational
experiences to develop 21st century skills
 Every student MUST graduate college, career and life- ready.
 Meaningful relationships are essential to our success. (RIGOR +
RELEVANCE+ RESOURCES/ RELATIONSHIPS =RESULTS)

7. Beliefs
 Commitment to a clear and focused vision will
guide the district to the highest performance
 Effective teaching and leadership are essential
for student achievement
 School environment impacts achievement
 An engaged community is essential
 Every student can/ must succeed

8. Objectives
 100% of students will graduate on time and excel at their
school or career of choice.
 100% of students will reach their full academic potential.
 100% of students will be actively involved in extracurricular
and co-curricular activities.
 100% of students will graduate on-time with the skills
needed to compete.
 100% of students will graduate with an awareness of and a
commitment to their community.

9. Inspired Learners
 The NRMPS will be a high performing, technology-rich school
district with leading-edge learning experiences that promote
engagement, creativity, critical thinking and achievement.
 The NRMPS will prepare our graduates to excel in higher
education or the career of their choice.
 The NRMPS will be the leader in the education marketplace by
providing world-class facilities while being fiscally responsible.
 The NRMPS will provide a safe and secure environment.
 The NRMPS will ensure all teachers are highly effective.

10. Effective Leadership
The NRMPS will recruit and retain the most
effective people by rewarding excellence and
providing opportunities for continual growth.
The NRMPS will foster a caring culture of
respect, integrity, wellness and citizenship
throughout the district.
The NRMPS will cultivate an environment that
builds great leaders.

11. Engaged Community
 The NRMPS will actively engage and partner with
parents in the educational experience.
 The NRMPS will enhance educational excellence and
workforce development through community partners.
collaboration with
 The NRMPS will utilize all the communications channels
to maximize awareness and support of the district’s
vision to be globally acknowledged as a premier school
district.

12. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
 High Student Achievement
 Safe and Orderly Schools
 21st Century Professionals
 Embrace the use of 21 Century tools and
Systems
 Transparent Organizational Culture/
Effective and Efficient Use of Resources
 Engaged and Connected with our
Community

13. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 1
High Quality Teaching and Learning
We will provide an aligned, rigorous
curriculum, designed to prepare
globally competitive students.

14. FOCUS AREAS
 Successful Common Core/ Essential Standards Implementation
 Curriculum alignment with Common Core Standards/ monitoring
 Student Performance on state assessments
 Graduation rate/ Dropout rate / Ready Indicators
 Implementation of the Rigor/ Relevance Framework
 Targeted Professional Development aligned to instructional needs
 District-wide intervention/ enrichment support
 District-wide standards for Integration of technology

15. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 2
Safe and Orderly
Schools
We will maintain a safe and
orderly environment
throughout the district

16. FOCUS AREAS
 Standardize district-wide safety
protocols
 Staff training for student safety and
discipline
 Vulnerability Assessments across the
district/ Coordination of Resources

17. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 3
21st Century Professionals
We will be directed by 21st century
professionals

18. FOCUS AREAS
 Recruitment/Hiring/ Retention of HQ staff
 Professional Development
 District Level PLC’S/ Advisory Groups
 Teacher/ Support Staff/ Content Leaders/ Student
 Employee Recognition Programs
 Succession Management Process

19. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 4
Embrace the use of 21st
Century tools and Systems
We will use cutting-edge
technology to enhance
instruction and promote
innovation.

20. FOCUS AREAS
 Technological tools in classrooms and across the
district to enhance productivity
 (1:1 computing 24/7/365) and establish expectations for
technology integration
 Ongoing, Embedded Professional Development
(Face-to-Face, online)
 Identify a predictable funding stream in the annual
budget to support future technology purchases
and replacement cycles
 Video-conferencing connectivity across the district

21. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 5
Transparent Organizational Culture/
Effective and Efficient Use of
Resources
We will exhibit excellence in
financial and facility planning,
management, and stewardship.

22. FOCUS AREAS
 Develop a 10 year facility plan/projections
 Develop long range replacement cycles / repair
schedules for major capital expenditures
 Implement process / performance mapping/
develop district SOP’s
 Transparent budget process
 Increased Grants and Community Partnerships

23. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 6
Engaged and Connected
with our Community
We will engage families and the
community to ensure open
communication and opportunities to
evaluate organizational effectiveness
and customer satisfaction.

24. FOCUS AREAS
 Annual School Climate/ Staff Satisfaction
Surveys of community stake-holders
 Parent Portal access
 Multiple district-wide communication outlets
 Multiple parent volunteer and involvement
programs.

26. NEXT STEPS
 Share plan with internal and external constituents
 Appoint groups (Action Teams) to develop
strategies for each Priority identifying baseline
data, annual targets and expected outcomes.
 Develop an evaluation method and tool to ensure
accountability
 Develop a reporting mechanism to keep the
board, the organization and the community
informed.