2018-2023 Strategic Plan Survey Lake Pend Oreille School District (LPOSD) is developing a strategic plan for 2018-2023 that will help chart the future priorities of the school district. As part of the plan’s development, we seek community-wide input on issues confronting LPOSD. Please complete the survey below to tell us your highest priorities for our school district as we move forward in the years ahead. Question Title * 1. What is your relationship to the Lake Pend Oreille School District (LPOSD)? Parent/Guardian of student(s) in the Lake Pend Oreille School District Student LPOSD Staff Member Parent of LPOSD student and Staff Member of LPOSD Community Member Question Title * 2. What are the greatest challenges or issues LPOSD will face over the next five years? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.) Keeping up-to-date with technology hardware, software, applications, and support. Providing quality training and professional development opportunities for all staff Addressing the growing stress on families that impact parental support, student work, and behavior Hiring and retaining high quality educators in an increasingly competitive market. Creating and sustaining active partnerships between parents and their respective schools Providing a rigorous educational program that will prepare students for college and career Maintaining physical facilities (e.g., aging buildings and systems, athletic fields and courts, managing and conserving resources) Maintaining optimal class sizes Eliminating the achievement gap between different groups (e.g., English language learners, students with disabilities, students in poverty) Responding to the local, state, and national economic conditions that affect district financial support Meeting the educational needs of students with disabilities Communication between the school district and all stakeholders Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What are the most important skills and abilities students must master to be prepared for a successful future? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.) Social Studies and history Reading and mathematics Communication skills (i.e., writing, public speaking, listening) The arts (i.e., visual, music, dance, theater) Ability to be a creative, analytical, and critical thinker Science and engineering Self-reliance, independence, personal responsibility, ethics, and accountability Ability to organize, prioritize, set goals, and manage time (i.e., executive leadership skills) Learn a language in addition to English Ability to collaborate, work productively with others, and resolve conflicts and challenges Ability to locate information and use it appropriately (i.e., research, study, and learning skills) Ability to use computer technology and online resources to extend learning and master subjects Consumer and financial management skills Volunteerism, community service, and civic responsibility Ability to understand and work with people from different cultural and language backgrounds Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What evidence should the LPOSD use to evaluate quality of education in the district? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.) Extent of parent/community involvement in school and student activities and advisory groups How district students perform in high school (e.g., graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, course grades) Test scores (i.e., Idaho State Test and other measures) Comparison to other school districts’ achievement results (i.e., regional, state and national comparisons) Parent, student, community, and staff satisfaction with schools Number and nature of discipline problems/issues Measurement of individual growth over time as students progress through the grade level Student participation and performance in rigorous, advanced courses (e.g., AP, Honors, dual enrollment) Student success after high school (e.g., college acceptance and performance, employment) Alternative academic assessments (e.g. project-based, authentic, portfolios) Evaluations of teacher and administrator performance Number and quality of special programs to meet all student needs (e.g., Special Education, Gifted and Talented) Gaps in participation and achievement that impact students from different groups (e.g., English language learners, students with disabilities, students in poverty) Other (Please specify in the box below. Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What should be the priorities for the LPOSD during the next five years? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.) Support data-driven decision making through program evaluation and data management systems Keep rural schools open and maintain class sizes Maintain support for instruction in the arts (i.e., visual, music, dance, theater) Expand and strengthen school programs for parent education and engagement Provide up-to-date technology for all students and staff Improvement of facilities. Ensure schools are well-repaired, safe, and energy efficient Ensure that business operations are efficient and cost-effective Sustain salaries and competitive benefits to attract and retain high quality staff Provide opportunities to keep staff skilled and competent Allocate resources equitably to provide quality education for all students Increase staffing in the area of mental health professionals and counselors Ensure students have quality up-to-date educational materials in classrooms Provide support for all special needs populations (i.e., students with disabilities, gifted and talented) Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What methods do you believe are most effective to engage ALL local residents? Please rank these choices, bearing in mind that some incur significant costs: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Email 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Advertising in local newspapers (incurs expense) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stories in local newspapers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mailings to postal patrons in the district (incurs expense) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Facebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Website 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Public meetings Question Title * 7. Other ways to engage public: Question Title * 8. In your opinion, what is the Lake Pend Oreille School District doing well? Question Title * 9. In your opinion, what could the Lake Pend Oreille School District do to improve? Question Title * 10. Please select the area of your school or your home. Southside/Cocolalla Sandpoint Northside Sagle Hope Clark Fork Other Done
