Strategic Plan: Pioneering Our Path

On Nov. 1, 2023, Burges & Burges Strategists of Cleveland presented the Elyria Board of Education with a multi-year Strategic Plan for Elyria City School District born of a months-long internal and external engagement process. 

The Strategic Plan centers on four main goals and corresponding objectives. The goals and objectives align with the district's beliefs, and will guide short- and long-term priorities of Elyria Schools in service to students, families and the community. 

 

Goal 1: We will collectively reinforce high-quality expectations for ALL students.

Objectives

● Provide students with the developmentally appropriate instruction and tools to enhance skills and learning beyond educational basics.
● Continue to improve and increase career, college and character building opportunities to students at all grade levels.
● Communicate, model and reinforce expected student and staff behaviors utilizing our district matrices.

 

Goal 2: We will work collaboratively with our community to reduce educational barriers for students and families. 

Objectives

● Further develop collaborative partnerships with parents, agencies and other parties to offer wraparound services.
● Support and communicate the work of meeting students and staff where they are to ensure equity and access regardless of background and demographic.
● Implement an information management and tracking system for data reports.

 

Goal 3: We will focus our resources to meet the priorities of our students, families and community stakeholders.

Objectives

● Evaluate and adjust our process to allocate resources on a regular basis.
● Communicate plans and needs to the greater community.
● Ensure equitable distribution of resources for our Pioneer family.
● Continue to seek alternative ways to find resources.

 

Goal 4: We will enhance community outreach to broaden our community audience and strengthen Elyria traditions.

Objectives

● Ensure varied, clear, timely and accurate communication.
● Provide opportunities for two way communication, input and feedback.
● Encourage staff to be more visible at community events.
● Proactively engage alumni.