Strategic Planning  
Strategic Planning Updates • Strategic Planning Timeline • Strategic Planning Committee •
Strategic Planning Action Teams

Strategic Planning - the means by which a community continuously creates systems to serve extraordinary purpose.

In 2010, the District began a strategic planning process.

The White Bear Lake Area School District enjoys a remarkable 150 year history of excellence and community support. Yet in this decade, perhaps more than any decade in half a century, we face dramatic economic challenges, demographic changes marked by the retirement of the baby boom generation, and political uncertainties.

Community members, students, parents and District staff members participated in the strategic planning process, helping us to write the next chapter of "our story."

Find a May 12, 2011 Strategic Planning update here.

Strategic Planning Updates
The School Board approved at the Board meeting of September 10, 2012 the School Board/Superintendent Goals for implementation during the 2012-13 school year. See a presentation regarding the goals being shared this fall with staff members and parents here.

At the June 11, 2012 School Board meeting, the Superintendent provided an End-Of-Year Update on School Board/Superintendent Goals including Strategic Plan. See the presentation here.

The School Board approved at the Board meeting of June 13, 2011 the core values, mission, objectives, parameters, strategies and 22 specific result statements identified in the Strategic Plan for implementation during the 2011-12 school year. The Board authorized the administration to proceed with an implementation plan within the parameters of the School District's approved budget for 2011-12 and in accord with the District's policies and protocols. See the June 13, 2011 School Board meeting Strategic Planning presentation here.

May 12, 2011 Strategic Planning update here.
Strategic Planning Timeline
Spring 2010-Oct. 2010: Preparation
Oct. 26 & 27, 2010: Initial Planning Session
Nov. 2010-Feb. 2011: Active involvement of school and community
March 8 & 9, 2011: Second Planning Session
March - May 2011: Review Recommendations with School Board
June 2011: Recommend to School Board action steps for 2011-12
Summer of 2011: Begin Implementation
2011-present: Implementation

Strategic Planning Committee
In October of 2010, a 30-person Strategic Planning Committee comprised of students, parents, community members and District representatives established a draft of the District's mission and set the stage for the Strategic Plan.

Members:

Sima Bazooband - Student Jordan Beckers - Student Don Bosch - Principal Kim Chapman - School Board Shane Cody - Teacher Tiffany Dittrich- Teacher Mike Ericson - Local Gov't Rep Mike Fish - Parent Gail Gendler - Community Dave Guenther - Cabinet Graciela Hammeken - Cultural Liaison Dona Kass - Teacher Deb Kelly - Food Service George Kimball - School Board David Law - Cabinet

Michael Lovett - Superintendent John Ottaviani - Parent Rolf Parsons - Community Julie Perreira - Parent Chris Picha - Cabinet David Potts - Parent Becky Sass - Parent Citty Scherman - Health Assistant Cathy Solomon - Parent Sara Svir - Principal Ursula Thomas - Clerical Cha Vang - Teacher Marisa Vette - Cabinet Keith Warner - Community Brianna Wittek - Student

Strategic Planning Action Teams
From November of 2010 until February of 2011, Strategic Planning Action Teams consisting of school and community members came together to research and provide guidance within the following six specific results:

We will develop a comprehensive understanding of our students' needs and interests to ensure students are challenged and excelling academically.

• Co-Chairs: Noel Schmidt and Mike Fleming

We will create and implement a plan for global experiences and relationships to further understand world connections.

• Co-Chairs: Tim Wald and Greg Bartz

We will ensure our facilities support our district's mission and objectives.

• Co-Chairs: Pete Willcoxon, Sr. and Rolf Parsons

We will create a district-wide culture that inspires innovation, a passion for learning, and confidence to pursue dreams.

• Co-Chairs: Dan Schmidt and John Johnston

We will build a network of partnerships to provide personal and educational growth and service opportunities for students.

• Co-Chairs: Terry Dahlem and Heidi Brophy

We will foster connections with and among students and staff members to ensure all feel valued, supported and understood; and we will establish an environment that cultivates understanding and respect for differences among people.

• Co-Chairs: Kathleen Daniels and Jenny Nadeau