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Strategic Planning Update
Strategic Planning Timeline
Strategic Planning Committee Members
Strategic Planning Kick-Off Event
Strategic Planning Action Teams
Strategic Planning Action Team Meetings

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

This month we begin 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 are invited to participate in the strategic planning process, helping us to write the next chapter of "our story."

Strategic Planning Update
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. See document here.

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.

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

If you are interested in getting involved in the District's Strategic Planning process, please email us your name, email address, phone number and the Action Team with which you are interested in participating.

 

Strategic Planning Committee:
In October, 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. Find a draft of Core Values, Mission, Objectives, Parameters and Strategies here.

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 Kick-Off event
District and community members came together November 9 for our Strategic Planning kickoff meeting. Attendees were provided an overview of the process and given the opportunity how you can participate. Also with us will be State Demographer Dr. Tom Gillaspy, who provided context for our planning in his presentation entitled, "The New Normal."

Strategic Planning Kick-Off event presentation
Strategic Planning Kick-Off event handout

Strategic Planning Action Teams:

  1. 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
  2. We will create and implement a plan for global experiences and relationships to further understand world connections.
    - Co-Chairs: Tim Wald and Greg Bartz
  3. We will ensure our facilities support our district's mission and objectives.
    - Co-Chairs: Pete Willcoxon, Sr. and Rolf Parsons
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

If you are interested in getting involved in the District's Strategic Planning process, please email us your name, email address, phone number and the Action Team with which you are interested in participating.

Strategic Planning Action Team Meetings

Action Team #1

  • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Central Middle School Media Center (4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in Central Middle School Media Center (4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Central Middle School Media Center (4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Central Middle School Media Center (4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Central Middle School Media Center (4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 4:30-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Central Middle School Media Center (4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 4:30-6:00 p.m. March 1, 2011 in Central Middle School Media Center (4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)

Action Team #2

  • 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in South Campus Media Center (3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake)
  • 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in South Campus Media Center (3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake)
  • 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in South Campus Media Center (3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake)
  • 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in South Campus Media Center (3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake)
  • 6-8 p.m. Tues February 15, 2011 in South Campus Media Center (3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake)
  • 6-8 p.m. Wed, February 23, 2011 in South Campus Media Center (3551 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake)

Action Team #3

  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)

Action Team #4

  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2010 in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2010 in Lincoln Elementary Room 207 (1961 6th Street, White Bear Lake)
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, January 6th in District Center Room 201 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, January 10th in District Center, Community Room 201
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, January 24th in District Center, Community Room 112
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, January 31st in Lincoln Elementary School
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, February 7th in District Center, Community Room 112
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 in District Center, Room 206
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 in District Center, Room 206

Action Team #5

  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2010 in District Center Room 112 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2010 in District Center Room 112 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2011 in District Center Room 206
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in District Center (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2011
  • 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2011 in District Center (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)

Action Team #6

  • 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2010 in District Center Room 206 (4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake)
  • 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in District Center room 112
  • 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in District Center room 201
  • 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in District Center, Room 206
  • 6 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011 in District Center room 201
  • 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in District Center room 112
  • 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in District Center room 201

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