WSD INSPIRES! 2023-2029 Strategic Plan Board Approved August 10, 2023
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Superintendent's Message
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Specialized Schools
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Award Winning District
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Vision, Mission & Core Values
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Five Focus Areas Overview
Focus Area 1.0
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Academic Achievement & Continuous Innovation
Focus Area 2.0
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Student and Staff Safety & Wellness
Focus Area 3.0
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Fiscal Solvency & Organizational Health
Focus Area 4.0
Community Connections
Focus Area 5.0
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Strategic Planning Process & Visioning Input Leadership Development & Employee Success
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Call to Action
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AWARD WINNING & SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE
WESTMINSTER School
Specialty
Address
Eastwood
Digital Media Arts & Design Computer Science & Innovation
13552 University Street 13521 Edwards Street
Finley
Fryberger
Environmental Science
6952 Hood Drive
Johnson MS
AVID & STEAM
13603 Edwards Street
Early Childhood Education, Dual Language, Infant Toddler & Preschool
Land
15151 Temple Street
Schmitt Sequoia
AVID
7200 Trask Avenue
WSD INSPIRES! is a strategic plan and a call to action, created by a WSD community of diverse representatives that ensures all of our students will reach their greatest potential.
GATE Magnet & STEAM 3 Academy/AVID 5900 Iroquois Road
Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion, AVID & STEAM Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Spanish Dual Language Immersion & Computer Science
Warner MS
14171 Newland Street
Webber
14142 Hoover Street
Willmore
7122 Maple Street
Gunn Marie Hansen, Ph. D.
HUNTINGTON BEACH School
Specialty
Address
The new 2023-2029 Strategic Plan is a coherent roadmap to guide the district and achieve its agreed upon goals and objectives. The plan provides the framework for guiding our direction through 2029 and helps to distinguish Westminster School District as a world-class, first choice public school system that students and families select for success. This new strategic plan offers direction for the future and serves as our commitment to priorities in providing quality
educational programs to students. It serves as a declaration of vision, mission, and core values that guide our collaborative work, and the plan for internal and external accountability. I fully expect our WSD Community - employees, students, families, and educational partners – to provide continuous input and gauge our progress in fulfilling our vision, mission, goals and objectives.
Clegg
STEAM Magnet & Project Lead The Way 6311 Larchwood Avenue
Schroeder
College and Career Academy Spanish Dual Language Immersion, AVID, Robotics & Computer Science
15151 Columbia Lane
Stacey MS
6311 Larchwood Avenue
GARDEN GROVE School
Specialty
Address
Service Learning & Community Engagement
Anderson
8902 Hewitt Place
Meairs
AVID
8441 Trask Avenue
MIDWAY CITY School
Specialty
Address
DeMille Hayden
Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion 15400 Van Buren Street
Digital Media & Communications
14782 Eden Street
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WE ARE WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Westminster School District (WSD) is an innovative district in Orange County, CA offering students multiple opportunities in the areas of digital citizenship, world languages, and college & career readiness, including world-class Pre K-8th grade educational programs with before & after school enrichment options.
AWARD WINNING DISTRICT Honor Roll District 12 Honor Roll Schools 1 1 White House Initiative
SCHOOL & DISTRICT 2019-2023
DISTRICT 2014-2015
SCHOOLS
1 District of Distinction 12 Title 1 Academic Achievement 12 Gold Ribbon Schools 1 CA Exemplary Arts Award 1 Green Achiever School 1 Green Ribbon School 7 CSBA - Golden Bell Awards 1 District Pivotal Practice 13 Pivotal Practice 13 California Distinguished Schools 2 CABE Seal of Excellence Schools 1 First Vietnamese Dual Language School in the State of California 3 AVID Schoolwide Sites 32 Common Sense Media Awards 4 Common Sense Media District Awards 1 Depth and Complexity School
GREEN ACHIEVER
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Student Population
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
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CORE VALUES
VISION
MISSION Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience.
Ignite Connect Create Elevate Trust Model
We challenge and inspire all students to reach their highest level of achievement in order to thrive as confident, future-ready, and life-long learners.
We engage across diverse communities by advancing educational opportunities to ensure student success.
We foster a dynamic learning community that celebrates innovation and inspires intellectual curiosity.
We earn the confidence of our educational community partners through accountability, transparency, and authenticity.
We relentlessly pursue a growth-minded culture of excellence, perseverance, and self-discipline.
We model servant leadership by supporting each other to create organizational health and inspire excellence.
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8 Focus Areas
Academic Achievement & Continuous Innovation
1.0
Student and Staff Safety & Wellness
2.0
Fiscal Solvency & Organizational Health
3.0
Community Connections
4.0
Leadership Development & Employee Success
5.0
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FOCUS AREA 1.0
1.0 OBJECTIVES
Academic Achievement & Continuous Innovation We are committed to continuous innovation and use of highly effective instructional strategies that instill a lifelong habit of intellectual inquiry. To that end, WSD provides a diverse, engaging, and well-rounded education that challenges and inspires each student to reach the highest level of achievement.
Create, implement, and continually improve a district-wide plan for instructional programs, strategies, and assessment tools ensuring all learners achieve grade level proficiency in all core subject areas (Literacy, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, and Electives).
1.1
Provide timely and effective differentiated instructional practices that monitor progress, inform teaching practices, and ensure student
growth. 1.2
Collaborate as a Professional Learning Community to determine guaranteed viable curriculum, create common assessments, analyze
results, and share and adjust instructional practices. 1.3
Refine and build commitment to fidelity of district-wide initiatives and ongoing professional development that support the teaching of
content area standards and curriculum. 1.4
Deliver intentional targeted Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and interventions for all students to close the achievement gap through evidence-based instructional strategies and differentiated instruction. 1.5
Concurrent with instructional coherence, expand and create targeted innovative specialty programs across all schools in the district that cultivate critical and creative thinking by integrating problem-based learning opportunities to attract and retain students.
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Establish a comprehensive district-wide arts program for all students.
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FOCUS AREA 2.0 Student and Staff Safety & Wellness
2.0 OBJECTIVES
Student and staff safety and wellness are essential components of an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. WSD promotes a culture of emotional health, safety, and well-being where our educational community thrives.
2.1
Integrate the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of school life to promote respect and acceptance.
Implement a systematic and measurable approach to guarantee students and staff are supported socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
in all school environments. 2.2
Promote awareness and guidance to families of available resources and utilize strategies to meet individual students' basic needs. 2.3
Ensure the ongoing safety of students and staff with consistent and comprehensive district-wide systems and up-to-date procedures. 2.4
Create an environment that promotes daily attendance, fosters a sense of connectedness, and ensures that every student feels motivated and supported to attend school consistently through proactive measures, collaboration with families, and targeted interventions.
2.5
Expand fresh and nutritious meal offerings that adhere to or exceed
current state and federal guidelines. 2.6
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FOCUS AREA 3.0 Fiscal Solvency & Organizational Health
3.0 OBJECTIVES
We maintain the public trust by providing high quality services and systems by using our resources efficiently and equitably. WSD is committed to ensuring human and fiscal resources are effectively managed in order to support every student's educational journey.
systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness. 3.1
Work collaboratively with transparency to streamline district-wide
Refine and fund the marketing plan to promote the recruitment and
retention of students and staff. 3.2
Collaborate with all district departments and appropriate community partners to optimize financial resources and ensure alignment with
district vision, mission, core values, and objectives. 3.3
Provide fiscal oversight and accountability practices that are consistently implemented and monitored to guarantee effective
operations at school and district sites. 3.4
Develop and implement a long-range Facilities Master Plan to ensure effective use of all district facilities including, but not limited to, modernization of classrooms, upgrading of technology infrastructure, and enhanced safety on all campuses.
3.5
Examine investment and debt structure strategies to ensure the district is benefitting from the most financially sound terms and conditions. 3.6
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FOCUS AREA 4.0 Community Connections
4.0 OBJECTIVES
We value the participation of families, students, and the community and encourage the diverse perspectives of our education partners. We leverage our communication resources to develop mutually-beneficial relationships with our educational community.
through various communication channels. 4.1
Celebrate and recognize students, staff, and site accomplishments
Streamline communication efforts district-wide to improve and ensure consistency in promoting messaging and branding of the district
through the use of various communication platforms. 4.2
Implement opportunities for students and community members to voice their opinions, encourage participation in the decision-making process, and acknowledge all ideas from community partners. 4.3
Strengthen strong educational, business, and community relationships to cultivate deep-rooted connections with our educational community. 4.4
Further develop district and school site strategic marketing plans to increase positive public perception, attracting, and retaining families to
increase enrollment. 4.5
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FOCUS AREA 5.0 Leadership Development & Employee Success
5.0 OBJECTIVES
WSD values and supports our educational team and provides a positive culture where all employees thrive. To that end, we strive to attract, train, and retain employees as well as develop strategic leaders who embrace the vision and values of our district.
Create a consistent district-wide Professional Learning Community plan that clarifies objectives and accountability measures for data driven collaborative teams and strengthens strong instructional strategies that increase student achievement.
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Establish systems and procedures for human resources including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, complaint management, progressive discipline, interest-based problem solving teams, compliance, and leadership training.
5.2
current professional standards and strategic objectives. 5.3
Design and implement evaluation tools for all employees that align with
Create a career growth pathway for classified and certificated staff to
build capacity within the district. 5.4
Provide training and coaching to all staff (classified, certificated, and management) to promote ongoing professional learning and support
a high-performance culture. 5.5
Recruit, attract, hire, and retain high quality classified, certificated, and
management staff through competitive wages and benefits. 5.6
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PLANNING PROCESS
DEVELOPING THE STRATEGIC PLAN The development and the foundation of the 2023-29 strategic plan began with an in-depth study and presentation of the FIVE Westminster School District Focus Areas. The process provided a vehicle for meaningful community engagement and focused on student success.
FIVE FOCUS AREAS 1 2 3 4 5 Academic Achievement & Continuous Innovation Leadership Development & Employee Success
1 PROCESS DEVELOPMENT Determine: • key components for the overall process • key leadership team members • community members • timeline • gather data STEP
EDUCATING & INPUT GATHERING Meet with community members to: • analyze current state of five focus areas • define elements of strategic visioning • gather community input for Vision, Mission, & Core Values 2 STEP
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IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC VISION Make the District's vision stick by making it: • teachable • visible • marketable • personal • measurable 4 STEP
THE WRITING PROCESS Prepare the written document to include: • Vision & Mission • Core Values • Five Focus Areas • objectives for each focus area • review/revise • present to the
Student and Staff Safety & Wellness Fiscal Solvency
& Organizational Health
Community Connections
Board of Trustees
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EXPRESSED VALUES
WSD BOARD OF EDUCATION With unanimous approval by the WSD Trustees, President Johnson's motion was approved to create a long term strategic plan including a meaningful aspirational Vision that leads to measurable accountability goals, maximized student outcomes, and continual improvement ensuring that WSD is Orange County's destination district. Each member of our Board enthusiastically contributed to this innovative plan resulting in WSD INSPIRES! The Board would like to thank Superintendent Hansen and her staff for developing award winning schools leading the way where every student maximizes their potential.
Inclusion
inspirational
grit
VISIONING INPUT
innovative
respectful
community
relentless
collaborate
respect
compassionate
learning
"...implement PLC process to support continuous improvement."
"Aspire to empower all students..."
"Establish & nurture relationships..."
David M. Johnson President Area 1
Frances Nguyen Vice President Area 4
Jeremy Khalaf Clerk Area 5
Khanh Nguyen Member Area 3
Tina Gustin- Gurney Member Area 2
"...challenge & encourage all
students to persevere towards excellence..."
"Create a comprehensive arts program..."
ASSEMBLING THE STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM The strategic planning team is composed of a cross section of the Westminster School District community. Diverse representation is important to us in order to hear from as many members as possible to create a bold vision. COMMUNITY PARTNERS Elementary Teachers
Team Quotes
Abrazar Chief Executive Officer City Manager's Office School Resource Officer Westminster Family Resource Center Parent Engagement Specialist Spanish & Vietnamese Translators
Facilitator Board President Board Vice President Board Clerk Board Members Superintendent
Assistant Superintendents: Business Services Educational Services Human Resources Senior Exec. Director Leadership/C&I Executive Directors: Educational Technology Facilities, MOT Student Services Chief Technology Officer Directors Curriculum & Instruction Human Resources
Middle School Teachers Primary Support Teachers Upper Support Teachers Instructional Technology Assistant Library Media Assistant Site Administrators Parents
Senior Executive Secretary Public Relations Specialist Personnel Commisioner
Westminster Council of PTA's WSD Foundation President Administrative Secretaries: Business Services Educational Services Human Resources
CSEA President WTA President
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WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
CALL TO ACTION
It is time to embrace our heritage and lean into our Vision & Mission with the goal of pursuing excellence to advance the quality of public education and take decisive steps to increase our competitiveness to become the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA!
A CHALLENGE FOR US ALL
Join us and let's engage in our bold, visionary journey to solidify the advancement of WSD through our Strategic Plan for 2023-2029! We challenge you to ignite the passion in learning for all students to reach their highest level of achievement. Connect and engage across diverse communities by advancing educational opportunities to ensure student success. Create and innovate to inspire intellectual curiosity. Commit to earn the trust of our educational community partners through accountability, transparency, and authenticity. Be relentless and elevate our learning experiences. Lastly, we challenge everyone to model servant leadership and support each other to create organizational health and inspire excellence! WSD INSPIRES!
WSD INSPIRES!
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