In Pequot Lakes Schools, we strive to be a world-class learning organization in which every student learns at high levels. Our strategic plan gives us direction and guides how we make decisions about defining excellence, what we are working towards, and how we allocate resources. The Strategic Roadmap was adopted by the school board on June 16, 2014, after several months of input gathering and dialogue sessions with our local community and staff.
The vision and strategic directions outlined in this plan represent the priorities and major initiatives that will be well underway by 2020. This strategic plan is a living, fluid document. The strategies and action plans will be further developed and refined as we work toward fulfilling our mission.
Mission (Our Core Purpose) Inspire a passion for learning to ensure success for every student 2020 Vision (What We Intend to Create and Experience) Pequot Lakes Schools is recognized as a world-class learning organization that:
Core Values (Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
| Strategic Directions (Focused Allocation of Our Resources) Personalized Learning Develop digital curriculum to meet the needs of each unique learner, preparing them for the global workplace of tomorrow Create and implement rigorous personalized learning plans for every student Effective Operations Implement a continuous improvement system that ensures results, alignment, and effective and efficient district operations Launch and sustain high quality professional development to increase the capacity and impact of district staff Partnerships & Communications Enhance communications and connections to increase the engagement and support of families and community partners Establish meaningful workplace and community partnerships that create and support learning opportunities for students |
The district Strategic Roadmap was approved June 16, 2014, after seven months of gathering input, drafting, revising,
and discussing the feedback received from the community and district staff. The board and district leaders gathered input through a community wide survey that received over 140 responses and several dialogue sessions with stakeholders.
Input and Dialogue Sessions:
- Jan 14 District and Local Church Leadership Meeting
- Jan 20 District Faculty Meeting
- Jan 21 Pequot Lakes Economic Development Council
- Jan 23 Middle School Staff Meeting
- Jan 24 Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber Meeting
- Feb 3 School Board - Community Listening Hour
- March 3 School Board Work Session to Synthesize Community Input
- March 20 Business Leadership Roundtable
As the Strategic Roadmap started to take shape, district leaders began the work of developing Scorecards and Continuous Improvement Plans for each school and district department. District Scorecards and a summary of the goals and actions outlined in each improvement plan will be published annually on our district website on the "Accountability" page under the "About" menu.
Thank you to the staff and community members for engaging in the process and helping us better serve our students and our community!