ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Implement and monitor high expectations for student performance and school accountability.
Provide school administrators with guidance and tools to increase student outcomes and school grade components.
Collaborate with school administrators to improve acceleration pathways for students.
Develop effective, evidence-based, and equitable literacy instruction in all classrooms throughout the district.
Provide enhanced guidance for teachers regarding literacy curriculum and instruction in grades K-3.
Implement Magnetic Reading Foundations, Florida B.E.S.T. Standards as a reading intervention in grades K-2.
Monitor and support school-based literacy leadership teams.
Pilot the use of artificial intelligence technology tools to support students with writing in select secondary ELA courses.
Provide high-quality, standards-based mathematics instruction that focuses on fluency, student discourse, and conceptual understanding.
Implement i-Ready Mathematics Diagnostic and Instruction in grades K-2.
Implement Ready Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics as a math intervention in grades K-4.
Pilot the use of artificial intelligence technology tools to support students in pre-algebra and other secondary mathematics courses.
Design and facilitate professional learning on how to use artificial intelligence technology tools to provide timely corrective feedback to students in select mathematics courses.
Implement exploration and career planning activities to increase participation in college and career pathways.
Implement the new AOPA curriculum for students in grades 7-8.
Connect students to interactive work-based learning opportunities using Tiggbee.
Increase use of Xello, Florida’s official college and career exploration tool for K-12 students.
Provide equitable student access to advanced academic programs.
Implement new legislative appropriations for building construction technologies at Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School.
Implement the new automotive program at Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School.
Expand aerospace technologies to all secondary schools.
Align and expand programs and course offerings for the STEM careers of tomorrow.
Implement the new CAP Grant program at Q.I. Roberts Jr.-Sr. High School.
PREMIER WORKFORCE
Recruit, develop, reward and retain a diverse workforce to meet the needs of our students and community.
Recognize employees with perfect attendance.
Provide additional opportunities for employees to earn the literacy coaching endorsement.
Provide 15 days of paid parental leave for employees who meet established criteria.
Include discussion of career ladders during negotiations.
Support employee overall health and wellness.
Advertise and promote employee use of the new Wellness Center.
Provide paid time off for employees who visit the Wellness Center for annual wellness screenings.
Explore additional options to make healthcare more affordable for families.
Facilitate and support professional learning that changes instructional practice and builds teacher leadership.
Facilitate professional learning communities for teachers that focus on academic language strategies and scaffolded supports for English Language Learners.
Facilitate professional learning for teachers and leaders on the newly adopted resources for elementary reading and mathematics intervention.
Provide professional learning for teachers on the newly adopted resources for Personal Finance and Money Management.
Provide professional learning for teachers of AICE and Advanced Placement courses.
Provide training opportunities for non-instructional employees to obtain licensures and certifications.
Implement the new Bloomboard Job-Embedded Training Degree Program as another Grow Your Own option for current employees.
Broaden training opportunities for all classifications of employees.
Practice good stewardship in the management of resources.
Implement new procedures to streamline purchasing and inventory management.
Monitor financial investments to ensure maximum returns.
Provide competitive salaries and benefits for all district employees.
Allocate resources to ensure all employees are paid competitively for their positions.
SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION
Implement a ten year phased plan to revitalize school facilities across the district.
Approve the final guaranteed maximum price summary for the new primary school in Palatka and begin construction.
Approve the final guaranteed maximum price summary for Melrose Elementary School and begin phase 1A of construction.
Complete groundbreaking ceremonies for the new primary school in Palatka and Melrose Elementary School.
Continue with phase 1B of construction at Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School.
Complete construction of Palatka Intermediate School and Middleton-Burney Elementary School.
Develop and implement plans and procedures for transitioning to new school facilities when construction is completed.
Ensure technology systems and hardware are modern, secure, efficient, and maintained.
Apply for grants to support replacing outdated technology hardware.
Provide safe, efficient, and on time transportation for students.
Implement My Stop by Versatrans on school buses to provide parents with real-time status of bus times.
Maintain effective school safety procedures, infrastructure, and best practices.
Implement updated volunteer guidelines requiring a Level 2 background check for any unsupervised volunteer.
Upgrade cameras with artificial intelligence capabilities to improve safety.
Continue monitoring the implementation of new legislative safety requirements.
Improve operational efficiency and compliance.
Build awareness and provide training for staff to ensure the district meets new requirements for ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance.
Implement additional quality controls to ensure auditable student and teacher data is correctly processed and reported.
Expand use of multi-factor authentication security keys to district and school administrators to enhance cybersecurity requirements.
WHOLE CHILD
Connect families, stakeholders, and school personnel to create a community where students experience academic growth and develop a respect for diversity.
Create learning opportunities for students that develop a respect for and celebrate our diversity.
Achieve competitive excellence in athletics with a commitment to support every student-athlete’s academic and personal accomplishments.
Increase the use of the local radio station to promote our sports teams and accomplishments of student-athletes.
Enhance opportunities and increase participation in co-curricular offerings available to students at all schools.
Provide and promote new co-curricular clubs for students at secondary schools.
Prepare every student to graduate with the employability skills necessary for success in life.
Pilot the Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives curriculum at select elementary schools.
Increase the percent of students completing the FAFSA.
Strengthen the implementation of social emotional learning through embedded classroom structures and experiences.
Continue the PCSO partnership with Mags.
Provide support and resources for students, staff and parents on handling transition anxiety.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Improve community and business partnerships to allow for expansion and sustainability of career pathways.
Work with community businesses and government agencies to recruit THRIVE Scholar applicants for internships.
Provide flexible learning environments through school choice options for students and families.
Implement the new direct pay school choice option for families seeking contracted services.
Implement a revised dropout prevention program aligned with current FDOE guidelines.
Strengthen public trust, pride, and engagement in our school district.
Release and publicize our new brand video, PCSD: Proudly Shaping the Future.
Provide school and community stakeholders with opportunities to tour new school buildings.
Promote stakeholder engagement using a variety of surveys throughout the strategic planning process.
Promote and facilitate family literacy and New Worlds Reading nights at elementary schools.
Implement the school and district newsletter tool with Apptegy.
Facilitate ongoing, timely, and accurate communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with EveryDay Labs to increase communication with families about attendance and chronic absenteeism.
Create and send a quarterly district newsletter template for schools to use for communicating with families.
Increase communication with new teachers between hiring and the first day of school.
Celebrate and promote the achievements of our students, employees, and community.
Develop and implement a promotional campaign that celebrates the opening of our new school buildings.