Chris Billings

The Johnston Community School District's strategic plan is designed to serve its community by educating and supporting all students to graduate as confident learners, aspiring to be a leading educational institution. The plan focuses on student success through high-quality instruction and personalized learning, embracing continuous progress and growth, and fostering a collaborative environment for staff. It is guided by core values of collaboration, communication, continuous improvement, and comprehensive support. Strategic directions are centered on maximizing learning, effectively implementing support systems, building a positive culture, fostering a thriving environment through community partnerships, and ensuring effective operations and facilities.

This document outlines the operating principles for the Johnston Board of Education for the 2018-2019 academic year. It is committed to ensuring an outstanding education for every student and fostering a culture of excellence. Key areas include advocacy at local, state, and national levels, establishing clear procedures for handling stakeholder concerns, promoting collaborative leadership team development, and implementing robust planning, goal setting, and accountability measures. Furthermore, it emphasizes timely, honest, and transparent communication, and structured board meeting formats to support the district's mission and continuous improvement.

This document details the foundation and process for the Johnston Community School District's Boundary Analysis Study. The primary objective is to balance elementary school enrollment, with a specific focus on Beaver Creek Elementary, by leveraging data and administration insights. The study is part of a broader district-wide long-range planning effort, aiming to ensure equitable educational opportunities and efficient resource utilization. Key criteria guiding the boundary adjustments include student impact, projected enrollment, building utilization, and fiscal considerations. The implementation of these changes is targeted for the 2026/27 or 2027/28 school year, managing a forecasted district enrollment growth to 7,535 students by 2030/31.

This document details the Johnston Community School District's annual progress report and long-range goals across key academic areas. It outlines strategic objectives for improving student proficiency in reading, mathematics, and science, specifically targeting a reduction in non-proficiency for low socio-economic status students. The report also addresses class size reduction and the implementation of Professional Learning Communities for data-driven instructional improvements, aiming to enhance overall student learning outcomes through continuous assessment and intervention strategies.

The committee reviewed the project timeline, discussed long-term outcomes and potential capital improvements, and evaluated short, mid, and long-term recommendations for district capacity and boundaries. Four groups presented various strategies, including potential building projects, school consolidations, and boundary adjustments, which were then voted upon by the members.