Joan Elder

This plan outlines the strategic direction for The Springfield City School District Business Advisory Council, focusing on strengthening the workforce and fostering college and career readiness for all students. Key priorities include student, parent and community, industry, and educator engagement, alongside policy advocacy and STEAM education. The plan aims to equip students with essential noncognitive skills and provide diverse career pathways in fields such as Business, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Engineering & Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Unmanned Aerial Systems, preparing them for success in the evolving job market and contributing to regional economic prosperity.

This Reading Achievement Plan for the Springfield City School District outlines strategies to improve literacy skills across all grade levels, particularly for students in Kindergarten through third grade. The plan focuses on enhancing foundational literacy through evidence-based practices, providing extensive professional development for educators (including Science of Reading training), and strengthening family and community engagement. It aims to increase student proficiency in reading and literacy by 10% from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025, as measured by assessments such as the Ohio State Test for grade 3, Acadience Reading Composite score for K-2, and PELI-PreK Language Index Score. The plan also details strategies for supporting at-risk student populations, including English learners and students with disabilities, by integrating a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and ensuring effective use of instructional resources.

This Finance Vision outlines the commitment to providing timely, relevant, and high-quality financial services to support the District's overarching mission. Key goals include leading district-wide strategic financial planning, ensuring data quality and transparency, and aligning financial resources with strategic objectives. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement through proactive engagement, collaboration, and stakeholder communication, all while adhering to guiding principles of transparency, credibility, and a community- and student-focused approach.

This funding plan outlines how the Springfield City School District utilizes Student Wellness and Success Funds and Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid to provide comprehensive wraparound services for students. Key initiatives focus on fostering social and emotional learning through mental and physical health support, inspiring and advancing learning through academic interventions and specialized programs, and leveraging community partnerships to enhance student experiences and ensure college or career readiness.

The Springfield City School District's Business Advisory Council Plan aims to strengthen the workforce and enhance student career readiness by fostering academic achievement, supporting local businesses, and contributing to community development in Clark County. The plan focuses on engaging students through career assessments, industry connections, after-school programs, and career advocacy. It also emphasizes collaborative engagement with parents, community members, industry partners, and educators, and advocates for policies to address evolving workforce demands. The overarching vision is 'One Community: Inclusive. Compelled. Future Ready,' preparing students for careers with family-supporting wages and building a robust talent pipeline.