Jon Gheen

This strategic plan focuses on enhancing student performance by increasing the percentage of students at or above grade level through School Level Improvement Plans, high-quality instruction, rigorous coursework, and systematic data monitoring. It also aims to ensure equitable access to advanced coursework, CTE programs, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities for all students. A key objective is fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning by implementing positive behavior intervention support systems, providing professional development, expanding alternative learning environments, and offering themed learning opportunities. Finally, the plan seeks to prepare students for post-secondary success by enhancing career-focused pathways aligned with regional labor needs and increasing exposure to career experiences.

This document outlines Fayetteville Public Schools' Sustainability Action Plan, a comprehensive framework developed in 2025 to strengthen sustainable practices across the district. It was created in partnership with the Green Schools National Network and refined through stakeholder input. The plan is structured around four 'Impact Systems': Curriculum & Instruction, Facilities & Operations, Leadership, and Culture & Climate. It aims to foster environmental stewardship, enhance student engagement and community collaboration, and position the district as a leader in sustainability.

This Strategic Plan focuses on Organizational Efficiency, committing to transparent stewardship of district resources and systems of accountability. A key objective is to provide a total compensation package that ranks among the top five districts in the state.

The 2026 Master Plan for Fayetteville Public Schools serves as a foundational document to define the district's vision and to facilitate applications for state funding for academic facility projects through the Partnership Program. It encompasses critical components such as district information, enrollment projections, and comprehensive maintenance plans. The plan's priorities include identifying committed and planned new construction projects, managing annual expenditures for maintenance and capital outlay, and outlining timelines for the 2027-2029 Partnership Program, with the ultimate aim of securing funding for infrastructure development and modernization.

The FPS Sustainability Action Plan is guided by a vision to ensure future generations thrive through sustainable schools, making it the mission for every learner to attend a healthy, equitable, and sustainable school. The plan outlines a 'GreenPrint™' approach focused on elevating climate literacy and building resilience. Its strategic priorities are structured across four impact systems: Leadership, Facilities & Operations, Curriculum & Instruction, and Culture & Climate, with goals aimed at expanding outdoor education, empowering student-led sustainability projects, optimizing operational efficiency, fostering collaborative leadership, and strengthening community engagement.