Thomas O. McKee

This strategic plan for Rudyard Area Schools outlines key objectives across four main goals. The plan prioritizes a student-centered approach, focusing on data-driven decisions, holistic student development, improved attendance, and individualized learning profiles. It also emphasizes fiscal responsibility through active administrative engagement, robust financial oversight, maintaining a healthy fund balance, and securing grants. Furthermore, the plan aims to build strong partnerships within the school community by increasing parent and community involvement, expanding student resources, and fostering collective growth. Finally, it seeks to enhance student civility and safety through increased accountability, implementing restorative justice practices, streamlining operations, and serving individual student needs with PRIDE.

The strategic plan for Rudyard Area Schools focuses on aligning the school community to prepare every student for success. Key areas of focus include investing in proven school practices, improving communication, and providing learning opportunities for students of all abilities. The plan aims to develop independent and confident readers, ensure program sustainability, and provide the necessary resources for students and staff to achieve the best learning outcomes. Key initiatives include consistent data use, curriculum alignment, budget planning, infrastructure improvement with a focus on safety, and staff development to enhance instructional practices and technology use.