Johnston Community School District

The Johnston Community School District's Strategic Roadmap outlines its core purpose to educate and support all students to graduate as confident learners. It envisions becoming a leading educational institution through student success, progress and growth, and positive staff experiences. The plan is guided by core values of academic excellence for all through collaboration, communication, continuous improvement, and comprehensive support. Strategic directions focus on maximizing learning, implementing effective support systems, building a positive staff culture, fostering a thriving environment through community partnerships, and improving operational efficiency and facility safety.

This three-year Continuous Improvement Plan for Johnston Community School District aims to educate and support all students to graduate as confident learners by fostering a connected, welcoming, and inclusive environment. The plan is structured around five strategic directions: maximizing learning through rigorous instruction and technology; implementing effective support systems for student success; building a valued and supported staff culture; fostering a thriving environment through community partnerships and equitable access; and improving operational efficiency and facilities. It emphasizes personalized learning, clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and continuous professional growth for staff.

This Strategic Roadmap for the Johnston Community School District outlines five strategic directions to achieve its vision of being a leading educational institution. The plan focuses on maximizing learning through rigorous and relevant curriculum, implementing effective support systems for student success, building a positive staff culture, fostering a thriving environment through community partnerships, and improving efficiency and safety in operations and facilities. The overarching mission is to educate and support all students to graduate as confident learners.

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.