Marblehead Community Charter Public (District)

The strategic plan for Marblehead Community Charter Public School focuses on providing an innovative and engaging learning experience that empowers students to reach their highest potential. Key goals include strengthening faculty and staff recruitment, providing personalized education, enhancing service learning opportunities, and fostering a safe and collaborative school culture. The plan also aims to increase community involvement, develop a robust communications strategy, and ensure the school's long-term viability through effective fundraising and facility management.

The meeting covered various topics including a board composition report, open meeting law and state ethics certification, governance goals, a finance report and FY13 budget, a head of school report covering school events, program updates, and internships, an annual report discussion, personnel committee expectations, a foundation report including fundraising updates and new members, strategic planning with a focus on common vocabulary and goal planning, a buy the building task force report and negotiations, and a meeting evaluation.

The 2012-2017 Strategic Plan for Marblehead Community Charter Public School (MCCPS) focuses on three key areas: Academic Success, Faithfulness to Charter/Community Goal, and Organizational Viability. Academic Success aims to empower student achievement through high-quality instruction, a safe and well-equipped facility, and the recruitment and retention of talented educators. Faithfulness to Charter/Community Goal focuses on community engagement through communication, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities. Organizational Viability aims to enhance the school's ability to provide high-quality learning experiences by addressing human resources, managing fiscal and operational resources efficiently, and increasing fundraising capacity. The plan includes specific goals, measures, and timelines for achieving these objectives, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and community collaboration.

The meeting covered various topics including the appointment of a new board member, Mr. Kenneth Schulman. Reports were given on governance, finance, personnel, the foundation (fundraising), the head of school, the Buy the Building Task Force, and strategic planning. Discussions included the board's composition, orientation materials for new members, the school's audit, personnel evaluations, the upcoming annual auction, the enrichment program, and the school's strategic plan and vision statements. The Buy the Building Task Force discussed the possibility of continuing the lease on the current building and explored other potential locations for the school.

The strategic plan of Marblehead Community Charter Public School aims to prepare students to uphold knowledge, freedom, and prosperity. It focuses on delivering a rigorous educational program that emphasizes academic rigor, productive attitudes, community service, and democratic governance. The plan aims to reform education by modeling excellence, promoting student-centered learning, and fostering community involvement. It prioritizes continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability to ensure students achieve their highest potential and contribute to a democratic society.