District Strategic Plan
The Beaufort County Board of
Education began discussions on a new district strategic planning process in
April 2013. A 67-member Steering
Committee composed of educators, parents and community stakeholders developed new
vision and mission statements, as well a set of core beliefs.
Action Teams were then formed to
develop quality indicators and work processes in five areas: Purpose and
Direction, Resources and Support Systems, Teaching and Assessing for Learning,
Documenting and Using Results for Continuous Improvement, and Governance and
Leadership. The five Action Teams conducted
a series of meetings and online discussions before completing their initial
reports in October 2013.
Community members then had the
opportunity to review and comment on those initial reports before they were
submitted in November 2013 to the district Steering Committee, which discussed
the reports and suggested edits and revisions.
The Action Teams incorporated those changes into the five reports, which
were combined into a single document that was approved by the Board in April
2014.
Our district’s strategic plan
looks at where we are right now, sets goals for where we want to be in the next
five years, then determines the best ways to get there. We plot our course accordingly, knowing that
we will have to make adjustments made along the way until we reach our goal.
Because the entire community
contributed to this process, the Beaufort County School District’s strategic
plan reflects our values and aspirations.
It also has clearly stated long-range goals and measurable mileposts so
that we can focus our work and monitor progress.
Mission
The Beaufort County School
District, through a personalized learning approach, will prepare graduates who
compete and succeed in an ever-changing global society and career marketplace.
Vision
We will work with families and
our diverse community to ensure that students perform at an internationally
competitive level in a learning environment that is safe, nurturing and
engaging.
Core Beliefs
We believe:
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Every student can learn using his or her valuable and
unique talents and skills.
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Learning takes place when the physical, emotional,
social and intellectual well-being of all students is assured at every
level and during every transition.
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High expectations of the school community positively
impact student success.
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Early childhood learning experiences form the
foundation of future school success.
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Students learn best when they are engaged and provided
with opportunities for problem solving and active participation.
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All students are entitled to learning experiences so
that they can become competent and confident in the skills and knowledge
needed to become successful and productive citizens.
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Investment, involvement and connection of all members
of the school community are essential to a student’s success.
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Frequent informal and formal assessment aligned to
clearly defined learning objectives will provide improved student
achievement.
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The collection, analysis and use of data from a variety
of sources are critical to making decisions.
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Students should be prepared to compete and contribute
in a changing global and multilingual society.
Approved Strategic Plan
See below for Strategic Plan supporting documents.