3. DISTRICT GOVERNANCE
Doneva Chavis Bonnie Batts Brenda Brown Robert Bynum
Evelyn . Bulluck Franklin. Lamm
Ann Edge Jon Hardy Thomas Meyers Reginald Silvers Dr. Anthony D. Jackson,
Robert Jenkins
Superintendent
4. OUR VISION
Preparing ALL students for
bright and prosperous futures by
Deliberately and Intentionally
providing Rigorous and Relevant
instruction in every classroom,
every day.
5. OUR MISSION
“The mission of the Nash- Rocky Mount Public
School System is to provide ALL students
a Rigorous and Relevant educational
program to ensure that each becomes a
globally competitive, responsible and
contributing member of society.”
6. SHARED AGREEMENTS
High achievement by ALL students is the only acceptable
outcome for our work.
Classrooms are dynamic, child centered environments driven by
high expectations and rigorous and relevant instruction.
Educational decisions MUST be supported with data (evidence).
Students must have deliberate and intentional educational
experiences to develop 21st century skills
Every student MUST graduate college, career and life- ready.
Meaningful relationships are essential to our success. (RIGOR +
RELEVANCE+ RESOURCES/ RELATIONSHIPS =RESULTS)
7. Beliefs
Commitment to a clear and focused vision will
guide the district to the highest performance
Effective teaching and leadership are essential
for student achievement
School environment impacts achievement
An engaged community is essential
Every student can/ must succeed
8. Objectives
100% of students will graduate on time and excel at their
school or career of choice.
100% of students will reach their full academic potential.
100% of students will be actively involved in extracurricular
and co-curricular activities.
100% of students will graduate on-time with the skills
needed to compete.
100% of students will graduate with an awareness of and a
commitment to their community.
9. Inspired Learners
The NRMPS will be a high performing, technology-rich school
district with leading-edge learning experiences that promote
engagement, creativity, critical thinking and achievement.
The NRMPS will prepare our graduates to excel in higher
education or the career of their choice.
The NRMPS will be the leader in the education marketplace by
providing world-class facilities while being fiscally responsible.
The NRMPS will provide a safe and secure environment.
The NRMPS will ensure all teachers are highly effective.
10. Effective Leadership
The NRMPS will recruit and retain the most
effective people by rewarding excellence and
providing opportunities for continual growth.
The NRMPS will foster a caring culture of
respect, integrity, wellness and citizenship
throughout the district.
The NRMPS will cultivate an environment that
builds great leaders.
11. Engaged Community
The NRMPS will actively engage and partner with
parents in the educational experience.
The NRMPS will enhance educational excellence and
workforce development through community partners.
collaboration with
The NRMPS will utilize all the communications channels
to maximize awareness and support of the district’s
vision to be globally acknowledged as a premier school
district.
12. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
High Student Achievement
Safe and Orderly Schools
21st Century Professionals
Embrace the use of 21 Century tools and
Systems
Transparent Organizational Culture/
Effective and Efficient Use of Resources
Engaged and Connected with our
Community
13. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 1
High Quality Teaching and Learning
We will provide an aligned, rigorous
curriculum, designed to prepare
globally competitive students.
14. FOCUS AREAS
Successful Common Core/ Essential Standards Implementation
Curriculum alignment with Common Core Standards/ monitoring
Student Performance on state assessments
Graduation rate/ Dropout rate / Ready Indicators
Implementation of the Rigor/ Relevance Framework
Targeted Professional Development aligned to instructional needs
District-wide intervention/ enrichment support
District-wide standards for Integration of technology
15. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 2
Safe and Orderly
Schools
We will maintain a safe and
orderly environment
throughout the district
16. FOCUS AREAS
Standardize district-wide safety
protocols
Staff training for student safety and
discipline
Vulnerability Assessments across the
district/ Coordination of Resources
17. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 3
21st Century Professionals
We will be directed by 21st century
professionals
18. FOCUS AREAS
Recruitment/Hiring/ Retention of HQ staff
Professional Development
District Level PLC’S/ Advisory Groups
Teacher/ Support Staff/ Content Leaders/ Student
Employee Recognition Programs
Succession Management Process
19. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 4
Embrace the use of 21st
Century tools and Systems
We will use cutting-edge
technology to enhance
instruction and promote
innovation.
20. FOCUS AREAS
Technological tools in classrooms and across the
district to enhance productivity
(1:1 computing 24/7/365) and establish expectations for
technology integration
Ongoing, Embedded Professional Development
(Face-to-Face, online)
Identify a predictable funding stream in the annual
budget to support future technology purchases
and replacement cycles
Video-conferencing connectivity across the district
21. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 5
Transparent Organizational Culture/
Effective and Efficient Use of
Resources
We will exhibit excellence in
financial and facility planning,
management, and stewardship.
22. FOCUS AREAS
Develop a 10 year facility plan/projections
Develop long range replacement cycles / repair
schedules for major capital expenditures
Implement process / performance mapping/
develop district SOP’s
Transparent budget process
Increased Grants and Community Partnerships
23. STRATEGIC PRIORITY- 6
Engaged and Connected
with our Community
We will engage families and the
community to ensure open
communication and opportunities to
evaluate organizational effectiveness
and customer satisfaction.
24. FOCUS AREAS
Annual School Climate/ Staff Satisfaction
Surveys of community stake-holders
Parent Portal access
Multiple district-wide communication outlets
Multiple parent volunteer and involvement
programs.
25.
26. NEXT STEPS
Share plan with internal and external constituents
Appoint groups (Action Teams) to develop
strategies for each Priority identifying baseline
data, annual targets and expected outcomes.
Develop an evaluation method and tool to ensure
accountability
Develop a reporting mechanism to keep the
board, the organization and the community
informed.