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Strategic Plan

Dear River Grove School Community,

 

We are proud to present this District Strategic Plan to the River Grove School District 85.5 community. As the goals of the former Strategic Plan, in place from 2017-2022, were accomplished, the Board of Education worked with consultants to provide a survey to all community stakeholders including staff, parents and Village of River Grove community members. The survey was provided in English, Spanish, Polish and Ukrainian.The goal of the survey was to receive feedback from all stakeholders on their perception of the state of the school and district, and to identify areas of focus for the next Strategic Plan. Thank you to everyone who took the survey to provide guidance to the Board of Education.

 

We are thrilled to share that overwhelmingly the perception of River Grove School is positive and feedback suggested the district keep moving forward on its current path. The Board of Education developed three long range district goals along with strategies and key performance indicators.

 

We are sharing this plan with all River Grove community members to demonstrate who we are as a school district, what we are committed to, and where we are going. River Grove School is an amazing school, providing a strong education, along with many opportunities for students, and adults, to find and develop their passions. We hope this Strategic Plan gives you confidence in the future of RGS.

 

Mrs. Marlene Flahaven

President, Board of Education

 

Dr. Jan Rashid 

Superintendent

#WeAreRG!

 

 

RIVER GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT 85.5 STRATEGIC PLAN

Approved by the Board of Education on 8/22/23

VISION: Prepare students for success in life

MISSION: Provide a comprehensive and high quality education for all students

GOAL 1

GOAL 2

GOAL 3

Student Growth and Achievement

Positive School Environment

Management of Resources

Increase student achievement and ensure all students grow academically

Develop and sustain a safe, supportive and inclusive school by partnering with students, staff, families and the greater community

Develop and sustain effective and efficient practices to optimize district resources including personnel, technology, finances and facilities, with the goal of a safe and effective learning environment

Strategies

Strategies

Strategies
  • Provide and use updated, research based, academically rigorous instructional materials
  • Implement the curriculum with fidelity
  • Implement research based, effective instructional strategies
  • Provide a system of interventions and supports for students not meeting grade level expectations
  • Use assessment data to inform decisions for instruction and student supports
  • Provide high quality, job aligned professional development
  • Increase opportunities for collaboration amongst instructional staff
  • Implement consistent and positive whole school and classroom based behavior management systems utilizing PBIS and CHAMPS
  • Provide creative and valuable experiences for students to develop their talents and become contributing members of the school and greater community
  • Ensure a safe and nurturing school environment by engaging in positive two-way communication with students, staff, families and the greater community
  • Use a variety of methods of communication, including translation, to engage families and the community with the school
  • Provide creative, inclusive opportunities for the school, families and the community to come together and build positive relationships
  • Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and careful financial management to maintain positive fund balances
  • Conduct thoughtful, careful and purposeful allocation of funds addressing district goals and responding to district needs
  • Explore grants, bonds and other funding streams to meet district needs
  • Attract, retain and celebrate high quality staff members
  • Provide a robust, 2-year new teacher mentor program
  • Maintain necessary, updated and current technology practices including data privacy, cyber safety, infrastructure, devices and digital learning tools
  • Provide safe, updated and engaging learning environments and facilities

Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators
  • Student growth in ELA and Math using NWEA MAP and i-Ready
  • Grade level proficiency in ELA, Math and Science using IAR and ISA
  • Reading fluency growth using Aimsweb
  • English Language Development using ACCESS
  • Student attendance data
  • Student behavioral data, including PBIS SWIS
  • Student participation in extracurricular opportunities
  • Parent participation in school events

 
  • Financial profile and fund balances
  • Hiring and retention data
  • Technology road map and inventory
  • Short and long range facility plan

School Based Goals and Actions

School Based Goals and Actions
  • Administration and staff will set annual goals and performance indicators to achieve Goal 1
  • Administration and staff will set annual goals and performance indicators to achieve Goal 2