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Overview of WCPSS System Leadership Focus
and Strategic Direction

Vision	We are committed to academic excellence. We will pursue this goal in the spirit of openness, integrity, and accountability through active communication and collaboration with parents with a demanding and caring community.
Mission	We will educate each student to become a responsible and productive citizen.
Values	We value student success, excellence, diversity, character (courage, good judgment, integrity, kindness, perseverance, respect, responsibility and self-discipline), communication and collaboration with all stakeholders, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Goal	By 2003, 95% of all students tested will be at or above grade level as measured by NC EOG testing at grades 3 and 8.

Strategic Priorities	Critical Quality Measures	Prior Level (97-98)	Current Level (98-99)	Projected Level	By Year
Student Achievement	Average SAT score	1052	1059	1100	2003
	% schools exceeding expected ABC Standards	96%	93%	100%	2000
	% schools exceeding exemplary ABC Standards	82%	75%	100%	2003
	Dropout rate	2.6%	3.1%	1.6%	2003
	% graduates attending postsecondary institutions	87%	87%	87%	2003
	% students at standard on NC Writing Test (Grades 4 &7)	62.8%	67.1%	70%	2003
	% students meeting NC EOC standards (5 core courses)	72.1%	72.6%	80%	2003
	% students meeting EOG standards	81.6%	83.9%	95%	2003
	% graduates meeting college admission requirements	70%	71.4%	72%	2003

Ensure safe, inviting, optimal learning environments	Incidents of violence per 1000 students	6.2	7.2	5	2003
	Ratio of students to permanent seats	82.8%	84.8%	91%	2003
	% students giving their school A or B	48.7%	Avail. 11/00	52%	2003
	% parents giving their school A or B	76%	Avail. 01/00	80%	2003

Attract and retain a high-quality work force	# teachers w/NBPTS certification	54	120	150	2003
	% teacher turnover	8.8%*	13.1%**	=/< state avg	2003
	% teachers w/advanced degrees	31.9%	31.9%	37%	2003
	Avg. training dollars per employee	452 (1.4%)	424 (<1%)	648 (2%)	2003
	% teachers who say they are glad to work for WCPSS	81.4%	Avail. 06/00	90%	2003

Seek and secure sufficient funding	Per pupil expenditure	$5084	$5608	$7400	2003
	% salary & benefits/total operating budget	84%	83%	87%	2003

Provide comprehensive instructional technology	Ratio computers to students	1-10	1-10	1-5	2005
	# Tech. Connections teachers trained	257	430	5,000	2005
	% schools connected to WAN	55% (58)	97% (110)	100%	2000

* 1996-97
** 1998-99 State average for teacher turnover is 13.4%.

Overview of WCPSS System Leadership Focus and Strategic Direction

Overview of WCPSS System Leadership Focus
and Strategic Direction