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 (98-99)

Current Level (99-00)

Projected Level

By Year

Student Achievement

Average SAT score

1059

1061

1100

2003

% schools exceeding expected ABC Standards

93%

90%

100%

2000

% schools exceeding exemplary ABC Standards

75%

75%

100%

2003

Dropout rate

3.1%

Avail.11/00

1.6%

2003

% graduates attending postsecondary institutions

87%

86%

87%

2003

% students at standard on NC Writing Test (Grades 4 &7)

67.1%

71.7%

70%

2003

% students meeting NC EOC standards (5 core courses)

72.6%

74.4%

80%

2003

% students meeting EOG standards

83.1%

85.2%

95%

2003

% graduates meeting college admission requirements

71.4%

73.4%

72%

2003

Ensure safe, inviting, optimal learning environments

Incidents of violence per 1000 students

7.2

6.6

5

2003

Ratio of students to permanent seats

84.8%

84.6%

91%

2003

% students giving their school A or B

N/A

Avail. 11/00

52%

2003

% parents giving their school A or B

N/A

77%

80%

2003

Attract and retain a high-quality work force

# teachers w/NBPTS certification

120

154

150

2003

% teacher turnover

13.1%

12.4%

=/< state avg

2003

% teachers w/advanced degrees

31.9%

34.19%

37%

2003

Avg. training dollars per employee

424 (<1%)

424 (<1%)

648 (2%)

2003

% teachers who say they are glad to work for WCPSS

N/A

80.4%

90%

2003

Seek and secure sufficient funding

Per pupil expenditure

$5608

$6010

$7400

2003

% salary & benefits/total operating budget

83%

83%

87%

2003

Provide comprehensive instructional technology

Ratio computers to students

1-10

1-9

1-5

2005

# Tech. Connections teachers trained

430

655

5,000

2005

% schools connected to WAN

97% (110)

100%

100%

2000