LAUNCHING IN THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Help Plan Lake County School District’s Future!
Your participation in Lake County ‘s strategic planning process will help the school district improve student outcomes, allocate precious resources, and strengthen our community.
The planning is community-driven in order to ensure that our plans are aligned with the needs and priorities of the Lake County community, while meeting our students’ learning needs.
There are many ways to get involved in the strategic planning process, from attending community meetings to participating in surveys and focus groups.
In August, we will launch a Community Survey where you can share your input, let us know if you would like to learn more, and sign up to further engage in the process.
Project Plan
| Date | Topic | Deliverable |
| June 2025 | Planning & Design | Project & Communications Plans |
| Aug 2025 | Engagement | Community Survey |
| Sep 2025 | Engagement | Focus Groups |
| Oct 2025 | Engagement | Engagement Report with an Executive Summary |
| Oct 2025 – Nov 2025 | Strategic Direction | 1. Values and Beliefs 2. Student Success Profile 3. Practical Vision 4. Strategic Directions |
| Nov 2025 – Feb 2026 | Implementation | District Leadership Team Planning |
| Mar 2026 | Implementation | Strategic Plan (internal release) |
| Aug 2026 | Implementation | Strategic Plan (public release) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a school district community-driven strategic planning process?
A: A strategic plan is a roadmap to the district’s future. A strategic planning process is a systematic approach used by school districts to identify priorities, set goals, and determine how to allocate resources to achieve those goals over the next several years.
Q: Who participates in the strategic planning process?
A: The strategic planning process involves a diverse group of stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, staff, families, students, and community members.
Q: Why is it important for stakeholders to participate in the community-driven strategic planning process?
A: Stakeholders should participate in the strategic planning process to ensure that the resulting plan reflects the needs and priorities of the community. By involving stakeholders, the plan is more likely to be effective and successful.
Q: What are the benefits of having a community-driven strategic planning process?
A: The benefits of a community-driven strategic planning process include improved student outcomes, accountability, community engagement, resource allocation, and long-term planning. In fact, the very future of Lake County depends on how well we educate our next generation of leaders and contributors.
Q: What are some common components of a strategic plan?
A: Some common components of a strategic plan include a mission statement, goals and objectives, action steps, timelines, and measures of success.
Q: How is progress monitored and evaluated in the strategic plan?
A: Progress is monitored and evaluated through regular reporting and review of key performance indicators, such as student growth and achievement, graduation rates, and attendance rates.
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