Bluewater District School Board seeks public input for multi-year strategic plan

The Bluewater District School Board is seeking stakeholder input as it undergoes a review of its multi-year strategic plan.

Members of the public are invited to participate in a survey, which is available on the board website at www.bwdsb.on.ca from March 2 until April 24.

The board's strategic plan was launched in January, 2012, following comprehensive consultation with stakeholders and includes the following vision, mission and priorities:

Vision: “Preparing Our Students Today for the World of Tomorrow”

Mission: “We are a learning organization committed to providing a quality educational experience for every student in a safe and caring environment.”

Priorities:
1. Ensure the well-being of students and staff in a supportive environment for teaching, learning and working
2. Provide quality instruction and learning experiences in an equitable and inclusive environment
3. Encourage parent engagement

In June, 2014, a fourth priority was established:
4. Be accountable for the responsible stewardship of resources

The survey includes a series of 10 questions regarding the vision, mission and priorities to determine whether or not the strategic plan still meets the needs of the board. There is also a short video to welcome participants to the survey.

“School boards are encouraged to review their strategic plans on a cyclical basis to ensure that all stakeholders are committed to the same path in order to support the success and well-being of all students," says education director Steve Blake. "We hope that many parents/guardians, students, staff and community members will come forward to participate in our survey.”

Recommended next steps for the multi-year strategic plan will be presented to the board of trustees in June, 2015, following an analysis by staff of the survey feedback.