In the fall of 2001, Rockwall Independent School District organized a committee to formulate a strategic plan to guide the district through 2010. The plan supports the mission statement and basic beliefs of the district and articulates an ideal, positive, desired, and realistic view of the future for students, schools, and community. The Board of Trustees identified ten critical components fundamental to the strategic plan:

• Communications

• Curriculum and Instruction

• Extra/Co-curricular Activities

• Facilities

• Finances

• Personnel

• Safety and Security

• Student Services

• Support Services

• Technology

A committee of more than 150 civic leaders, parents, and district personnel came together to draft a strategic plan for Rockwall ISD. As the group met, they were guided by the following principles:

Shared Vision
Provides direction to a desired destination
Provides purpose for everyone involved and focus for daily activities
Provides barrier-free environment for achievement

Planning Session Parameters
Identify goal areas to recommend to the Board
Establish District-wide goals for the next 10 years
Reach all decisions by consensus
Use external committee facilitators

Environmental Scanning
Identify critical issues and make planning assumptions
External data--focus on the long term future in the surrounding community, county, and region
Internal data--focus on the long term future inside the District

Committee Composition
Board of Trustees and Superintendent
Superintendent's Cabinet
Central Office Administration
Principals
District Education Improvement Committee
Alliance of Rockwall Educators
Support Staff
Retired Teachers Association
Committee/Task Force Representative
Parents
Philanthropic Organization Presidents
Government Officials
Business Representatives
Community Members

Desired Final Outcome

• In 2010, Rockwall ISD will be guided by a mission and set of beliefs that are clearly understood, universally supported, and systematically updated.

• In 2010, Rockwall ISD will be characterized by accountability at all levels using research based, data driven, and student-oriented decision making.

• In 2010, Rockwall ISD will function on a continuous improvement basis.

• In 2010, every employee in Rockwall ISD will be an educator, accountable for student learning and reinforcing appropriate behavior.
  

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