Strategic Planning

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Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)

The Lee's Summit School District's three-year strategic plan guides our district mission — preparing each of our students for success in life.

LSR7’s current Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) was approved by the Board of Education in June 2021 and implemented starting in July 2021. The plan was developed by a collaborative group of teachers, students, parents, and community members over the course of six months. The team studied district data and demographics, surveyed the community and evaluated district needs in order to develop LSR7's goals and priorities.

CSIP Goals

Goal 1: We will provide high quality experiences with access and opportunity for each student.

Action Plan 1.1: Inquiry Model Instructional Framework

Establish an inquiry-model instructional framework to expand engaging learning experiences for students.

Action Plan 1.2: Data-Based Instructional Decision-Making

Develop and implement a district data dashboard and building-level data report to monitor on-going progress.

Action Plan 1.3: Real World Learning/Career Pathway Expansion

Increase the frequency of opportunities for all students to engage in career exploration and workforce-ready skills.

Action Plan 1.4: Curriculum Resources and Instructional Support

Ensure robust and quality curriculum, resources, and instructional support to support diverse learners.

Action Plan 1.5: Extra-curricular and Co-Curricular Opportunities

Increase opportunities and participation for extracurricular and co-curricular involvement for students of all backgrounds and levels.

Action Plan 1.6: Portrait of a Graduate

Embed the LSR7 Portrait of a Graduate competencies into the classroom learning environment and market value asset attainment.

Goal 2: We will foster a responsive, caring and inclusive environment.

Action Plan 2.1: Recruit, Hire, Retain and Promote Diverse Staff

Develop and monitor a system to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce within the District, increasing staff diversity as representative of the student population.

Action 2.2: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

Embed culturally relevant pedagogy into the curriculum (standards and resources), instruction, and professional development.

Action Plan 2.3: Student Voice

Implement systemic processes to include student voice/ feedback in decisions related to the culture and climate of LSR7 schools.

Action Plan 2.4: Professional Learning Opportunities for All Staff

Ensure professional learning aligns with current best practice implementation.

Action Plan 2.5: Student and Staff Wellness

Implement a student and staff wellness plan aligned with state and national standards.

Goal 3: We will provide meaningful public engagement that includes all stakeholder as vital partners in LSR7 education.

Action Plan 3.1: Comprehensive Communication

Employ multiple methods for regular and reliable two-way communication with all stakeholders.

Action Plan 3.2: Business and Industry Partnership

Create, continue and expand opportunities for collaboration with community, industry and business partners

Action Plan 3.3: Community Outreach and Support

Increase engagement opportunities for all members of our diverse community to share and participate in our efforts to prepare each student for success.

Action Plan 3.4: Excellent Customer Service

Continue the quality of customer service and a culture of community pride and trust in the Lee’s Summit R7 School District.

Goal 4: We will be responsible stewards and leaders.

Action Plan 4.1: Fund Balance

Develop and propose a budget that maintains adequate operating fund balances.

Action Plan 4.2: Capital Projects and Long Range Plans

Maintain a quality learning environment for students through a systemic plan to address capital needs.

Action Plan 4.3: Technology Infrastructure

Maintain a safe, secure, and modern technology infrastructure.