Meridian School District began a strategic planning process in February 2022. A committee met monthly to form a new strategic plan, known as Our Commitments. During the planning process, input from staff, families, students and the greater community was gathered. The committee was thoughtful and responsive to incorporating feedback into the strategic plan. The strategic plan has a new vision, five value statements, outcomes or goals for each value. The district will be held accountable to these outcomes by using metrics to measure their success.
This spring we will gather baseline data and develop strategies to achieve our student-centered outcomes. While some of this new strategic plan reflects work we are already engaged in, we will fully implement Our Commitments in fall 2023.
Vision
In Meridian, we empower all learners to thrive academically, socially and emotionally as valued members of our local and global communities.
Values, Outcomes and Metrics
Below are our the values, value statements, outcomes for each value and metrics. Metrics will help us measure our success toward meeting our student outcomes. We will begin with baseline data then create goals for each outcome. From there we will develop strategies to achieve the goals we have established for each student-centered outcome.
Belonging
Meridian strives to be a welcoming place where understanding and respect are priorities. Everyone will be honored, valued and heard.
- Learners experience a community that embraces and honors who they are.
- Everyone sees themselves represented in their educational environment.
- All voices are invited, heard and empowered.
Metrics
- Student perception surveys
- School walk-throughs
- Student focus groups
Communication
Meridian commits to proactive, consistent and clear two-way communication that is accessible for all.
- Open communication is encouraged and valued between staff, students and our community.
- Clear, consistent communication from all levels of the district
supports student learning. - Students and families are informed so they can be involved and engaged in school.
Metrics
- Student, family and staff perception surveys
- Communications data (ParentSquare, website and social media engagement)
Support
Meridian works in partnership with staff, families, students and community to nurture success in each and every student.
- Each learner has access to support systems and partnerships that meet their individual needs.
- Students engage in their own progress using self-assessment and goal setting.
- Every learner is included as an active partner when determining their level of support.
Metrics
- Student growth data
- Student academic and performance data
- Student, family and staff perception surveys
- Student participation in special services programs
- 9th grade ‘on track’ to graduate data
Wellness
Meridian creates an environment that supports staff and students’ physical, social and emotional well-being.
- Members of our learning community feel physically, emotionally and academically safe at school.
- Learners are supported in developing their health and wellness.
- Students are taught strategies for emotional regulation and problem-solving.
Metrics
- Attendance and discipline data
- Student, staff and family perception surveys
- Social emotional assessments
Learning
Meridian is guided by a commitment to equitable education that
develops academic and personal skills for life.
- Our youngest learners benefit from an inclusive and robust early childhood education.
- Each learner has access to rigorous grade-level instruction designed to meet their unique needs.
- All students make measurable growth toward meeting or exceeding proficiency on grade-level standards each year.
- Meridian graduates are prepared for their career and life goals.
Metrics
- Kindergarten readiness
- School assessments and district level standardized academic and social emotional assessments
- Dual credit course and skill center participation
- Graduation pathway data