• Strategic Plan 2016-2022

    The Strategic Planning process at Methacton School District is underway. A steering committee consisting of 12 members was formed and met on September 14, 2015 to help the superintendent of schools establish the process and timeline by which they will actively engage internal and external constituents to set priorities and help focus energy and resources of the district that are commensurate with the community’s needs and desires.

    The Strategic Planning Steering Committee consist of the following members:

    • Nicole Fisher – Elementary Teacher
    • Kevin Flanagan – Secondary Teacher
    • Doris Freeman – Community Member
    • Melissa Gorla – Principal
    • Gayatri Pillai – Student School Board Representative
    • Brenda Hackett – School Board Vice President
    • Mary Katona – Methacton Administrator
    • Conor Ryan – Community Member
    • Sara Sterchak – Student School Board Representative
    • Zhong Li – Community Member

    The Strategic Planning Steering Committee’s role is to assist the superintendent with the evaluation and recommendation of a facilitator to lead the strategic planning process for the district; help establish a timeline of activities designed to produce a strategic plan by April 30, 2016; provide feedback and support to the facilitator in gathering volunteer participation in the strategic planning process; and participate in the strategic planning process along with other volunteer stakeholders.

    As of the most recent meeting on October 28, 2015,  a facilitator has been selected and approved by the Board of School Directors on October 27, 2015. This facilitator, Ms. JoAnn Perotti of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, will help to facilitate the strategic planning process. The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is planning an initial meeting with Ms. Perotti on November 9, 2015. It is the committee’s intent to finalize their process, schedule, committee structure, and participation following that meeting.

    This process will determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in each of these focus areas:

    • Student Growth and Achievement
    • Staff Professional Development and Growth
    • Technology
    • Facilities and Infrastructure
    • Co-curricular, Extra Curricular Activities and Athletics
    • Pupil Services
    • Safety
    • District Operations and Financial Management
    • Human Resources
    • Communication and Community Relations 

    Goals, objectives, priorities, timelines, and responsibilities will be established, along with a review cycle in order to have this plan produce actionable results.

     

    The progress of this important work will be communicated regularly through the district’s website.