Strategic Plan

Our Mission

The mission of Stillwater Area Public Schools, in partnership with students, family and community, is to develop curious individuals who are active and engaged leaders in an ever-changing world by challenging all students as they travel along their personalized learning pathways.

OUR PARAMETERS

In our decision-making we will always consider what is desirable, equitable, feasible and sustainable. We will build relationships with our shareholders and engage with our community.

OUR OBJECTIVES

All children are ready for school
All third graders can read at grade level
All racial and economic achievement gaps are closed
All students are ready for career and college
All students graduate from high school
*All students will be engaged in their learning
*All students will be supported in their social, emotional and behavioral development
*All students will be seen, served and supported

*Stillwater-specific goals

Creating the Worlds' Best Workforce

The objectives of our Strategic Plan are based on areas identified in the World's Best Workforce. Each year, our school board members and district staff work together to set goals in each of the five focus areas. Goals may range from one to three years in length.

Combined WBWF Summary and Achievement and Integration Progress Report

All children are ready for school

Result:

Early childhood screening: 662 children were screened by the district during the 2021-2022 school year.
Preschool: Data was collected on incoming Kindergarten students:
- Of 567 families that responded, 479 indicated their child had attended a preschool (84%).

Fastbridge data: 71% of kindergarten students received a benchmark score at/above the national 40th percentile on the Fastbridge early reading composite.

Goal Status: On Track (multi-year goal)

All third graders can read at grade level

Result:

Reading Proficiency: 51.5% of third grade students met proficiency expectations in spring of 2022. This was a reduction of 0.4% from 2021

% of K-2 Student Meeting Grade Level Proficiency:

K (earlyReading Composite) – 63%. This is a 5-year high, up from 46% last year.
1st (earlyReading Composite) – 60%. This is on par with pre-pandemic levels, up from 48% last year.
2nd (aReading) – 70%. Up from 65% last year.

Goal Status: On Track (multi-year goal)

View the Read Well By Third Grade/Local Literacy Plan

All racial and economic achievement gaps are closed

Result:

Reading Gaps to White Cohort:

Asian – increased to 13.6
Black – increased to 23.0
Latinx – increased to 28.7
2/More – decreased to 3.7

Math Gaps to White Cohort:

Asian – increased to 9.6
Black – increased to 31.3
Latinx – decreased to 26.5
2/More – increased to 13.1

Science Gaps to White Cohort:

Asian – decreased to 11.2
Black – increased to 30.5
Latinx – increased to 31.2
2/More – decreased to 7.0

Goal Status: Not On Track (multi-year goal)

View the Achievement & Integration Plan 2020-2023

All students are ready for career and college

All students graduate from high school

Stillwater-Specific Goals

Our community believes that social and emotional well-being is just as important as academic achievement. We are committed to breaking down the many barriers that can get in the way of learning to ensure our students can be their very best. In addition to the five WBWF areas, our strategic plan includes a district-wide goal along with three objectives to address access, opportunity and educational achievement for ALL of our students.

All students will be engaged in their learning
All students will be supported in their social, emotional and behavioral development
All students will be seen, served and supported

Want to get involved? Learn more about the WBWF Committee

Portrait of a Graduate

Our Portrait of a Graduate defines the skills and attributes we expect our students to develop through their experience in our schools. In working toward the objectives of our strategic plan, teachers and staff find ways to incorporate experiences that allow students to practice and develop these skills at all levels - from preK through high school.

Strategic Plan

Our Mission

OUR PARAMETERS

OUR OBJECTIVES

Creating the Worlds' Best Workforce

All children are ready for school

Result:

All third graders can read at grade level

Result:

All racial and economic achievement gaps are closed

Result:

Goal Status: Not On Track (multi-year goal)

All students are ready for career and college

Result:

All students graduate from high school

Result:

Stillwater-Specific Goals

Portrait of a Graduate

Collaborator

Critical Thinker

Creator

Communicator

Self-Advocate