Strategic Planning
Empower. Care. Succeed.
On January 9, 2023, the Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education approved a new strategic plan, which will serve as a roadmap for our future. This strategic plan was the result of several meetings of a diverse group of district stakeholders, including teachers and staff, administrators, parents, students, alumni, and community members.
We are excited to share our mission, vision, and goals with you, and we look forward to bringing this strategic plan to life for each and every student in Eastpointe!
Our Mission
Eastpointe Community Schools is the heart of learning, caring, and support for our community, where we empower students to embrace learning, achieve their personal best, and develop a healthy emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Our Vision
Eastpointe Community Schools, in partnership with the community, will empower each student to become a lifelong learner who strives to be a responsible, productive, and engaged citizen.
OUR GOALS AND STRATEGIES
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Student Growth & Achievement
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Learning Environment & Supports
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Working Environment & High-Quality Staff
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Family & Community Partnerships
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Resources: Finances, Facilities, & Technology
Student Growth & Achievement
GOAL 1: Empower all students to be future ready prepared to dream, believe, and achieve.
Key Performance Indicator
On-Track Graduation Rate: Increase the percentage of full academic year students on track to graduate.
Status
Ahead of Target
Target Goal
85% graduation rate by 2026
Key Performance Indicator
ELA State Assessment Performance: Increase the percentage of full academic year students that meet or exceed grade level proficiency.
Status
On Target
Target Goal
3% increase in students meeting or exceeding grade level proficiency
Key Performance Indicator
ELA Local Reading Growth: Increase the percentage of full academic year students who meet growth projections fall to spring
Status
Behind Target
Target Goal
50% of students meeting growth projections (4% increase annually)
Key Performance Indicator
Math State Assessment Performance: Increase the percentage of full academic year students that meet or exceed grade level proficiency.
Status
Behind Target
Target Goal
3% increase in students meeting or exceeding grade level proficiency
Key Performance Indicator
Math Local Assessment Growth: Increase the percentage of full academic year students who meet growth projections from fall to spring.
Status
Behind Target
Target Goal
4% increase in students meeting growth projections annually
Key Performance Indicator
Advanced & Career Coursework: Increase student enrollment in honors, advanced placement, and dual-enrollment classes
Status
On Target
Target Goal
75% of high school students enrolled in advanced or career coursework
Key Performance Indicator
Post-Secondary Enrollment: Increase the percentage of students who apply for and enter a post-secondary program (college, trade school, or armed forces)
Status
On Target
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Building Turnaround Networks: Each building will establish a Building Turnaround Network (BTN) to develop, monitor, and evaluate building level goals centered around student growth and achievement.
Status
Complete
Target Goal
BTN established and running at all buildings
Learning Environment & Supports
GOAL 2: Establish a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.
Key Performance Indicator
Attendance: Increase student attendance across the district.
Status
On Target
Target Goal
5% increase in average daily attendance
Key Performance Indicator
Attendance: Decrease chronic student absenteeism across the district.
Status
Behind Target
Target Goal
5% decrease annually in chronically absent students
Key Performance Indicator
Behavior Data: Decrease numbers of incidents and days of suspension.
Status
Behind Target
Target Goal
Decrease in number of incidents resulting in suspension
Key Performance Indicator
Student Participation: Increase opportunities in extracurricular activities for grades 6-12.
Status
Ahead of Target
Target Goal
Increase number of clubs/activities
Key Performance Indicator
Student Participation: Equity in grades 3-5 extracurricular activities
Status
On Target
Target Goal
Consistent offerings across elementary buildings
Key Performance Indicator
Student Satisfaction: Increase percentage of students responding positively on annual survey regarding belonging, supportive environment, relationship with peers and teachers, and diversity and inclusion.
Status
Baseline established in 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Working Environment & High-Quality Staff
GOAL 3: Attract, hire, develop, and retain an exceptional workforce to ensure innovation, compassion, responsibility, and accountability.
Key Performance Indicator
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in instructional programs and practices; measure staff response
Status
Baseline established 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Staff Satisfaction: Increase staff satisfaction, morale, and performance.
Status
Baseline established 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Staff Attendance: Decrease percentage of staff dock day absences
Status
On Target
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Certified Teachers: Maintain a level of 90% or more teachers who are fully certified
Status
On Target
Target Goal
90-100%
Key Performance Indicator
Staff Retention: Decrease number of teacher resignations each year
Status
On Target
Target Goal
Reduce overall percentage annually
Key Performance Indicator
Culture and Climate: Improve percentage of staff who feel their school and school leadership foster a positive and safe environment.
Status
Baseline established 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Staff Performance Rating: Increase and maintain percentage of teachers rated effective
Status
On Target
Target Goal
95% of teachers rated as effective
Key Performance Indicator
Increase number of classroom walkthroughs for teachers
Status
TBA
Target Goal
TBA
Family & Community Partnerships
GOAL 4: Cultivate trusting partnerships with families and the community striving for pride, engagement, and commitment and expand learning opportunities for each student.
Key Performance Indicator
Community Partnerships: Increase opportunities for students to participate in service learning internships, CTE, trades, and co-ops.
Status
No Progess
Target Goal
1 - Co-op
1 - Trade Partnership
1 - Service Learning
Key Performance Indicator
Community Perception: Positively improve the community perception of Eastpointe Community Schools based on response to community surveys.
Status
TBA
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Family Satisfaction: Increase percentage of families responding positively on an annual survey regarding: belonging supportive environment, relationship with peers & teachers, and diversity and inclusion.
Status
Baseline established Spring 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Conference Attendance: Increase the percentage of families who participate in parent/teacher conferences.
Status
TBA
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Enrollment: Increased student enrollment based on count data
Status
Ahead of Target
Target Goal
Maintain or increase enrollment trends
Key Performance Indicator
Student Participation: Increased Number of Athletic Teams and Student Participation in Athletics
Status
On Target
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Community Engagement: Increased interactions with District Social Media and Websites
Status
On Target
Target Goal
Increase social media followers by 5% annually
Resources: Finances, Facilities, & Technology
GOAL 5: Align human, financial, and physical resources to ensure integrity and equity in resource allocation and planning.
Key Performance Indicator
Facility Usage: Explore facility reorganization and/or consolidation to improve efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of programs and services to our students and families.
Status
In progress
Target Goal
Efficient and effective in our building use, aligned to our programing services.
Key Performance Indicator
Utilization: Improve building utilization percentages
Status
TBA
Target Goal
80% occupancy rate in district facilities
Key Performance Indicator
Fund Balance: Maintain a fund balance of at least 25%
Status
Ahead of Target
Target Goal
25% or more in fund balance
Key Performance Indicator
Out of District Contracts: Explore new contracts with food, custodial, maintenance, and transportation to improve quality.
Status
Ahead of Target
Target Goal
Evaluate custodial, transportation, and maintenance contracts
Key Performance Indicator
Custodial: Improve staff, parent, and student satisfaction regarding building cleanliness
Status
Baseline established 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Transportation: Improve staff and family satisfaction regarding transportation services
Status
Baseline established 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Food Services: Improve parent and student satisfaction regarding food services
Status
Baseline established 2024
Target Goal
TBA
Key Performance Indicator
Pass No-Tax-Rate Increase Bond (August 2023) to fund building and technology repairs and upgrades
Status
Complete
Target Goal
Bond passed
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