What is "Vision 2010"? "Vision 2010" is the title for the Bainbridge Island School District's long range planning project. Doesn't the school district already have a "Strategic Plan"? The school district did complete a comprehensive long range "strategic plan" approximately six years ago. The Vision 2010 project provides a structure to revisit, update and refocus the district's long range plans. What are the key elements of the Vision 2010 long range planning project? School Board developed Mission, Vision, and Beliefs statements School Board approved parameters for the overall planning process Year long study and planning process Broad representation on planning groups Development of Visionary Goals Input/feedback with schools and community Recommendations for organizational change Expert facilitation and continuous management What is the overall structure for this project? School Board (establishes vision, mission, beliefs) Steering Committee (oversees process) Planning Group #1: Instructional Program and Innovation Planning Group #2: Character, Climate, and Community Planning Group #3: Long Range Facilities and Finance School Board and Superintendent (approves final plan) How are different members of the school community involved in this project? The Vision 2010 Steering Committee and all three of the Planning Groups include representation from all employee groups, parents and community members. Over 60 individuals are included as members of the various work groups. What is the timeline for this long range planning project? September 21, 1999 Initial Steering Committee Meeting October 8, 1999 Vision 2010 "Kick Off" Meeting with all Planning Groups October-March Planning Committee Activites February 22, 2000 All Distict meeting to review project update and gather feedback April 2000 Planning Groups' Reccomendations to Steering Commitee May 2000 School Board Study Session - Final Recommendations Presented to School Board