PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION

BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICY MANUAL 

Policy# 4 - Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning 

One of the most important roles of the Board is to develop a strategic plan to achieve the mission and vision for the Division. The plan includes long-term goals and strategic priorities. 

Strategic Priorities 

The current strategic priorities for the Prairie Spirit School Division are:

• Literacy

• Numeracy

• Engagement

• Indigenous Knowledge 

Specific strategies are identified for the achievement of each priority as well as indicators to monitor success. Once approved, the priorities, specific strategies and success indicators are posted on the Division website, with the status updated at least annually. 

Planning and Accomplishment Reporting to the Board and Public 

The Board conducts annual planning sessions in order to provide Trustees and Senior Administration opportunities for discussion and study of issues relative to the organization and administration of the Division for the purpose of reviewing and revising strategic priorities. In doing so, the Board considers input from Trustees, Senior Administration and any other persons and groups as may be consulted by the Board. 

The strategic priorities direct the development of an annual plan prepared by Senior Administration identifying specific activities designed to achieve the strategic priorities established by the Board. The plan is reviewed and approved annually by the Board and forms the basis for budget preparation.  The Board commits itself to an open and candid progress reporting of achievements in its goals and objectives.  This includes reporting against the specific success indicators for each strategic priority. 

Senior Administration provides the Board with regular and ad hoc reports including results of student, staff, and board priorities. This information is used to make ongoing policy and planning decisions and to keep the public informed about school needs and results generated from the public support of school programs. 

Annual Planning Cycle 

The Board follows an annual planning cycle as described in the diagram below. The cycle represents key activities and processes regarding planning, consultation and reporting.