The Strategic Planning Survey closed December 13, 2024. The District hosted community forums in January and February. All of the feedback received from the survey, student session, and community forums will be reviewed and used to draft an initial plan as the next step in the process.

2020-2025 Strategic Plan (PDF download)

Every day with excellence!

El Dorado Public Schools produces globally competitive learners through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and real-world learning opportunities. Students graduate prepared to excel in college, careers, and life.

● Student Learning: We provide an instructional program with a balance of rigorous academic, social, and career-readiness skills to produce growth for all students.

● Relationships: We build strong, positive connections between students, families, and staff in all USD 490 settings.

● Respect: We treat others how we would want to be treated.

● Compassion: We believe in giving others the benefit of doubt and in always being kind.

● Trust: We achieve confidence in the reliability of the educational services we provide.

● Progressive: We are forward thinking and always look to the future to improve our schools.

● High Quality: We employ high quality staff to ensure students become economically productive, understand civic responsibility,

and maintain individual well-being.

● Flexibility: We readily adapt to new, different, and changing circumstances.

● Communication: We build communication strategies that provide two-way communication.

● Safety: We create a safe and secure place for students and staff to learn and grow.

Advance student-centered learning opportunities so students graduate from El Dorado with strong academic and technical innovation skills to pursue their career and life-long goals.

CURRICULUM: Implement a relevant, high quality curriculum in grades PreK-12.

● Complete adoption for math curriculum for grades PreK-12

● Explore competency based learning to guide adoptions and curriculum enhancements

● Update rotation schedule for adoptions

● Align PreK-12 instructional technology resources for success in Hybrid and Remote learning models

● Identify opportunities to enhance Career and Technical education programs to align with Individual Plans of Study

INSTRUCTION: Develop an instructional focus on evidence-based practices to enhance student engagement.

● Create an instructional framework utilized in grades PreK-12

● Align the eWalkthrough tool to the new instructional framework

● Create a Structured Literacy Model

● Implement Project Lead the Way from K - 8 and identify ties into CTE Pathways

ASSESSMENT: Coordinate a comprehensive assessment plan.

● Align assessment matrix to new dyslexia guidelines

● Review current NWEA and AIMSweb+ changes and update the assessment schedule for 21-22

● Develop consistent progress monitoring protocols throughout the district

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Provide professional learning opportunities to support all staff in implementing district strategic priorities.

● Provide training on

○ Capturing Kids’ Hearts for certified staff

○ CKH Leadership Insights for the administrative team

○ Structured Literacy Model

○ USD 490 Instructional Framework

○ New curriculum and resources

○ Strategies for engagement such as Apple Classroom, Google Classroom and expanded playlist opportunities

● Utilize Tech Cadre team to model and promote excellence in professional practice, virtual instruction strategies, and resources

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: Integrate instructional technologies to support student learning.

● Write a new district Technology Plan and update with the KS Dept of Education

● Ensure all technology hardware and software are current and meet 21st century skills following the district Technology Plan

● Update District wireless access points and switches with Erate Category 2 funds

● Support acquisition of and training with new technologies

Inspire district engagement through the development of collaborative academic and social-emotional supports for student achievement and enhanced district culture.

DISTRICT CULTURE AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS: Establish a system of social-emotional supports to enhance district culture.

● Implement Capturing Kids’ Hearts in all instructional settings

● Align PBIS, CHAMPS, and Capturing Kids’ Hearts efforts to enhance implementation

● Implement climate assessments in all settings

EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES: Provide opportunities and encourage participation in extracurricular activities.

● Audit current participation rates in all athletics and activities

● Create a plan to enhance participation rates

● Promote clubs or other activities to encourage participation

WRAPAROUND STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT: Establish academic, social-emotional, and family supports in developing the whole child.

● Identify strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism and create district intervention plans

● Explore growth areas for the Mental Health Intervention Pilot Program

● Explore a Birth to three-year old program for district

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Reinforce safety and security protocols throughout the district.

● Update crisis plan to include additional areas identified by the District Crisis Team

● Determine intermittent training reminders for staff in collaboration with the District Safety Team

● Implement strategies and training identified by the District Safety Team

Enhance district pride through strong partnerships with our community, families, and USD 490 staff.

DISTRICT PRIDE: Advance the positive image of the Excellence in El Dorado.

● Create a district marketing team and plan

● Pursue avenues to increase student enrollment numbers

INNOVATION: Foster innovative practices throughout the district.

● Explore and define innovating practices

● Investigate future innovative technologies for use in the learning environment

● Develop virtual school and adult learning center opportunities within the district

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Develop community partnerships to enhance district and community pride.

● Enhance current district and community partnerships

● Promote school stories and student successes through established communication channels

● Expand CTE Pathway partnerships including exploration in work-based learning projects

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Enhance family partnerships to support all of our students.

● Build relationships to create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration between school and parents

● Invite parents into the school/classroom as much as possible and maintain a welcoming environment

COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORK: Increase stakeholder communication and input throughout the district.

● Update district website

● Provide consistent two-way communication and engage community members for feedback

Establish a budget which guarantees levels of funding that will provide high quality education for all students and allocate resources to maximize efficiency in all areas in the district.

RECRUIT AND RETAIN HIGH QUALITY STAFF: Build a highly effective and dedicated staff who strive to bring Excellence to El Dorado every day to make USD 490 the district of choice.

● Remain aggressive in salaries and benefits at all levels

● Develop internal marketing strategies

● Develop a district level appreciation program

● Develop onboarding and offboarding protocols

FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE: Enhance innovative facilities and infrastructure to support district strategic goals.

● Develop processes to maintain upkeep of existing facilities

● Continue to explore options for updating bus facility

FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWTH POTENTIAL: Identify finance and growth opportunities for the district.

● Analyze all facets of budget to maximize funding resources

● Explore local, state, and national grant opportunities

● Balance budget to allow for classroom supply replenishment each year