THE PROCESS
In November, 2004, a group of more than 60 community members, including school staff, parents, students, government officials and business representatives, met with the Kelso School Board for 12 hours over two days. The purpose of the process was to share ideas and gather information that would lead to the development of a strategic plan.

Numerous strategies surfaced, and after sorting through the input, all of the identified issues began to fall under two primary goals. Over the next three months, two committees drafted action plans for these goals based on the input from the November session. In March, 2005, the original strategic planning group reconvened to critique these plans. The vision and strategic plan presented here is a coordinated effort that unifies all of us in advancing the education of each and every Kelso student.

THE MISSION
The mission of Kelso Public Schools is to prepare every student for living, learning and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.

THE PLAN

Goal 1: All students will leave Kelso schools prepared to live, work, learn and participate in the world of today and tomorrow.

• We will provide students with a rigorous, research-based curriculum and
instructional strategies that assist them in reaching their full learning potential.

• We will study the feasibility of creating and implementing individual student
learning plans.

• We will promote family involvement, and build strong and effective community
partnerships for the improved education of Kelso students.

Goal 1 Action Plan
Goal 1 Action Plan Evaluation and Update - (June 2007)
Goal 1 Action Plan Evaluation and Update - (October 2008)

Goal 2: All Kelso School District facilities will meet the learning needs of students, will provide for staff and community needs, and will comply with current health, safety and accessibility standards.

• We will complete a facilities study and survey to address current and future
facilities needs.

• We will develop a maintenance/replacement program for our facilities and
equipment which includes “green certification” pursuant to Leadership Energy
Environmental Design (LEED), wherever possible.

• We will promote building/facility use for community education.

Goal 2 Action Plan
Goal 2 Action Plan Evaluation and Update - (July 2007)