Collierville Schools board approves 'CS 2030' strategic plan with focus on college, life readiness, educators and branding
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The Collierville School Board approved a five-year strategic plan (CS 2030) on June 24 outlining priorities for college and career readiness, mental health and wellness, technology/AI integration, educator recruitment and a unified branding effort.
The Collierville School Board voted unanimously June 24 to adopt “CS 2030,” a district strategic plan that sets priorities through 2030 across four focus areas: college and career readiness, life readiness (including mental health and technology), educators (recruitment, retention and professional growth) and communication and branding.
Dr. Dyer, Director of Schools, described the plan as a board-driven strategy: "This is not the Cardinal Schools leadership team strategic plan. This is the strategic plan for the school board that directs us as employees as to what we will do next and what our goals are for the next five years," he said during the meeting. Board members and central-office leaders served on committees that shaped the document, and the plan’s cover page includes photos of board members as an intentional recognition of the board’s ownership of the goals.
CS 2030 organizes priorities into narrower annual goals that the district will measure. The plan’s stated mission is "empowering all students to achieve success through a comprehensive educational journey that prepares them for college, careers and life," and its vision names a 2030 target for national recognition of student success and strong educator support. Priority highlights listed in the plan include: - College and career readiness: academic growth for every student, comprehensive training for rigorous instruction, and college and career pathways. - Life readiness: improved mental health and wellness, effective technology and AI education integration, and life and employability education. - Educators: competitive salaries and benefits, work‑life balance and employee support, professional growth and recognition. - Communication and branding: a unified visual/verbal identity, effective communication of CS 2030 goals and enhanced outreach strategies.
The board discussed how the plan will translate into yearly measurable goals and reporting mechanisms; staff said the reporting format is still being finalized but assured members the plan is set up to allow flexible modifications and annual reporting. The draft plan submitted with the agenda was the document the board voted to approve.
Motion to approve the comprehensive strategic plan for 2030 was made and seconded and passed by roll-call vote. Board members expressed appreciation for the collaborative process that produced the plan.
Votes at a glance (related actions recorded in the meeting): - Approval of the CS 2030 comprehensive strategic plan — approved (roll call). - Related consent and personnel votes also took place on the same agenda (see meeting record).