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Operational Excellence - Comprehensive Plans

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Operational Excellence

Comprehensive Plans

In addition to the Strategic Priority areas, BPS believes having comprehensive plans for critical operational functions within the district are essential for optimal performance. Our Facilities, Finance, Transportation, Technology, and Communication Plans will be located online at https://www.bismarckschools.org/Page/53

OBJECTIVES:

  • Financial Plan
    This Long-Range Financial Plan provides a road map for the district’s financial well-being and our plan to achieve educational results by combining financial projections with financial strategizing.
  • Facilities Plan
    The Long-Range Facilities Plan will assist in guiding decisions made for future facility needs and usage (presented September 2020).
  • Communication Plan
    The Bismarck Public School District’s Community Relations Office practices the 4C’s: Communicate Clearly & Consistently with Compassion. Our role will be to communicate all aspects of the new BPS Strategic Plan. This community relations plan is based on National School Public Relations Association audit (presented December 2020).
  • Technology Plan
    BPS believes proactive and comprehensive technology planning is a foundation for district success. Our vision for engaged digital learning is for all students to have individual access and sophisticated integration of digital tools for personalized learning. We strive for cost-savings and efficiencies through effective uses of technology. We strive for our financial model to include the metrics and processes to ensure not only sustainability, but also accountability for learning returns on investments. Our 2020-2025 Technology Plan is available on the district website.
  • Transportation Plan
    The Long-Range Transportation Plan will assist in providing a safe and effective transportation system (presented January 2021).

Operational Excellence - Human Capital Development

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Human Capital Development

RATIONALE:

Bismarck Public Schools believes in developing human capital where employees can learn and apply ideas and acquire new competencies, behaviors, and attitudes that align with our foundational values.

DEFINITION:

Human capital development serves to position the district as a sought-after choice for employment. It is a system to implement and improve human capital decisions, recruitment strategies, hiring and onboarding, retention, professional development, mentoring, evaluation processes, and compensation and benefit packages.

GOAL:

Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a diverse and premier workforce.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Develop processes and partnerships for recruitment and hiring.
  • Develop an evaluation growth model that encompasses BPS values.
  • Streamline and connect human resources processes from hiring to retirement.

Operational Excellence - Partnerships

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Operational Excellence

Partnerships

RATIONALE:

Bismarck Public Schools believes collaborative partnerships with the community enhance and enrich experiences for learners.

DEFINITION:

Partnerships include the formal and informal community connections, collaborative projects, and relationships that advance a school’s learning goals.

GOAL:

Create and refine our partnerships based on the mutually beneficial interests between BPS and other agencies, citizens, and private-sector companies.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Expand the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation and its services to benefit all learners.
  • Develop partnerships with providers aimed at establishing a continuum of services for wellness, school-based behavioral and mental health.
  • Promote and market the BPS Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan as a means to create collaborative partnerships that enhance district operations and learning experiences for all learners.