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Grain Valley Schools

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Strategic Plan Dashboard

Grain Valley SchoolsEvery student. Every day.
2026–2027

Strategic plan progress

Five priorities.
One shared future.

Where we stand on teaching, safe schools, staffing, and community connection.

5 district priorities · reported status

4On track
1In progress

Each segment represents one priority, not percent complete.

The plan at a glance

Reported updates, future targets, and next steps.

On track

Priority 01

Teacher teamwork

Stronger teaching through collaboration

PLAN TARGET
80%+

positive responses on the teacher collaboration survey

Where we are

School leaders are training, and schedules are aligned to give teachers time to collaborate.

Targets & supporting details for Teacher teamwork

Responsible leader
Dr. Brandi Gump

All plan targets
  • Every administrator delivers at least 3 trainings on teacher collaboration.
  • At least 80% of teachers agree or strongly agree on the collaboration survey.
  • At least 80% of team meeting logs focus on what students should learn and how learning will be measured.
Starting point

Professional Learning Community (PLC) Institutes attended; routines established (2025–26)

Reported update

Admin training underway; schedules aligned for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) release and preparation time

Next actions in the plan
  • Monitor monthly team logs for Critical Questions focus.
  • Administer end-of-year PLC Implementation Survey.

Numerical results against these targets were not provided in the source plan.

On track

Priority 02

Teaching & literacy

Consistent instruction. Stronger readers.

PLAN TARGET
90%

of district curriculum written

Where we are

Literacy training is active in elementary and secondary schools. Curriculum writing is underway.

Targets & supporting details for Teaching & literacy

Responsible leader
Dr. Brandi Gump

All plan targets
  • Every teacher uses at least 5 evidence-based instructional strategies.
  • 85% of K–12 teachers improve at least 20% on the Teacher Efficacy Self-Assessment.
  • 90% of district curriculum is written.
  • Chronic absenteeism drops 5% for the target group.

The plan does not specify whether the 5% chronic absenteeism reduction is relative or measured in percentage points.

Starting point

Launch of 3-year curriculum plan & literacy push (2024–25)

Reported update

K-5 structured literacy & secondary Aspire professional development active; writing underway

Next actions in the plan
  • Implement Model of Instruction across classrooms.
  • Administer pre- and post-Teacher Efficacy Self-Assessments.
  • Establish attendance/literacy plans for targeted students.

Numerical results against these targets were not provided in the source plan.

On track

Priority 03

Safe schools & buildings

Safer spaces for learning

PLAN TARGET
100%

of staff trained on the safety app by January 2027

Where we are

Architectural designs are complete, and safety software has been acquired.

Targets & supporting details for Safe schools & buildings

Responsible leader
Dr. Nick Gooch

All plan targets
  • Every staff member is trained on the emergency operations app by January 2027.
  • Secure entrance vestibules and windows are constructed at all buildings.
  • Intercom installation and camera expansion are complete.
  • At least 90% satisfaction on the safety systems survey.
Starting point

2023–24 Security Audit recommendations

Reported update

Architectural designs complete with Hollis & Miller; software acquired

Next actions in the plan
  • Train all staff on K12 Safety app by Jan 2027.
  • Install intercoms (Matthews, Sni-A-Bar, Early Childhood Center) & add cameras.
  • Begin physical vestibule construction by Summer 2027.

Numerical results against these targets were not provided in the source plan.

In progress

Priority 04

Hiring & keeping staff

Recruiting talent. Supporting careers.

PLAN TARGET
10%

reduction in staff turnover

Where we are

The levy funded a base-pay increase. Recruitment and career pathways remain active priorities.

Targets & supporting details for Hiring & keeping staff

Responsible leader
Dr. Nick Gooch

All plan targets
  • Increase recruitment fair participation by 50%.
  • Every classified staff director develops career advancement pathways.
  • Reduce staff turnover by 10%.
  • Submit metropolitan-area salary recommendations.

The plan does not specify whether the 10% turnover reduction is relative or measured in percentage points.

Starting point

11% staff turnover rate Attended 4 career fairs (2025–26)

Reported update

Base salary boosted via levy ($500 / $0.25/hr boost)

Next actions in the plan
  • Re-evaluate regional salary/benefit benchmarks by Jan 2027.
  • Finalize classified staff career pathways.
  • Increase college fair recruitment attendance.

Numerical results against these targets were not provided in the source plan.

On track

Priority 05

Community connection

Keeping families informed and involved

PLAN TARGET
1

digital story per school, every month

Where we are

The redesigned district website has launched, and “Beyond the Sidelines” is active.

Targets & supporting details for Community connection

Responsible leader
Dr. Brandi Gump

All plan targets
  • Each building publishes 1 digital story per month.
  • Building engagement plans are active.
  • Introduce 1 new athletics and activities communication strategy per semester.
  • Deliver quarterly strategic plan and bond updates.
Starting point

Legacy communications & site structure

Reported update

Redesigned district website launched; "Beyond the Sidelines" newsletter active

Next actions in the plan
  • Host quarterly digital storytelling PD for building reps.
  • Complete social media audits and building action plans.
  • Publish quarterly CSIP and Bond progress reports.

Numerical results against these targets were not provided in the source plan.

About these updates

Status labels come from the supplied 2026–2027 plan. Large numbers are targets, not achieved results. Current numerical results and a reporting date were not included in the source.

Grain Valley Schools
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)

Source: CSIP Strategic Plan Dashboard, 2026–2027
Reporting date: not provided