• CMSD is Growing Momentum

    (Our Strategic Path Forward)

    Strategic Priorities
  • Core Measures (5 Year Goals)

    College and Career Measures

    • 90% of scholars enrolled in college, employed or enlisted
    • 4-year and 5-year graduation rates at 90%

    Achievement Measures

    • (K-8) 65% of scholars achieving proficiency in ELA and Math
    • (High School) 55% of scholars achieving proficiency in ELA and Math

    Culture and Climate Measures

    • % of scholars reporting social emotional wellness
    • # of serious safety incidents reported in schools

    Equity Measures

    • % of schools exceeding state growth expectations in Math and ELA
    • Achieving targets designed to eliminate gaps
    • Proportionality of discipline rates by race and other subgroups
    • % of ELL scholars achieving proficiency goals

     

    Defining our Strategic Priorities

    Safe and Supportive Culture

    Establish a values-based organizational culture that ensures physical and emotional safety, promotes equity and excellence, and fosters authentic belonging and relationships for all scholars and adults.

    A Strong and Engaging Instructional Core

    Increase scholar engagement in rigorous and engaging learning by deeply and consistently implementing high-quality instructional materials and practices.

    Building Brighter Futures

    CMSD’s long-term facilities planning process – known as Building Brighter Futures – enables the community to strategically invest in our schools, ensuring access to high-quality education in buildings fit for our scholars.

    With Building Brighter Futures:

    • EVERY CMSD high school offers college credit and pathways connected to good jobs.
    • ALL K-8 schools offer at least one additional class like band, choir, or computer science.
    • MORE athletics and clubs will be available at all schools, such as basketball, chess, or robotics.
    • 100% of students learn in warm, safe, and dry buildings.
    • Wraparound supports continue at EVERY school, with a focus on mental and physical health.

    Coherent Central System

    Strengthen central office processes to ensure financial sustainability, increase responsiveness to schools, and promote equity, clarity, and coherence.

     

    Defining our Core Values
     
    Equity and Inclusion
    EQUITY & INCLUSION
     

    We ensure that each scholar, staff, and community member can fully and comfortably be themselves, have the opportunity to thrive, and is celebrated for their unique contributions, regardless of all dimensions of identity (race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, ability, age, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status, title, or other).
    Student and Community
    STUDENT & COMMUNITY FOCUSED

    We deeply respect our scholars and their families, making them our top priority and placing their needs at the forefront of everything we do.
    growth and learning
    GROWTH & LEARNING

    We inspire and support our scholars, staff, and community members to embrace a growth mindset, find joy and adventure in working through hard problems, and continuously improve, both individually and collectively.
    Care and Wellbeing
    CARE & WELL BEING

    We strive to create an environment where each scholar, staff, and community member feels welcome and safe while providing scholars and staff with the necessary wrap-around support to fully engage in their development.
    Excellence and Achievement
    EXCELLENCE & ACHIEVEMENT
     

    We challenge our scholars and staff to achieve excellence and realize their full individual potential, and hold ourselves, as staff, accountable for results.