Strategic Plan

Introduction

In 2016, the MSD of Lawrence Township adopted and began the implementation of a five-year Strategic Plan titled Learners Today Leaders Tomorrow. Created with input form hundreds of teachers, staff, administrators, student parents, and community members, the Plan focused on the following Strategic Areas: Student Achievement, Human Resources, Athletics & Wellness, Public Relations/Communications, Operations, Student Supports, Performing Arts, Technology, and Business & Finance. The plan rad through 2020, and COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and with school operations now in a "new normal," a new strategic planning process has taken place with the support of JRK Consulting, LLC to guide the district over the next three years. 

Mission:  Through innovation & dedication we support all students on their educational pathways to graduation, college, and career. 

Vision:  The district of destination where excellence empowers everyone to reach their full potential.

Values:  We believe that living these values will build a culture of cooperation, collaboration, and communication within the entire school community: Achievement, Integrity, and Service.

• Achievement: We are committed to striving for excellence and maximizing performance and potential of each individual student.
• Integrity: We embrace our differences, treating everyone with dignity, honesty, and fairness. We are entrusted to be inclusive and transparent.
• Service: We are servant leaders, listening and responding to the needs of the school community; focusing on continuous improvement, measurable results, stakeholder voice, and stakeholder satisfaction; and contributing to making our community a place where people feel welcome and well-served.
   

Click Here to read the board approved strategic plan

2026-2027 Strategic Plan Extension

As the MSD of Lawrence Township concludes its 2023–2026 Strategic Plan, the district is building on significant progress while focusing on key priorities identified through stakeholder feedback and ongoing district evaluation. Over the past three years, Lawrence Township expanded advanced learning opportunities, strengthened college and career pathways, invested in educator development, completed major facility improvements, maintained its 1:1 technology initiative, and continued to make fiscally responsible investments in students and staff.

To help guide the next phase of this work, more than 600 students, families, staff members, and community stakeholders participated in a districtwide survey during the winter of 2026. Feedback highlighted strengths such as academic programming, career pathways, school facilities, and the district’s culture, while also identifying opportunities to improve communication, student achievement, safety, and support systems.

For the 2026–2027 school year, Lawrence Township will focus on six key areas:

1. Increasing student achievement
2. Maintaining high-quality facilities
3. Supporting safe learning environments
4. Ensuring fiscally sound decison-making
5. Strengthening communication with families
6. Aligning programs and services with the needs and interests of students. 

These priorities will serve as the foundation for continued improvement as the district moves towards the development of its next strategic plan. 
 

click here to view the plan close out & extension report to the board

click here to view the full screen strategic plan dashboard