Improve Systems and Structures
Full Title: Develop And Implement Systems And Organizational Structures To Support Schools, Ensure Accountability, And Engage Our Community
To embark upon purposeful change, the right systems and organizational structures – or processes and procedures – must be in place to serve as the framework for how we go about our business of learning and teaching. These systems and structures serve as tools, enabling us to chart our course and help us better support our schools, ensure accountability and become more responsive to our community.
A number of steps have been taken to make WCPSS’ organizational structure more streamlined and effective. Ten percent of the former senior leadership positions were eliminated, including that of the deputy superintendent. Former area assistant superintendent positions were redefined as area superintendents with repurposed resources and accountability for school improvement planning in each of our 153 schools. Long range planning for growth is being increased, including the use of data and methodology provided by the Operations Research/Education Laboratory at North Carolina State University for determining the location of future schools. We are also strengthening our community engagement by bringing together teacher, parent, principal and support staff advisory councils for regular unified summits.