Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District
Strategic Plan
(2011 – 2016)
Approved by the School Committee: December, 2010
The Process:
In April of 2010, the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School initiated the process of updating and revising the district’s Strategic Plan under the guidance of hired consultant Dr. George Ladd. To accomplish this task, a steering committee comprised of members from within the school, the school community, and the communities-at-large was selected from a pool of applicants by Michael Baldassarre, Superintendent, and the appointed Co-chairs. The committee was charged with reviewing a number of key areas including: student achievement, personal growth, school climate, collaborations and partnerships, and resources.
Over several months, the eleven-member Strategic Plan Steering Committee met numerous times to update and revise the Strategic Plan. As part of this course of action, the committee surveyed identified stakeholder groups, their constituents, and the community as a whole, to ascertain a much broader perspective. The information collected in this survey guided the committee in updating the school’s core values and the school’s vision and mission statements. The ultimate purpose of this five-year Strategic Plan is to ensure that the R.C. Mahar Regional School continues to move in a direction congruent with the school’s vision and mission and that the school’s efforts and actions are reflective of the plan’s core values.
Vision Statement
The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School, in collaboration with families, envisions a
quality learning environment which values academic excellence that enables students to reach their full potential in a rapidly changing global society.
Mission Statement
The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School community will ensure teaching and learning take place in a safe, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We commit to working with families and community members to support the personal, academic, and career growth of every student. We believe that a challenging curriculum for all students and a culture that actively welcomes all learners will contribute to a more knowledgeable community and society. We believe that all students must be prepared with 21st-century skills and
an understanding of the demands and challenges of an ever changing world.
Core Values
Student Achievement:
We believe all students learn best when actively engaged in the learning process.
We believe education is about student growth that includes core academics, the arts, cultural awareness, and physical, social and emotional well-being.
We believe the purpose of education is to enable students to become self-reliant learners and productive, responsible citizens.
Personal Growth:
We believe in promoting personal responsibility in students so they may reach their
full potential.
School Climate:
We believe all decisions should be made in the best interest of students while
recognizing and welcoming their individual differences.
We believe in a safe environment built on communication and a shared decision making process that supports curiosity, creativity, respect, and positive attitudes.
Collaborative Partnerships:
We believe in identifying and developing diverse opportunities for students to
engage in active learning within their communities.
We believe the education of a child is the shared responsibility of town, educational, family, and student communities.
Resources:
We believe in school personnel working with family and town communities to
provide ongoing information regarding student achievement, school-related activities, and annual budget and expenditures.
We believe in utilizing fiscally responsible strategies which support teaching and learning to meet the unique needs of students.
Strategic Plan Steering Committee Members:
Scott Hemlin Principal and Co-Chair
Judy Curley Curriculum Coordinator and Co-Chair
Robert Andrews Town Official Adam Bergantino Student Chante Jillson Parent
Rick Kwiatkowski Town Official Dr. Ed McCaul CAPS Director Olinto Paoletti Business
Matt Parsons Teacher
Chad Softic School Resource Officer
Susan Wallace Community
Dr. George Ladd Facilitator