The Hyde County Public School System is dedicated to providing a quality education and relevant learning opportunities that help students develop the critical thinking skills, global perspective, and character necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. 

All students will graduate with the skills to be successful in a global society.

PRIORITY 1: STUDENT SUCCESS

Curriculum/Instruction

• All students will engage in relevant learning that supports the development of content and durable skills. 

• Initiate an ongoing and collaborative curriculum review process. 

• Deploy a district-wide, whole-student approach that builds character, and improves academic and social outcomes for all students in the learning environment. 

• Prioritize staff capacity and support to provide relevant learning opportunities to all students through enhanced time, PLC planning, and professional development.

• Ensure inclusive access to the curriculum by developing and implementing an MTSS framework in all schools. 

Student Experience

• Implement learning experiences that develop academic abilities, durable skills, creativity, strengths, and interests. 

• Expand PK-13 opportunities for students to explore career pathways. 

• Expand extracurricular, community service, intern/externship experiences, and choices for students. 

• Ensure inclusivity by identifying and removing barriers for students. 

• Ensure student safety through proper equipment, facilities, and resource officers.

   

PRIORITY 2: THRIVING FACULTY & STAFF

Job Satisfaction

• Develop an action plan to analyze and improve job satisfaction. 

• Provide professional development opportunities to all staff and faculty. 

Retention

• Improve the retention rate of our new employees. 

• Celebrate all staff and their successes. 

Recruitment

• Develop a recruitment program that reflects our students, staff, and community. 

Orientation

• Develop and employ an orientation program structure to provide a more effective & efficient onboarding process. 

• Provide connection activities for all staff to build relationships outside the school. 

   

PRIORITY 3: EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS 

Resources

• Perform analysis of education, operations and maintenance, and transportation fund expenditures to review contracts/contractual services, resource utilization, and other recurring costs to determine possible inefficiencies or need to bid.

• Perform revenue/funding analysis to determine additional funding sources or possible revenue enhancement opportunities, i.e., advertising/marketing.

• Review and assess all district internal and external fee structures, including stipends, supplemental pay, and contractual pay.

Facilities and Transportation

• Ensure all buildings are well maintained and provide students, staff, and faculty a safe environment. 

• Complete energy audit to determine any cost-saving opportunities. 

• Develop a replacement plan for facility needs (Roof, HVAC, Chillers, Windows, etc). 

• Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of vehicles for safe transportation. 

Technology Infrastructure

• Adopt and maintain educational technology through the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate 21st-century learning.

• Implement new technology and maintain a technology replacement cycle that can be supported within the District’s annual technology budget.

• Review the age and efficiencies of current technology platforms to determine possible upgrades and/or changes.

Food & Nutrition

• Update the antiquated machinery and equipment to support the needs of students. 

• Complete yearly audits to ensure lower food costs, and ensure adequate budgeting. 

   

PRIORITY 4: POSITIVE COMMUNITY CULTURE

Student Support Opportunities

• Increased Hyde County Schools participation in community and civic organizations

• Expanded partnerships between Hyde County Schools and community organizations 

• Development of Friends of Hyde County Schools

Parent & Family Partnerships

• Develop a parent/family orientation and mentoring program for new families (to the community, the District or a school)

• Develop stronger PTO partnerships and support

• Develop a community and family engagement calendar of events

Communication and Marketing 

• Develop a district and school communication & marketing plan

• Invest in tools and resources that allow for easy communication and engagement for community members.