Prairie South Schools’ new four-year Strategic Plan is now available. This plan represents the Board’s commitment to its hope and dream, mission, vision, and values and aligns with the Provincial Education Plan. It’s a living framework to define where we want to go in the future. Work plans are continually updated and monitored throughout the school year.
Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Our Hope and Dream
Education is valued in society and people are empowered to achieve their goals, contributing to a thriving Saskatchewan.
Our Mission
Prairie South Schools serves students and families by understanding their needs and focusing on operational excellence, benefiting urban and rural communities in southern Saskatchewan. We provide leadership and empowerment to schools through strategic direction and prioritization, resource allocation, and supports to deliver high quality education, aligned with our provincial mandate.
Our Vision
Prairie South Schools equips and inspires students through education to become happy, thriving, contributing members of their communities. Learners and team members feel a sense of belonging in our schools, leading to results-based achievement exceeding the provincial average.
As a top employer in the province, Prairie South Schools empowers leaders in the organization to make decisions in alignment with our strategy, and fosters continued growth and evolution to meet the needs of our changing environment.
Values
Inclusion
We cultivate belonging for all through being a caring and inclusive leader in education.
Quality
We value, champion, and strive for excellence. We focus on quality in education, in relationships, and as an employer.
Accountability
We are a trusted leader in education, owning our collective and individual roles, accountable to our stakeholders and to each other.
Resilience
We are prepared and equipped to respond to a rapidly changing environment, demonstrating strength and adaptability as we evolve.
Positivity
We are driven by hope to focus on optimism and are solutions-oriented. Our people are engaged, happy, and recognized.
Deliverables (Four-Year Objectives)
Skills & Knowledge
- Develop and implement a system responsive to achieve academic targets
- Achieve 90%+ of students graduating
- Increase reading/ writing/ math proficiency
- Expose students to multiple career opportunities
Inclusive, Safe & Welcoming
- Increase attendance rate to 90%+
- Increase positive sense of belonging for students
- Increase positive student-teacher relationships
Mental Health & Well-being
- Increase mental health wellness awareness and prevention resources
- Increase professional learning regarding mental health wellness and our role in education
- Explore community partnerships and inter-agency work that focuses on mental health & wellness
Connections & Relationships
- Develop and administer a yearly SCC engagement plan
- Tailor learning to meet the diverse needs of students
- Formalize comprehensive student transition plans
- Encourage leaders to use classroom innovation opportunities
Who We Serve
Our Success comes from serving:
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- Students
- Families
- Staff
- Communities
Financial Goals and Objectives
We ensure accountability by:
- Sustaining
- Growing
Operational Goals and Objectives
We strive for operational excellence with specific emphasis in:
- Communication & Public Relations
- Capacity & Catchment Planning
- Infrastructure & Facilities
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Data Collection & Analysis
Organizational Goals and Objectives
We strive for organizational excellence with specific emphasis in:
- Building a Culture of Inclusion
- Improving Recruitment & Retention
- Building Skill & Capacity
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Good Governance