March 12, 2010

Strategic Plan – A New Direction for Oregon Schools

Recently, the Board of Education adopted a new strategic plan designed to provide the district direction for the next 3-5 years.  The process was collaborative and involved a cross-section of parents, staff and community members with the intention of making the schools “more efficient, more effective, and more engaged with the community.”

To accomplish this goal the committee identified the following five areas of focus that will provide strategic direction: (1) Curriculum; (2) Operations; (3) Finance; (4) Community Involvement, and; (5) Communications.  Action steps have been developed to strengthen each of these areas and improve the overall performance of the district.  The strategic plan can be viewed by clicking on this link.

I would like to thank everyone involved in the strategic planning process.  Admittedly, it took longer than we anticipated, but the outcome is good.  I am confident the plan will help move the district forward.

These are challenging times for schools and communities.  Resources continue to be scarce at every level.  However, by working together we can transform the Oregon City School District into a “low cost-high performing” system.

Thank you for your continued support of our children and our schools.

Sincerely,

Michael E. Zalar, Ph.D
Superintendent

Dr. Michael E. Zalar, Superintendent of Schools, can be reached by calling (419) 693-0661 or emailed at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it