STRATEGIC PLAN: 2025-2030

Center Grove’s Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 reflects the voices and values
of our families, staff, students, and community members.
It sets a vision for the future of our schools, grounded in what matters most:
creating an exceptional educational experience for every child in our district.

COMMUNITY INPUT

The backbone of this Strategic Plan is the thoughts, ideas, and priorities of our community.

5,307

students, teachers, staff members, administrators, board members, parents/guardians, and community members completed the initial survey

2 weeks spent
engaging the CG Community

70
constituents participated
in focus groups

constituents participated on the steering team

8 focus groups
were conducted

35 hours spent
by the strategic planning teams meeting in-person and virtually over 7 months to create this data-informed and community-designed plan

VALUES

The Steering Team of teachers, staff members, administrators, board members, parents/guardians, and community members poured over the responses to the community survey and focus groups to identify three values that were used to inform the Strategic Plan.

LEARNING
High-quality and rigorous experiences that prepare every student to achieve and grow academically and beyond

EMPOWERMENT
A culture where all individuals are seen, heard, and supported to lead, contribute, and grow with confidence

COMMUNITY
Strong, trusting relationships built thorugh collaboration and shared responsibiity among students, families staff, and the broader community

Dr. William K. Long, Superintendent — Dr. William K. Long
Superintendent

Dear Center Grove Community,

I am honored to present the Center Grove Community School Corporation Strategic Plan, a collective vision that reflects our shared commitment to excellence in education. Over the past seven months, our district has engaged in a thoughtful and inclusive process to shape this plan. Through community-wide surveys and focus groups, we gathered valuable insights from students, families, staff, and community members. Our steering team, made up of teachers, parents, community members, and school and district leaders, meticulously analyzed this data and employed design thinking to ensure that the strategic plan aligns with the aspirations and needs of our entire community.

This plan is anchored by our mission to develop knowledgeable, confident, and responsible citizens through inspirational and innovative learning opportunities and our vision for all students to receive an exceptional educational experience. Guided by our core values- Learning, Empowerment, and Community- we have identified three strategic pillars: Learn and Succeed, Belong and Thrive, and Communicate and Engage. Details on these pillars are outlined on this page. This strategic plan is more than a document; it is a commitment to our students, staff, and community. It sets forth a clear direction for our district, emphasizing collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the development of this plan. Your insights, dedication, and passion have been instrumental in shaping a vision that will guide Center Grove Community School Corporation into a promising future. Together, we will continue to build a district where every student thrives.

Sincerely,
Dr. William K. Long
Superintendent

STRATEGIC PLAN PILLARS

The Strategic Plan committee used the values and priorities identified through community survey and focus group responses to develop pillars for the plan. Each pillar includes a goal and a set of initiatives that will be used to implement those goals.

LEARN & SUCCEED

GOAL: We will create learning environments, experiences, and opportunities that challenge all learners to achieve their highest potential. With aligned curriculum, data-informed instruction, evidence-based practices, and clear expectations, we will support high-quality and engaging learning for all students and staff.

We will know we are successful if:

Curriculum is aligned and consistently implemented across schools, content areas, and grade levels.
All students and staff are held to high expectations with appropriate supports in place to meet their needs.
Instruction is differentiated and data-driven.
Behavior expectations and intervention strategies enable a focused, safe learning environment.
Staff receive job-embedded professional learning that is purposeful and engaging

Initiatives: #1

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BELONG & THRIVE

GOAL: We will empower our students and staff to thrive by building supportive environments where they feel a deep sense of belonging and connection. Through opportunities for voice and leadership, we will help every Center Grove learner grow with confidence, kindness, and purpose.

We will know we are successful if:

Each student and staff member reports feeling safe, valued, and connected at school.
Strong conditions for learning practices are embedded in daily instruction and modeled by staff at all schools
Students and staff have regular opportunities to lead, share input, and shape their school experience.
All schools promote a culture of empathy, kindness, and mutual respect.

Initiatives: #1

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COMMUNICATE & ENGAGE

GOAL: We will foster a culture where constituents feel heard, valued, and engaged by creating meaningful opportunities for participation, feedback, and connection across the Center Grove experience. Our communication with families and the broader community will be intentional and proactive, creating trust and partnership with every member of the Center Grove community.

Impact Statement:

We will know we are successful if:

Communication is timely, clear, and accessible for all members of the Center Grove community.
All stakeholders feel informed about key school and district decisions.
Students, families, and staff know about and can access opportunities for learning and growth.
School leaders and staff create regular channels for feedback and two-way communication.

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Strategic Plan Steering Team

Thank you to our Steering Team for the many hours they spent building this Strategic Plan!

Front Row: Khailey Brown, Lisa Porat, Heather Gant, Courtney Hess, Ali Mills-Allen, Crystal Williams, Jane Dunigan-Smith; Back Row: Davin Harpe, Christy Berger, Lynn Simmers, Ray Jackson, Julie Shaver, Greg Werner, Bill Long, Tracy McMahen, Meaghan Krukemeier, Aimee Ferguson, Stacy Conrad, Jeff Williams, Jason Taylor; Not pictured: Blythe Potter, Kristin Rodman