Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Kalamazoo Public Schools Strategic Plan, adopted on August 7, 2025, outlines the district’s priorities for the next five years and will guide the decisions, strategies and funding necessary to achieve those goals. This plan was created through a collaborative effort between the Board of Education, district leadership, staff, parents, students, and community members. This student-centered plan includes six goal areas that builds a comprehensive process to meet the needs of our students and to ensure their success as independent thinkers and world citizens.
Strategic Plan Booklet
Strategic Plan Pillars
KPS has identified six critical areas the district will focus on over the next five years. Each of the pillars contains a goal statement, strategies that will be used to achieve the goal, and the measures of success.
Improving student achievement in all areas and maintaining safe and orderly learning environments will continue to be the district’s top priority.
Academic Excellence
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Goals: Students who graduate from KPS will be college and career-ready and able to compete globally with their peers.
Family and Community Engagement
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Goals: Partner with families and the community to build trust, commitment, resources, unity, and expanded learning opportunities.
Safe and Supportive Environment
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Goals: Students will be welcomed, respected, supported, and valued in a safe learning environment.
Fiscal Responsibility
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Goals: Maximize the use of resources equitably through careful planning and financial stewardship.
Operational Effectiveness
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Goals: Implement and maintain innovative and effective systems, structures, and technologies to support student success.
Quality Workforce
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Goals: Effectively recruit and retain a highly qualified, diverse workforce committed to serving all students.
