Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education and the administration have launched an initiative to guide the District through a three-to-five-year strategic plan.

The initiative began in October 2021. The process included community and staff input events, data collection and other efforts that created a shared vision and goals for the future of the District and strategies to achieve them, all while using scarce public education resources in the most effective and efficient way.

Stakeholder feedback was an important part of the planning process. Community members, parents, students, teachers and all District staff members had the opportunity to give input on the strengths of the District, opportunities for improvement, barriers for implementation and their vision for the District.

Strategic Plan Summary - 2022-2027

After months of work, Tecumseh Public Schools finalized the final Strategic Plan for 2022-2027. The summary is:

• Mission

• Vision

• Belief Statements

• Strategic Focus Areas

Mission

The Tecumseh Public Schools community will empower every student, every day, for life success with flexible opportunities in diverse learning environments

Vision

Inspiring students to become empowered, innovative individuals

Belief Statements

We believe...

• Every student deserves an outstanding education.

• An engaged community is the backbone of our success.

• In the development of the whole child.

Strategic Focus Areas

• Academics/Programs

• Learning Environment/Culture

• Operations

• Personnel/Leadership

• Communications/Community Engagement

Goal Statements - Year Three (2024-25)

Academics and Programs

• Tecumseh Public Schools will develop life skills and real-world learning opportunities through curriculum alignment to exceed state standards.

Third Year Objectives:

By the end of the 2024-25 school year, TPS will develop a Career Success Model to prepare students for post-secondary success.

• Provide a PreK-12 roadmap for students to prepare for post-secondary success.

  • Inventory career development activities are currently being offered at elementary, middle, and high school.

  • Using the Michigan Career Development Model, identify the priorities/expectations for elementary, middle, and high school and develop a map or pacing guide.

• Explore  certification  opportunities for students to embed soft-skill/employability skills into courses (for example, career course/English 12).

Begin the process of developing a shared vision of a portrait/profile of a TPS graduate.

• Identify skills that TPS high school graduates will possess to be well-prepared for their future academic and professional pursuits.

• Develop a plan to implement the key skills of the portrait/profile of a graduate into the K-12 curriculum.

Learning Environment and Culture

• Tecumseh Public Schools will provide an inclusive and engaging learning environment for staff and students centered on collaboration, training and empowerment.

Third Year Objectives:

By the end of the 2024-25 school year, TPS will provide ongoing training and support for staff, promoting student-centered instruction.

• Adopt and implement a K-12 Social/Emotional Learning Curriculum.

• Use data from SEL screeners to identify students needing Tier 2 support.

• Increase staff understanding of and use of Student Engagement Strategies.

By the end of the 2024-25 school year, TPS will develop opportunities to allow for more teacher and student empowerment.

• Develop a comprehensive list of universal supports offered at each grade level.

• Create student leadership groups with regular meetings and share input with staff, community, and board.

• Survey and engage the staff to determine and provide professional learning as part of district PD planning.

Operations

• Tecumseh Public Schools will continue to increase investments in infrastructure to provide safe, clean, and reliable services.

Third Year Objectives:

Ongoing evaluation of capital needs and cost estimates in an ever-changing funding environment.

• Continue to evaluate and discuss capital needs with Board of Education, staff, and Tecumseh Community.

Continue to plan for improved building safety and security, including cybersecurity, across the district.

• Obtain feedback from staff and the community on presumed safety and security concerns.  Share the details with the Facilities and Safety Committee to form a plan for future improvements.

Pass a Sinking Fund in November 2024.

• Communicate with all stakeholders, including staff, families, and the Tecumseh community, what the real repair needs are and what costs and timelines are expected to make these needed repairs.

• Provide this information in anticipation of the November elections, with additional information on what choices will need to be made if the Sinking Fund does not pass.

Personnel and Leadership

• Tecumseh Public Schools will implement effective systems that promote growth in a supportive work environment.

Third Year Objectives:

Enhance comprehensive onboarding processes to include all stakeholders.

• Expand the use of PowerSchool Applicant Tracking to utilize it’s full functionality.

• Create cohesive interview questions and decision analysis specific to each position for equitable recruiting.

• Establish core interview committees that engage the community and high school students.

  • Childcare, Preschool, Y5-8th Grade = Parent or community member

  • 9-12th Grade = Student

Create equitable opportunities for informal/formal training, evaluation, and education.

• Comprehensive job descriptions for all positions.

• Enhance support staff evaluations, develop a process annually and within the first 90 days of hire using multiple measures of effectiveness.

• Enhance teacher mentorship to provide specific support for Special Education and General Ed. 

• Create a mentorship style program for support staff in their first 30-days.

Communications and Community Engagement

• Tecumseh Public Schools will implement streamlined communication strategies and services that allow all community members to provide input and access to information.

Third Year Objectives:

Increase communication and marketing of school district strengths via Thrillshare App, Instagram and Facebook Videos/Stories.

• Share news with families and community - upcoming events, calendar, community happenings, school happenings, with a particular focus on the sinking fund campaign.

• Regular Exceptional TPS Staff & Students Video Series in Academics, Music/Arts, Athletics, Community Involvement, Alumni Spotlight, Etc.

Develop a series of communication templates for various school related events.

• Continue work on crisis communications plans.

Increase community engagement and input through in-person    meetings/presentations, school tours, attendance at community organization meetings and community feedback measures.

• Regular meetings with and serve as District liaison to the City to develop partnership               activities (ongoing).

• Support Superintendent Community & Sinking Fund Meetings.

• Develop Sinking Fund Campaign Materials and Promote - Sinking Fund informational      meetings scheduled.