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The world awaits and we have a limited time to make a difference. ‘Where bright
minds soar’ is more than just academics; it is how we define ourselves as human beings. Let’s soar on this adventure together and see the difference the Pegasus community can make. – Laura Hathaway, Founder
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The Pegasus community is: •Diverse,collaborative,andvibrant •Seriousaboutacademiclife •Richinopportunities •Nurturingofthegiftedstudent •Engagedintheworldoutsidethe school
Pegasus studentslovetolearn,tobechallenged,andtoworkhard;theyarebrightandmotivated;theyarejoyful;theygrowinbothintellectandempathy.
Pegasus teachersinspire,nurtureandguide.Theylovetoteach;theyareflexible,creative,collaborative,andinnovative;theyfostereachstudent’sindividualgiftsandpassions.
Pegasus parents valueeducation;theyworkcloselywiththeschoolinapartnershipbasedonthoughtfulcommunicationandmutualrespect.
Pegasus alumniarelifelonglearnersandengagedcitizens;theyareconfidentandcompetent;theyvaluetheirPegasuseducationandfriendships.
ThePegasusSchoolisdedicatedtoacademicexcellenceandtothedevelopmentoflifelonglearnerswhoareconfident,caring,andcourageous.
M ission C ommunity Values
•AcademicallyConfident
•WellBalanced
•CriticalThinker
•ExceptionalCommunicator
•CollaborativeLeader
•ResponsibleCitizen
•EnvironmentallyConscious
•TechnologicallyAdept
•EconomicallyAstute
•VersedintheArts
•GloballyAware
P ortrait of a Pegasus Graduate
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...building wings...
...graduating students who are confident, caring, and courageous...
...inspiring the next generation of leadership...
ThesearetheloftygoalsuponwhichThePegasusSchoolwasbuilt. Iamhonoredtobepartofanorganizationthatweavessuchvisionintodailylifeandremainscommittedtofoundingvaluesateverycrossroadinitsdevelopment.IampleasedtosharewithyouourStrategicPlanof2011–a
comprehensivefive-yearblueprintofgoalsandstrategiesthatwillguidethePegasusSchoolwellintothenextgeneration.
ThePegasusSchoolhasprovidedoutstandingacademicprogramsforOrangeCountyfamiliessince1984.Ourschoolisknownforchallengingacademics,forthedevelopmentofoutstandingteachers,andforourcommitmenttotheeducationofbrightandgiftedstudents.Ourgraduatesaredisciplined,creative,andinnovative.Theyhaveconfidenceandcharacter.Theyattendthefinesthighschoolsintheareaandarerepresentedintopcollegesacrossthenation.
Our2011StrategicPlanbuildsonthisfoundationofexcellence.Developedbytheschool’sBoardofTrusteeswithbroadparticipationfromtheentireschoolcommunity,theStrategicPlanestablishesprioritiesforthenextfiveyearswithastrategicviewtowardsthelongerterm.ThedocumentwillguidetheBoard,theadministration,thefaculty,andstaffinestablishingprioritiesforaction.Itposesvitalquestionsforstudyandresearch,theanswerstowhichwilldetermineactionstobetaken.
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OurPlanisambitious.Itprovidesforthecontinuinggrowthofdynamicstudentprogramsandtheongoingdevelopmentofourfirstratefaculty.ThePlanprioritizesoutstandingfacilitiesandextendsourcultureofcollaborationandinnovationinteaching.Additionally,thePlanfocusestheschoolonprioritiesforcommunicationandextendsthereachofourcommunitybybringingalumniclosertotheschoolanddevelopingresourcestosustainourmissionforfuturegenerations.
Ourschoolhasgrownfromitsfirstsevenchildrentoathrivinganddiversecampusof565 studentsbecauseofagenuinecommitmentfromtheentirePegasusCommunity.Thesuccessofthisplanwillrequiresustainedcommitmentfromanewgenerationofleadersanddonorswhosupportourgoaltoprovideatransformativeeducationalexperience.IencourageyoutoreviewourplanandIwelcomeyourthoughtsaboutourgoalsandaspirations.ThankyouforyourcontinuedsupportofThePegasusSchool.
Nowtheworkbegins... JohnH.Zurn
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Inthefallof2010,ThePegasusSchoolBoardofTrusteesembarkedonastrategicplanningprocesstoestablishprinciplesofgrowththroughleadershiptransition.TheprocesswasorchestratedbyanOversightCommitteecomposedofBoardmembers,faculty,andadministration,chairedbyparentandtrustee,LeslieSeidner.
ThroughJanuaryof2011,theOversightCommitteeadministeredschool-widesurveysforparentsandfaculty(withanimpressive80%and76%responserate,respectively)andfollowedupwithlisteningsessionstoidentifycorequestionsandissues.TheHeadofSchoolalsometwitharangeofalumniandstudentgroups,parents,anddonorsinavarietyofsettings.Resultswerecompiledwithavarietyofotherhistorical,accreditation,andstatisticalinformationtoinformtheplanningprocessandtoassignspecifictasksforsub-committeework.
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Sixsub-committees-representingallconstituenciesinthecommunity–wereformed.Thesub-committeesconvenedforaretreatinFebruary,followedbyindividual sub-committeemeetingsthroughoutMarch,AprilandMay.
Initialsub-committeereportswerepresentedtotheBoardofTrusteesataJune2011Boardretreat.TheOversightCommittee,administration,andBoardofTrusteescontinuedtorevisetheStrategicPlanthroughthesummerandearlyfall.InSeptember2011,theStrategicPlanwasformallyapprovedbytheBoardofTrustees.TheSchool’sStrategicPlanwillbeimplementedthroughaninternalActionPlanwithspecificstrategies,actions,accountabilitycharts,andcompletiondates.
Tofulfillthevisionoutlinedinthisplanwillrequireinnovation,organizationandresources.Aswecompletethegoalsofthisplan,wewillcreateanevenmorevibrantschoolwhoseplaceofleadershipinourcommunitywillbecomeincreasinglyrelevant.
WeinvitetheentirePegasuscommunitytoparticipateinourfuture.
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WewillbuildonourlegacyofoutstandingteachersandexpandthecaliberofacademiccurriculumandgiftededucationalprogramsatThePegasusSchool.
ItwasthecourageandleadershipofDr.HathawaythatgeneratedtheuniquelearningenvironmentatthecoreofPegasus,anditwillbeleadership–bystudents,faculty,administrationandBoardofTrustees–thatwilldefineourfuture.Wewillshapeexemplarycharacterandleadershipatalllevelstoliveouttheschool’smissionandcorevalues.
ThefoundationofThePegasusSchoolwillbeacommunitybuiltonpride,acultureofhighachievement,anappreciationforindividualgifts,andasenseofpersonalresponsibility.Wewillremain“asafeplacetobesmart.”
Wewillexpandontheremarkableaccomplishmentsofourschooloverthelasttwodecadesbyfocusingourfinancialresourcesonthedevelopmentofourstrategicinitiativestosupportoutstandingfaculty,academicexcellence,andthelongtermdevelopmentofschoolfacilitiesandresources.
A cademic Excellence and Transformational Teaching
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Our Goal: WewillbuildonourlegacyofoutstandingteachersandexpandthecaliberofacademiccurriculumandgiftededucationalprogramsatThePegasusSchool.
Dr.LauraHathaway’svisiontofillherclassroomswithpassionate,inspiring,andinnovativeteachersremainsstrongtwenty-sevenyearsaftershefoundedThePegasusSchool.SuccessfulPegasusteacherscanarticulatetheirpassionforgiftededucation,demonstrateastrongconnectiontochildren,andowntheintellectualcapacitytochallengeandsupportPegasusstudents.ThePegasusSchoolwillattract,retain,supportandinspireateamoftalentedfaculty,administrationandstaffdedicatedtodeliveringthemissionoftheschool.
ThePegasusSchoolwasfoundedasaschoolforgiftedstudentswhoseuniquecombinationsofintellectanddevelopmentalreadinessesdemandedfreshperspectivesinteaching.Ourteachersembraceprinciplesofgiftededucationforallofourstudents:highacademiccontent,highinterest,andappreciationforindividualdifferences.
TheSchool’s2008VisionPlanestablishedamodelfornationalcurriculumresearchanddevelopmentwithprofoundimpactonthewayseducatorsdeliveracademicprogramtostudents.Wewillbuildonprogramsthatinspireourstudent’sintellectualtalentsandprepareourstudentsforresponsibleleadership.
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OBJECTIVE ONEThedepth,breadth,andqualityofprogramsatThePegasusSchoolwillreflectourcommitmenttoacademicexcellence.Implementation Steps >
OBJECTIVE TWOTheschoolprogramwillbebuiltonbestpracticesinpublicandprivateschoolcommunitiesacrossthenation.Implementation Steps >
OBJECTIVE THREEWewillcreateadynamicplanforfacultydevelopmentintheprinciplesofgiftededucationandestablishacommonvocabularyforteachingcreativityandinnovation.Implementation Steps >
OBJECTIVE FOURWewillfurtherintegrateuniquemiddleschooleducationalexperiencesintoanexceptionalacademicenvironmentandestablishPegasusasthepreeminentmiddleschoolinOrangeCounty.Implementation Steps >
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OBJECTIVE ONEThedepth,breadth,andqualityofprogramsatThePegasusSchoolwillreflectourcommitmenttoacademicexcellence.
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1. Developtheschool’s written curriculumtoensureadynamic,consistent,and relevantprogramthatempowersourstudentstomeetthedemandsofthefuture withconfidence,compassion,andcourage.
2. Establishclear sets of expectationsforstudentswhograduatefromPegasusand usetheseexpectationstoguideandshapecurriculumthroughoutthegrades.
3. ExploreemergingSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programsto engagebrightandgiftedstudentsindynamicprojects.
4. Continuetodeveloptheschool’s unique classroom projects(SharedExperiences) asavehiclefordevelopingdynamicprograms,studentleadership,andastrong senseofsharedcommunity.
5. Maintainandenhancehighqualityarts and athletics programs.
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OBJECTIVE TWOTheschoolprogramwillbebuiltonbestpracticesinpublicandprivateschoolcommunitiesacrossthenation.
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1. EstablishaplanforNational Schools Researchasavehicleforexploringthebest programsandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesacrossthecountry.
2. Restructure the school from two divisions to three divisions (Primary,Lower,and Middle)inordertoprovidemoremeaningfulsupportforacademicprogram development,studentleadership,familyandfacultysupport.
3. Continuetodevelopandintegrateissues of global significancethroughoutthe curriculum.
4. Identifyaprocessforcreatingpilot projectswithindepartmentsandgradelevels andthenevaluatingtheireffectiveness.
5. Updateathree-year technology assessment and action planeverysixmonths.
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OBJECTIVE THREEWewillcreateadynamicplanforfacultydevelopmentintheprinciplesofgiftededucationandestablishacommonvocabularyforteachingcreativityandinnovation.
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1. Establishcontinuing educationdisciplinesthatdefinetheschoolasacenterfor teachingexcellence.
2. Expandprofessional development opportunities–suchassummerinnovation grants–toprovidemoreopportunitiesforfacultyandstafftoexplore,develop, andcreatedynamicschoolprograms.
3. Scheduleregulartimededicatedtofaculty collaborationthatdoesnotcreate classroom,scheduling,andoverbookingconflictsforfaculty.
4. Reviewthefunding and implementation of faculty development programsto ensurethatThePegasusSchoolprovidesoutstandingsupportanddevelopmentfor itsfacultyandstaff.
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OBJECTIVE FOURWewillfurtherintegrateuniquemiddleschooleducationalexperiencesintoanexceptionalacademicenvironmentandestablishPegasusasthepreeminentmiddleschoolinOrangeCounty.
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1. Formally assess the success of our alumni todeterminestrategiesthatleadto successinhighschool,college,andbeyondandusetheseassessmentstoguide curriculumthroughoutthegrades.
2. Evaluate the impact of existing and developing middle school programsto determinelastingvalueandfuturepotential.
3. Expandthemiddle school advising programthroughteachertrainingthatfocuses onadvisorsasadvocatesandasmentorsforthestudents.
4. Evaluatetheschool’s grading policiestoensurethatstudentsandparentsreceive thoughtfuldirectionandfeedback.
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Our Goal: ItwasthecourageandleadershipofDr.HathawaythatgeneratedtheuniquelearningenvironmentatthecoreofPegasus,anditwillbeleadership–bystudents,faculty,administrationandBoardofTrustees–thatwilldefineourfuture.Wewillshapeexemplarycharacterandleadershipatalllevelstoliveouttheschool’smissionandcorevalues.
ThePegasusSchoolwillbedefinedbythecharacterandleadershipofitsstudents,itsfaculty,itsadministration,anditsBoard.ChildrenwillfindtheirpassionatPegasusthroughamixofstrongacademics,dynamicsharedcommunityexperiences,andconfidencebuildingopportunitiesinleadership,service,andpublicspeaking.
ThePegasusSchoolwillbeknownforitsorganizationalstructure,fordecisionmakingprocesses,andforperformanceevaluationsystemsthatwillsupportleadershipdevelopmentandasustainableschoolmodel.
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OBJECTIVE ONEWewilldevelopprogramsthathighlighttheintegralrelationshipbetweencharacterandsuccessandthatinspireourstudentstostriveforthehighestqualityofcitizenship.Implementation Steps >
OBJECTIVE TWOWewillmodelleadershipforthestudentsbyprovidingthoughtfulandcollaborativeleadershipstructureswithintheschool.Implementation Steps >
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OBJECTIVE ONEWewilldevelopprogramsthathighlighttheintegralrelationshipbetweencharacterandsuccessandthatinspireourstudentstostriveforthehighestqualityofcitizenship.
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1. Evaluateandenhanceourexistingleadership programssothattheysharethe commongoalofgeneratingconfidentandcompassionateyoungleaderswho excelincollaborativesettings.
2. Integratecharacter educationasaprimarycomponentoftheschool’sgifted educationprogramsbyexpandingtheconnectionstoTraitsforSuccess.
3. FurtherdeveloptheSchool’sPortrait of a Pegasus Graduateandintegratethe qualitiesintocurriculargoals.
4. DetermineeffectivewaystomeasurehowPegasusisdeliveringonitsstatedmission andhow its students demonstrate success after graduating.
5. Increaseopportunitiesforcurrent students and alumnitoparticipateinschool leadership.
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OBJECTIVE TWOWewillmodelleadershipforthestudentsbyprovidingthoughtfulandcollaborativeleadershipstructureswithintheschool.
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1. Createaplanofactiontounderline and reinforce the most indispensable truths aboutThePegasusSchool,characteristicsthataretheessenceofwhoweare.
2.Conveneamulti-constituencycommitteetoreview our communication and decision making processes and structure.Developanimplementationand assessmentplantoensureacollaborativeandprofessionalculture.
3.Developtheuseofregular 360 degree feedbackforfaculty,administration,and BoardofTrusteestoensureeffectiveleadershipinthecommunity.
4.Provideprofessional growth mentoring opportunitiesforTAswhowishtobecome teachersandteacherswhowishtobecomeadministrators.
5. Expandprograms for teacherswhowishtopursueadvanceddegrees.
6.Providemoreopportunitiesforfacultymembership,participation,andleadershipin regional and national educational organizations–suchasCAIS,CAG,andWASC.
7. Review the size, composition, and structure ofourBoardofTrusteestoensurethat Boardleadershipisunderstoodandvaluedinthecommunity.
8.Setascheduleforprovidingstrategic plan updatestothePegasuscommunity.
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Our Goal: ThefoundationofThePegasusSchoolwillbeacommunitybuiltonpride,acultureofhighachievement,anappreciationforindividualgifts,andasenseofpersonalresponsibility.Wewillremain“asafeplacetobesmart.”
Wewilltakefulladvantageofthetalentanddiversityuniquetoourschoolcommunitytopromotetheintellectual,socialandculturalgrowthofourstudents.ThePegasusSchoolwillbuildandstrengthenrelationshipswithourfamilies,ourneighbors,andourextendedcommunity.Thedistinctivespiritofvolunteerisminourcommunitywillhelptosustaintheexcellenceofourprogramsandwillhelptosecurethefutureofourschool.
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OBJECTIVE ONEWewillfurtherdevelop“all-school”programsandeventstoreinforceoursharedcommitmenttoeducationandthevaluesofthecommunity,tobuildconnectionsacrossgradelevels,andtounitesmallandlargegroupswithinthecommunity.Implementation Steps >
OBJECTIVE TWOWewillenhancetheschool’sexistingcommunicationsandmarketingstrategiestoconveyThePegasusSchool’sachievementsasacenterforgiftededucationandtounitethecommunitywithclarityofpurposeandexpectation.Implementation Steps >
OBJECTIVE THREEWewillexpandthenumberofhighlyqualifiedstudentsandfamilieswhoapplyto theschool.Implementation Steps >
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OBJECTIVE ONEWewillfurtherdevelop“all-school”programsandeventstoreinforceoursharedcommitmenttoeducationandthevaluesofthecommunity,tobuildconnectionsacrossgradelevels,andtounitesmallandlargegroupswithinthecommunity.
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1. Reviewtheresource and support structuresintheschooltoensureawelcoming andembracingcommunitywhereitissafetobesmartandwheredifferencesare acceptedandsupported.
2.Restructuretheschool’sFlag Salute programandotherschool-wideeventstohelp buildastrongersenseofcommunitythroughincreasingschoolspirit.
3. Shapethetransitions between school divisionstoensurecontinuity,schoolpride, andanurturingsocialenvironmentthroughoutthegrades.
4. Streamlinethe school’s volunteer systemandParentTeacherOrganization(PTO) tobuildontheexistingspiritofvolunteerismwhileprovidingmeaningfulsupport andleadershipinthecommunity.
5. Addfaculty representation on the PTO Executive Council toenhance communicationbetweenthefacultyandPTOsponsoredactivities.
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OBJECTIVE TWOWewillenhancetheschool’sexistingcommunicationsandmarketingstrategiestoconveyThePegasusSchool’sachievementsasacenterforgiftededucationandtounitethecommunitywithclarityofpurposeandexpectation.
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1. Provideanecdotal and quantifiable measurements of academic excellence and exemplary character toreinforcethePegasusidentitytothecommunityand potentialapplicants.
2.Completeanassessment of the school’s dress code and discipline policiestoensure consistentcommunityexpectationandenforcement.Alignanydecisionswiththe school’smissionandcorevalues.
3.Expandandrefineourresourcesforcommunicating electronicallywithalumniand alumniparents,aswellascurrentandprospectiveparents.
4.Createasignage planutilizingpermanentsigns,banners,murals,floor,andwall mosaicstobrandPegasusanditsuniquequalitiesthroughoutcampus.
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OBJECTIVE THREEWewillexpandthenumberofhighlyqualifiedstudentsandfamilieswhoapplyto theschool.
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1. Continuetorecruit and enroll exceptional students and familieswhowillbenefitfrom themissionandcorevaluesoftheschoolandbringuniquegiftstoourcommunity.
2.Attractandembraceawiderrangeoffamiliestothecommunitybyestablishinga school diversity statementandmakingrecommendationsforaction.
3. Continueincreasing financial aidtoattractabroaderrangeofextraordinary candidatestotheschoolcommunity.
4.Increaseadmissions manpowertohelpplan,execute,andexpandadmissions events.
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Our Goal: Wewillexpandontheremarkableaccomplishmentsofourschooloverthelasttwodecadesbyfocusingourfinancialresourcesonthedevelopmentofourstrategicinitiativestosupportoutstandingfaculty,ongoingacademicexcellence,andthelongtermdevelopmentofschoolfacilitiesandresources.
Overtwoandahalfdecades,ThePegasusSchoolhasgrownfromahandfulofstudentstoitscurrentenrollmentof565.Withinthattimeperiod,theschoolhascompletedthepurchaseofitscampusfromtheFountainValleySchoolDistrict(2003),aswellascompletedtwocapitalbuildingprojects(PalleyComplexin1997,HathawayActivitiesCenterin2000).Additionally,theschoolhasraisedasmall,butgrowing,endowmentof$3,200,000tosupportschooloperations.Theschoolcurrentlystandsinapositionoffiscalstrengthinwhichrevenuematchesexpenses,andfinancialoperationsarereviewedandupdatedregularly.
Overthenextfiveyears,theschoolwillembracefourstrategicfinancialpriorities:
• Outstanding teachingsupportedbycompetitivefacultysalariesandbenefits;
• Dynamic educational experiencessupportedbyprogram,faculty,andplant development;
• Strong financial stewardshipsupportedbyfiscallyresponsiblebusinessmanagement;
• Communication withinourcommunityinordertosustainourfinancialpriorities
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OBJECTIVE ONETheSchoolwilldefinefacilitiesneedsbasedonalearningenvironmentthatbestreflectstheschoolmissionandcorevalues.Implementation Steps >
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OBJECTIVE THREEWewillbuildthefinancialresourcesoftheschoolthroughfundraisingeffortsthatsupportthemissionandcorevaluesofPegasus.Implementation Steps >
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OBJECTIVE ONETheSchoolwilldefinefacilitiesneedsbasedonalearningenvironmentthatbestreflectstheschoolmissionandcorevalues.
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1. Createacomprehensive campus Master Planthatsupportsanddevelopsour missionandcorevalues.
2. Developaninterim campus improvements planfocusingonqualityandconsistency, commonarchitecturalthemes,developmentofthespacesbetweenbuilding perimetersandcourtyard,andprovidingstudentgatheringpointsinsideandoutside theclassroom.
3.Identifyimmediate facilities improvement projectsforsponsorshipandfundraising.
4.Creategradeappropriatefacility standardsforclassrooms,technology,furniture systems,lightingandmaintenancethatsupportthehighqualityofoureducational experiences.
5. Defineanddevelopgoalsofsustainable design, practices, and materials.Implement anenvironmentalreviewprocessformaterialpurchaseandcampusmaintenance. StriveforLEEDorCHPScertificationand/orstandards,workingtowardsreducingthe carbonfootprintoftheschool.
6.Improvethestudent drop off and pick up area focusingonsafety,adverseweather andeaseofuse.
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OBJECTIVE TWOTheSchoolwillconstructenduringfinancialstrategiestosupporttherecruitmentandretentionofqualified,passionateteacherswhohaveaccesstooutstandingprofessionalopportunities.
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1. Developalongtermcompensationstrategythatensuresacompetitive compensation and benefits packageforfaculty.
2.Establishacommitteetodefineclear,competitivebenchmarksforfacultyand staffsalariesandtoevaluatethebestandmosteffectiveallocationofresourcesto acompetitive faculty and staff benefits package.
3.Continuetocommitfinancialresourcestoagrowing program for faculty and staff professional development.Fundingforprofessionaldevelopmentshouldincreaseat aratebeyondotherschoolwidebudgetaryincreases.
4.AssesstheeffectivenessofTA roles and the TA remuneration systemintheschool.
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OBJECTIVE THREEWewillbuildthefinancialresourcesoftheschoolthroughfundraisingeffortsthatsupportthemissionandcorevaluesofPegasus.
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1. Developanannual communication plan toarticulatetheimportanceoftuition dollarsindrivingcompetitivefacultysalaries,theimportanceoffundraisingin maintainingqualityfacilitiesandcapitalexpenses,andtheimportanceofqualitative financialoversightinensuringahealthybusinessmodelforthefutureofPegasus.
2.Identify,cultivateandsolicitprospective donorswhilestrengtheningrelationshipswith currentandpastdonors.
3.Establishadirectedfive-yearplanoffundraising goalsthatsupportstheschool’s strategicplanandfinancialobjectives,andenablesustocontinuetoenhancethe qualityoffacilitiesandresources.
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