2023-2029

Strategic Plan
WSD INSPIRES!
Board Approved August 10, 2023
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Superintendent's Message 1

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Specialized Schools 2

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Vision, Mission & Core Values 5

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Five Focus Areas Overview 8

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CONTENT
Focus Area 1.0

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Academic Achievement 9
& Continuous Innovation

Focus Area 2.0

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Student and Staff Safety 11
& Wellness
Focus Area 3.0

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Fiscal Solvency 13
& Organizational Health

Focus Area 4.0

Community Connections
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Focus Area 5.0
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Leadership Development 17
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& Employee Success

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Strategic Planning Process

& Visioning Input 19
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Call to Action 24
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SUPERINTENDENT'S
MESSAGE
The new 2023-2029 Strategic
Plan is a coherent roadmap
to guide the district and
achieve its agreed upon
goals and objectives.
The plan provides the
framework for guiding our
direction through 2029
and helps to distinguish
Westminster School District
as a world-class, first choice
public school system that
students and families
select for success. This
new strategic plan offers
direction for the future and
serves as our commitment to
priorities in providing quality
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WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
AWARD WINNING & SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS
WESTMINSTER
School Specialty Address
Eastwood Digital Media Arts & Design 13552 University Street
Finley Computer Science & Innovation 13521 Edwards Street
Fryberger Environmental Science 6952 Hood Drive
Johnson MS AVID & STEAM 13603 Edwards Street
Early Childhood Education, Dual
Land 15151 Temple Street
Language, Infant Toddler & Preschool
Schmitt AVID 7200 Trask Avenue
WSD INSPIRES! is a strategic plan and
Sequoia GATE Magnet & STEAM3 Academy/AVID 5900 Iroquois Road
a call to action, created by a WSD
community of diverse representatives that Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion,
Warner MS 14171 Newland Street
AVID & STEAM
ensures all of our students will reach their
Webber Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) 14142 Hoover Street
greatest potential.
Spanish Dual Language Immersion &
Willmore 7122 Maple Street
Computer Science
Gunn Marie Hansen, Ph. D.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
School Specialty Address
educational programs to Clegg STEAM Magnet & Project Lead The Way 6311 Larchwood Avenue
students. It serves as a
Schroeder College and Career Academy 15151 Columbia Lane
declaration of vision, mission,
and core values that guide Spanish Dual Language Immersion,
Stacey MS 6311 Larchwood Avenue
our collaborative work, and AVID, Robotics & Computer Science
the plan for internal and
external accountability.
I fully expect our WSD GARDEN GROVE
Community - employees,
School Specialty Address
students, families, and
educational partners – to Service Learning & Community
provide continuous input Anderson
Engagement
8902 Hewitt Place
and gauge our progress in
fulfilling our vision, mission, Meairs AVID 8441 Trask Avenue
goals and objectives.
MIDWAY CITY
School Specialty Address
DeMille Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion 15400 Van Buren Street
Hayden Digital Media & Communications 14782 Eden Street
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WE ARE
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Westminster School District
(WSD) is an innovative district in SCHOOL & DISTRICT AWARD WINNING
Orange County, CA offering students DISTRICT
DISTRICT
2014-2015
multiple opportunities in the areas of
2019-2023

digital citizenship, world languages, 1 Honor Roll District

and college & career readiness, SCHOOLS
12 Honor Roll Schools
including world-class Pre K-8th grade
educational programs with before & 1 White House Initiative
after school enrichment options. 1 District of Distinction
12 Title 1 Academic Achievement
12 Gold Ribbon Schools
1 CA Exemplary Arts Award
1 Green Achiever School
1 Green Ribbon School
7 CSBA - Golden Bell Awards
1 District Pivotal Practice
GREEN ACHIEVER 13 Pivotal Practice

8,144
Student
13 California Distinguished Schools
Population
2 CABE Seal of Excellence Schools
1 First Vietnamese Dual Language

3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS
3
School in the State of California
AVID Schoolwide Sites
32 Common Sense Media Awards

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4 Common Sense Media District
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Awards
1 Depth and Complexity School

1 EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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VISION CORE
Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district
in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative
VALUES
experiences where all learners thrive.

MISSION
It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all
students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous,
and engaging academic experience.
Ignite
We challenge and inspire all students to
reach their highest level of achievement in
order to thrive as confident, future-ready,
and life-long learners.

Connect
We engage across diverse communities
by advancing educational opportunities to
ensure student success.

Create
We foster a dynamic learning community
that celebrates innovation and inspires
intellectual curiosity.

We earn the confidence of our

Trust educational community partners through

accountability, transparency, and
authenticity.

Elevate
We relentlessly pursue a growth-minded
culture of excellence, perseverance, and
self-discipline.

Model
We model servant leadership by supporting
each other to create organizational health
and inspire excellence.
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Focus Areas

Academic Achievement
& Continuous Innovation
1.0

Student and Staff Safety

& Wellness
2.0

Fiscal Solvency
& Organizational Health
3.0

Community Connections
4.0

Leadership Development
& Employee Success
5.0
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FOCUS AREA
1.0 1.0 OBJECTIVES
Academic Achievement & Continuous Innovation
We are committed to continuous innovation and use of highly Create, implement, and continually improve a district-wide plan for
effective instructional strategies that instill a lifelong habit
of intellectual inquiry. To that end, WSD provides a diverse, 1.1 instructional programs, strategies, and assessment tools ensuring
all learners achieve grade level proficiency in all core subject areas
engaging, and well-rounded education that challenges and (Literacy, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, and Electives).
inspires each student to reach the highest level of achievement.

Provide timely and effective differentiated instructional practices

1.2 that monitor progress, inform teaching practices, and ensure student
growth.

Collaborate as a Professional Learning Community to determine

1.3 guaranteed viable curriculum, create common assessments, analyze
results, and share and adjust instructional practices.

Refine and build commitment to fidelity of district-wide initiatives

1.4 and ongoing professional development that support the teaching of
content area standards and curriculum.

Deliver intentional targeted Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and

1.5 interventions for all students to close the achievement gap through
evidence-based instructional strategies and differentiated instruction.

Concurrent with instructional coherence, expand and create targeted

innovative specialty programs across all schools in the district that
1.6 cultivate critical and creative thinking by integrating problem-based
learning opportunities to attract and retain students.

1.7 Establish a comprehensive district-wide arts program for all students.

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FOCUS AREA
2.0 2.0 OBJECTIVES
Student and Staff Safety & Wellness
Student and staff safety and wellness are essential components of
an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. WSD
2.1
Integrate the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects
promotes a culture of emotional health, safety, and well-being of school life to promote respect and acceptance.
where our educational community thrives.

Implement a systematic and measurable approach to guarantee

2.2 students and staff are supported socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
in all school environments.

Promote awareness and guidance to families of available resources

2.3 and utilize strategies to meet individual students' basic needs.

Ensure the ongoing safety of students and staff with consistent and
2.4 comprehensive district-wide systems and up-to-date procedures.

Create an environment that promotes daily attendance, fosters a sense

of connectedness, and ensures that every student feels motivated and
2.5 supported to attend school consistently through proactive measures,
collaboration with families, and targeted interventions.

Expand fresh and nutritious meal offerings that adhere to or exceed

2.6 current state and federal guidelines.
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FOCUS AREA
3.0 3.0 OBJECTIVES
Fiscal Solvency & Organizational Health
We maintain the public trust by providing high quality services
and systems by using our resources efficiently and equitably.
3.1
Work collaboratively with transparency to streamline district-wide
WSD is committed to ensuring human and fiscal resources systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
are effectively managed in order to support every student's
educational journey.

Refine and fund the marketing plan to promote the recruitment and
3.2 retention of students and staff.

Collaborate with all district departments and appropriate community

3.3 partners to optimize financial resources and ensure alignment with
district vision, mission, core values, and objectives.

Provide fiscal oversight and accountability practices that are

3.4 consistently implemented and monitored to guarantee effective
operations at school and district sites.

Develop and implement a long-range Facilities Master Plan to ensure

effective use of all district facilities including, but not limited to,
3.5 modernization of classrooms, upgrading of technology infrastructure,
and enhanced safety on all campuses.

Examine investment and debt structure strategies to ensure the district

3.6 is benefitting from the most financially sound terms and conditions.
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FOCUS AREA
4.0 4.0 OBJECTIVES
Community Connections
We value the participation of families, students, and the
community and encourage the diverse perspectives of our
4.1
Celebrate and recognize students, staff, and site accomplishments
education partners. We leverage our communication resources through various communication channels.
to develop mutually-beneficial relationships with our educational
community.

Streamline communication efforts district-wide to improve and ensure

4.2 consistency in promoting messaging and branding of the district
through the use of various communication platforms.

Implement opportunities for students and community members to

4.3 voice their opinions, encourage participation in the decision-making
process, and acknowledge all ideas from community partners.

4.4 Strengthen strong educational, business, and community relationships

to cultivate deep-rooted connections with our educational community.

Further develop district and school site strategic marketing plans to

4.5 increase positive public perception, attracting, and retaining families to
increase enrollment.
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FOCUS AREA
5.0
Leadership Development & Employee Success
WSD values and supports our educational team and provides a
positive culture where all employees thrive. To that end, we strive
to attract, train, and retain employees as well as develop strategic
leaders who embrace the vision and values of our district.
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5.0 OBJECTIVES
Create a consistent district-wide Professional Learning Community plan
5.1
that clarifies objectives and accountability measures for data driven
collaborative teams and strengthens strong instructional strategies
that increase student achievement.
Establish systems and procedures for human resources including
recruitment, hiring, onboarding, complaint management, progressive
5.2 discipline, interest-based problem solving teams, compliance, and
leadership training.
5.3 Design and implement evaluation tools for all employees that align with
current professional standards and strategic objectives.
Create a career growth pathway for classified and certificated staff to
5.4 build capacity within the district.
Provide training and coaching to all staff (classified, certificated, and
5.5 management) to promote ongoing professional learning and support
a high-performance culture.
Recruit, attract, hire, and retain high quality classified, certificated, and
5.6 management staff through competitive wages and benefits.
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PLANNING DEVELOPING THE STRATEGIC PLAN

The development and the foundation of the
PROCESS 2023-29 strategic plan began with an in-depth
study and presentation of the FIVE Westminster
School District Focus Areas. The process
provided a vehicle for meaningful community
engagement and focused on student success.

FIVE
FOCUS AREAS STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
Academic Achievement

1
& Continuous Innovation
PROCESS EDUCATING & THE WRITING IMPLEMENTATION OF

2 Student and Staff Safety

& Wellness
DEVELOPMENT INPUT GATHERING PROCESS STRATEGIC VISION

Determine: Meet with community Prepare the written Make the District's vision
• key components for the members to: document to include: stick by making it:

3
Fiscal Solvency overall process • analyze current • Vision & Mission • teachable
& Organizational Health • key leadership team state of five focus • Core Values • visible
members areas • Five Focus Areas • marketable
• community members • define elements of • objectives for each • personal

4 Community Connections • timeline

• gather data
strategic visioning
• gather community
focus area
• review/revise
• measurable

5 Leadership Development
input for Vision,
Mission, &
• present to the
Board of
& Employee Success Core Values Trustees
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creativity
integrity

intention
EXPRESSED

resilient
WSD BOARD OF EDUCATION

elevate
Inclusion

success
VALUES
inspirational

leadership
With unanimous approval by the WSD Trustees, President
grit
VISIONING Johnson's motion was approved to create a long term
strategic plan including a meaningful aspirational Vision
innovative respectful
INPUT that leads to measurable accountability goals, maximized

intentional
student outcomes, and continual improvement ensuring
community

excellence
that WSD is Orange County's destination district. Each relentless

connection
member of our Board enthusiastically contributed to this

honesty
innovative plan resulting in WSD INSPIRES! The Board
would like to thank Superintendent Hansen and her staff for
collaborate
developing award winning schools leading the way where
every student maximizes their potential. compassionate respect
learning

"Aspire to empower "...implement PLC

all students..." process to support
David M. Frances Jeremy Khanh Tina "Establish continuous
Johnson Nguyen Khalaf Nguyen Gustin-
Gurney & nurture improvement."
Vice
President President Clerk Member Member relationships..."
Area 1 Area 4 Area 5 Area 3 Area 2
"...challenge &
encourage all
students to persevere "Create a
ASSEMBLING THE STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM towards excellence..." comprehensive
The strategic planning team is composed of a cross section of the Westminster School arts program..."
District community. Diverse representation is important to us in order to hear from as many
members as possible to create a bold vision. Team Quotes

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Facilitator Elementary Teachers Abrazar Chief Executive Officer Assistant Superintendents:
Board President Middle School Teachers City Manager's Office Business Services
Board Vice President Primary Support Teachers School Resource Officer Educational Services
Board Clerk Upper Support Teachers Westminster Family Resource Center Human Resources
Board Members Instructional Technology Assistant Parent Engagement Specialist Senior Exec. Director Leadership/C&I
Superintendent Library Media Assistant Spanish & Vietnamese Translators Executive Directors:
Senior Executive Secretary Site Administrators Westminster Council of PTA's Educational Technology
Public Relations Specialist Parents WSD Foundation President Facilities, MOT
Personnel Commisioner CSEA President Administrative Secretaries: Student Services
WTA President Business Services Chief Technology Officer
Educational Services Directors
Human Resources Curriculum & Instruction
Human Resources
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WESTMINSTER
CALL TO
ACTION SCHOOL DISTRICT
It is time to embrace
our heritage and lean
into our Vision & Mission
with the goal of pursuing
excellence to advance
the quality of public
education and take
decisive steps to increase
our competitiveness to
become the premier
Pre K-8th grade school
district in Orange County,
CA!

A CHALLENGE FOR US ALL

Join us and let's engage in our bold, visionary journey to solidify the
advancement of WSD through our Strategic Plan for 2023-2029!

We challenge you to ignite the passion in learning for all students to

reach their highest level of achievement. Connect and engage across
diverse communities by advancing educational opportunities to ensure
student success. Create and innovate to inspire intellectual curiosity.
Commit to earn the trust of our educational community partners through
accountability, transparency, and authenticity. Be relentless and elevate
our learning experiences. Lastly, we challenge everyone to model servant
leadership and support each other to create organizational health and
inspire excellence!
WSD INSPIRES!
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