Brown County Schools has identified six priorities to drive our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan: Student Outcomes; School Safety & Security; Facilities & Learning Environments; Communication, Engagement & Community Partnerships; Wellness, Belonging & Thriving Schools; and Fiscal Stewardship & Operational Excellence. Take a look at the priority narratives and strategy objectives for Brown County Schools to gain a deeper understanding of how we prioritize creating World Class Opportunities and fostering Small School Relationships that leave Lifelong Impact for the students of Brown County.
PRIORITY 1: Student Outcomes
Brown County Schools will prepare every student for success in school, career, and life by providing world-class learning experiences that develop academic excellence, future-ready competencies, and meaningful opportunities for growth. Through the Graduate Profile, Competency-Based Education, Career-Connected Learning, STEAM education, rigorous academics, and strong early learning foundations, every student will graduate equipped with the knowledge, skills, character, and experiences needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
SMART Goal 1: Graduate Profile, Competency-Based Education & Future-Ready Learners
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will fully operationalize the Graduate Profile by embedding Communication, Engagement, Innovation, Work Ethic, and Social & Emotional Wellness competencies into curriculum, assessment, student portfolios, and authentic learning experiences. Brown County Schools will establish a district-wide Competency-Based Education Framework aligned to the Graduate Profile and Career Connected Learning Continuum, develop PK-12 competency maps and performance rubrics, and implement systems that allow students to demonstrate learning through meaningful evidence of competency development.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Graduate Profile Portfolio Completion
Percentage of students maintaining a Graduate Profile portfolio.
0%
100%
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Student Demonstrations of Presentation Literacy
Percentage of students completing at least one formal presentation, exhibition, TED-style talk, or public demonstration of learning annually.
0%
100%
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Career-Connected Learning Quality
Percentage of students completing a district-defined high-quality career-connected learning experience (e.g., work-based learning, internship, apprenticeship, clinical experience, service learning, industry project, capstone, job shadow, or employer mentoring).
0%
100%
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Graduate Profile Rubric Development
Percentage of Graduate Profile competencies supported by district-developed performance rubrics.
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100%
SMART Goal 2: Postsecondary Success & Graduation Pathways
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will ensure that students graduate prepared for enrollment, employment, enlistment, entrepreneurship, or apprenticeship by increasing participation in Graduation Pathways, Career Connected Learning experiences, and postsecondary planning opportunities. The district will maintain a postsecondary placement rate of 95% or higher while increasing attainment of Indiana Graduation Pathway Seals and other indicators of postsecondary readiness.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Postsecondary Placement Rate
Percentage of graduates successfully transitioning into enrollment, employment, enlistment, entrepreneurship, or apprenticeship opportunities.
0%
100%
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Graduates Earning an Indiana Honors Seal
Percentage of graduates earning at least one Indiana Honors Seal (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Service).
0%
100%
SMART Goal 3: Academic Excellence & Rigor
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will increase academic achievement, growth, and rigor across all grade levels by strengthening literacy and numeracy instruction, expanding access to advanced coursework, and ensuring students are challenged through high-quality learning experiences that prepare them for success beyond graduation.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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ILEARN English/Language Arts Proficiency
0%
100%
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ILEARN English/Language Arts Growth
0%
100%
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ILEARN Mathematics Proficiency
0%
100%
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ILEARN Mathematics Growth
0%
100%
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IREAD-3 Pass Rate
0%
100%
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SAT Benchmark Attainment
0%
Goal:
-2%100%
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College & Career Coursework Completion
0
Goal:
-2100
SMART Goal 4: STEAM Excellence
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will provide all students with access to high-quality STEAM learning experiences that foster innovation, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving while ensuring all schools achieve and maintain Indiana STEAM Certification.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Schools Achieving Indiana STEAM Certification
0%
100%
SMART Goal 5: Early Learning Success
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will sustain and grow participation in its Birth-to-Five program, maintain strong transitions into Brown County Schools kindergarten classrooms, and ensure students demonstrate readiness for success through early literacy, numeracy, and developmental benchmarks.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Birth-to-Five Enrollment
Number of students enrolled in Brown County Schools Birth-to-Five programming.
0
30
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Kindergarten Transition Rate
Percentage of district preschool students enrolling in Brown County Schools kindergarten programs.
0%
100%
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iSprout PK Readiness
Percentage of preschool students meeting district-established iSprout readiness indicators.
0%
100%
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Kindergarten Developmental Readiness (IKRA)
Percentage of kindergarten students meeting readiness benchmarks as measured by the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment.
0%
100%
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Early Literacy Growth (Grades 1-2)
Percentage of students meeting annual iReady Reading growth expectations.
0%
100%
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Early Numeracy Growth (Grades 1-2)
Percentage of students meeting annual iReady Mathematics growth expectations.
0%
-2%
100%
Priority 2: School Safety & Security
Brown County Schools will maintain safe, secure, and prepared learning environments where students and staff can learn, work, and thrive with confidence. Through proactive planning, comprehensive safety systems, emergency preparedness, student protection, strong community partnerships, and continuous improvement, the district will foster a culture of safety that supports both prevention and rapid response while protecting every member of the Brown County Schools community.
SMART Goal 1: Safety Leadership, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will maintain a comprehensive district-wide safety leadership system that ensures compliance with state safety requirements, supports continuous improvement, and promotes safe, secure, and prepared learning environments across all schools through ongoing assessment, planning, and strategic investment in safety and security measures.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Annual School Safety Audit Completion
Percentage of schools completing annual safety audits and reviews.
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100%
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State Safety Compliance
Percentage of required state safety requirements completed and maintained.
0%
100%
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Safety Improvement Projects Completed
Percentage of identified safety improvements completed annually.
0%
100%
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Safety Audit Findings Addressed
Percentage of identified audit findings addressed within established timelines.
0%
-3%
100%
SMART Goal 2: Student Protection, Prevention, and Compliance
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will maintain a comprehensive student protection and prevention program that ensures all employees, coaches, volunteers, and contracted partners are trained to recognize, prevent, and respond appropriately to child abuse, neglect, grooming behaviors, bullying, harassment, and other threats to student safety and well-being.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Employee Safety Training Completion
Percentage of employees completing required youth protection and child safety training annually.
0%
100%
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Coach & Sponsor Safety Training Completion
Percentage of coaches, sponsors, and extracurricular staff completing required youth protection training annually.
0%
100%
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Volunteer & Contracted Partner Compliance
Percentage of volunteers and contracted partners meeting district youth protection requirements.
0%
-3%
100%
SMART Goal 3: School Resource Officer Program & Student Relationships
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will maintain and expand a comprehensive School Resource Officer (SRO) program that promotes school safety, positive student relationships, prevention education, threat assessment support, and coordinated emergency response across the district.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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School Resource Officer Coverage
Percentage of schools supported by School Resource Officers.
0%
Goal:
-2%100%
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Student Engagement with SROs
Percentage of students participating in SRO-led educational, prevention, mentoring, or relationship-building activities annually.
0%
-2%
100%
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Safety Education & Prevention Activities
Number of SRO-led safety education, prevention, digital citizenship, substance abuse prevention, or community awareness activities conducted annually.
0
-2
10
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Threat Assessment & Crisis Response Participation
Percentage of threat assessment, crisis response, and school safety planning activities supported by School Resource Officers.
0%
100%
Priority 3: Learning Environments, Innovation & Student Experience
Brown County Schools will provide safe, welcoming, innovative, and well-maintained learning environments that inspire student achievement, creativity, collaboration, and engagement. Through strategic facility planning, proactive maintenance, modern technology, and intentional investments in learning spaces, the district will ensure every facility reflects its commitment to World-Class Opportunities, Small School Relationships, and Lifelong Impact.
SMART Goal 1: Learning Environments, Innovation & Student Experience
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will maintain safe, welcoming, innovative, and well-maintained learning environments that support student achievement, staff effectiveness, collaboration, creativity, competency-based learning, career-connected learning, and community engagement while reflecting the district’s commitment to World-Class Opportunities, Small School Relationships, and Lifelong Impact.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Strategic Facility Improvement Plan Progress
Percentage of annual facility improvement priorities completed that modernize district facilities and support Brown County Schools’ instructional vision and long-range facilities plan.
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100%
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Schools Meeting Learning Environment Standards
Percentage of schools meeting district standards for clean, safe, welcoming, functional, and well-maintained learning environments.
0%
100%
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Staff Satisfaction with Learning Environments
Percentage of staff reporting that district facilities provide safe, functional, and effective learning environments.
0%
-1%
100%
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Student Satisfaction with Learning Environments
Percentage of students reporting that district facilities provide safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environments.
0%
-2%
100%
SMART Goal 2: Strategic Facility Investments & Capital Planning
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will develop, maintain, and annually update a comprehensive capital improvement plan that prioritizes facility needs, infrastructure improvements, and strategic investments that provide world-class opportunities for students and strengthen community engagement.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Annual Capital Improvement Plan Review
0%
100%
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Strategic Facility Improvement Projects Completed
Percentage of major facility projects completed on schedule and within budget.
0%
100%
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Long-Range Facility Planning
The district maintains and annually reviews a rolling five-year facilities forecast to guide future capital investments.
0%
-1%
100%
SMART Goal 3: Preventive Maintenance & Operational Excellence
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will maintain a proactive, preventive maintenance system that maximizes facility lifecycles, reduces emergency repairs, and ensures efficient district operations.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Preventive Maintenance Completion
Percentage of scheduled preventive maintenance activities completed annually.
0%
100%
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Maintenance Response Timeliness
Percentage of maintenance work orders completed within established timelines.
0%
100%
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Emergency Repair Reduction
0%
100%
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Operational Efficiency Review
Annual review of facilities and operations completed with improvement priorities identified and incorporated into departmental planning.
0%
-1%
100%
SMART Goal 4: Technology & Infrastructure Readiness
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will maintain a reliable, secure, and innovative technology infrastructure that supports teaching and learning, district operations, communication, and school safety while ensuring equitable access to technology across the district.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Technology Infrastructure Reliability
Percentage of time district technology systems, networks, and critical services are fully operational.
0%
-2%
100%
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Technology Lifecycle Management
Percentage of devices and technology infrastructure replaced according to the district’s approved replacement schedules.
0%
-2%
100%
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Classroom Technology Readiness
Percentage of classrooms meeting district technology readiness standards, connectivity, and digital learning readiness.
0%
-3%
100%
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Cybersecurity & Technology Infrastructure Review
Annual review of district cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, and system reliability completed.
0%
100%
Priority 4: Communication, Engagement, & Community Partnerships
Brown County Schools will foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and shared leadership by building meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, businesses, and the broader community. Through strategic communication, authentic storytelling, stakeholder engagement, student voice, and community partnerships, the district will strengthen trust, celebrate success, and create opportunities for all stakeholders to contribute to the continuous improvement of Brown County Schools.
SMART Goal 1: Strategic Communication & Storytelling
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will develop, implement, and annually evaluate a comprehensive Strategic Communication Plan that provides consistent, transparent, and timely communication to students, staff, families, and the community while celebrating student success and advancing the district’s mission, vision, and priorities.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Strategic Communication Plan
District Communication Plan developed, implemented, annually reviewed, and publicly communicated.
0%
100%
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Districtwide Strategic Communication Plan Implementation
Implementation of the annual Strategic Communication Plan across all schools and departments.
0%
100%
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Communication Platforms
District website, social media platforms, and communications systems are maintained with current, accurate, and timely information.
0%
100%
SMART Goal 2: Student Engagement & Connection
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will ensure every student is connected to at least one meaningful school experience beyond the classroom through participation in athletics, arts, leadership, service, extracurricular activities, career-connected learning, and student voice opportunities. The district will intentionally identify and support students who are not yet connected to promote belonging, engagement, and overall student success.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Students Connected to At Least One School Experience
Percentage of students participating in at least one district-sponsored activity, program, leadership opportunity, service project, athletics, arts, or career-connected learning experience.
0%
100%
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Students Not Yet Connected
Percentage of students who are not participating in any school-sponsored activity or engagement opportunity.
0%
100%
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Student Advisory Programs Implemented
Student Advisory programs established and actively operating in every Brown County school.
0%
100%
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Student Engagement Dashboard Implementation
District Student Engagement Dashboard implemented and used to monitor participation and identify students needing additional engagement opportunities.
0%
100%
SMART Goal 3: Community Ambassadors & Advocacy
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will sustain the Brown County Schools Ambassador Program to develop informed community advocates who understand district operations, celebrate student success, and actively support the mission, vision, and priorities of Brown County Schools.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Community Ambassador Program
Annual Community Ambassador cohort completed and implemented according to the district’s Ambassador Program model.
0%
100%
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Ambassador Alumni Network Active
Community Ambassador alumni remain actively engaged through district learning opportunities, communications, and volunteer involvement.
0%
100%
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Community Representation
The Ambassador Program reflects a diverse cross-section of the Brown County community, including parents, business leaders, retirees, alumni, civic organizations, and community members.
0%
100%
SMART Goal 4: Stakeholder Voice & Shared Leadership
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will create and sustain meaningful opportunities for students, staff, families, and community members to provide feedback, participate in district conversations, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities Conducted
District opportunities provided for students, staff, families, community members, and business partners to provide input, participate in district conversations, and engage in strategic initiatives.
0%
100%
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Priority Plan Dashboard Updated
The Brown County Schools Priority Plan Dashboard is updated and publicly communicates progress toward district goals and strategic priorities.
0%
100%
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Annual Priority Plan Progress Report Presented
Annual report presented to the Board of School Trustees and community highlighting progress, accomplishments, challenges, and next steps for each Priority Plan goal.
0%
100%
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Stakeholder Feedback Utilized for Improvement Planning
Stakeholder feedback is reviewed, analyzed, and incorporated into district planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement efforts.
0%
100%
Priority 5: Wellness, Belonging, & Thriving Schools
Brown County Schools will foster a culture where students and staff are healthy, supported, connected, and empowered to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Through intentional investments in wellness, belonging, engagement, health services, and meaningful relationships, we will create environments where every student and employee feels valued, supported, and equipped for success.
SMART Goal 1: Staff Wellness, Belonging & Professional Growth
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will cultivate a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, connected, and empowered to grow professionally through intentional wellness initiatives, mentorship, leadership development, and a strong culture of belonging.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Staff Retention
Percentage of employees retained annually.
0%
100%
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Staff Culture & Belonging
Percentage of employees reporting they feel valued, supported, connected, and have a sense of belonging within Brown County Schools.
0%
100%
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Professional Growth Opportunities
Percentage of employees participating annually in district-supported professional learning, leadership development, mentoring, coaching, conferences, or other professional growth opportunities.
0
100
SMART Goal 2: Student Wellness, Belonging & Engagement
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will create learning environments where every student feels safe, connected, valued, and supported through comprehensive wellness, attendance, engagement, and belonging initiatives.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Student Attendance Rate
Percentage of students attending school regularly and meeting the district’s annual attendance target.
0%
100%
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Student Sense of Belonging
Percentage of students reporting they feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected, and connected at school.
0%
100%
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Student Engagement Survey Results
Percentage of students reporting they are engaged in learning, connected to their school, and actively participating in the educational experience.
0
100
SMART Goal 3: Health Services, Safety & Medical Preparedness
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will maintain high-quality, compliant health services and a districtwide culture of medical preparedness that ensures every school is equipped to effectively prevent, respond to, and manage student health needs and medical emergencies.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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Medical Emergency Preparedness
District schools complete annual medical emergency drills and preparedness activities in accordance with district expectations.
0%
100%
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Staff Medical Response Readiness
Percentage of designated staff maintaining current CPR/AED certification and required medical response training.
0%
100%
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Student Healthcare Plan Completion
Percentage of identified students with chronic health conditions who have updated healthcare plans on file.
0
100
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Health Services Compliance
Annual health services audits demonstrate compliance with district, state, and federal health requirements.
0%
100%
SMART Goal 4: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Framework Implementation
By June 2029, Brown County Schools will implement and integrate the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Framework into district systems, policies, and practices to support the academic, physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being of every student.
Board Dashboard Indicators (Public Reporting)
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WSCC Framework Integration
The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Framework is implemented and integrated across district systems, schools, and departments.
0%
100%
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WSCC Assessment Cycle Completion
The district completes the WSCC assessment according to the established three-year review cycle.
0%
100%
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District Wellness Dashboard
The district Wellness Dashboard is maintained and communicates progress toward wellness priorities and WSCC implementation.
0
100
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WSCC Component Implementation
District wellness initiatives demonstrate implementation across the ten components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Framework.
0%
100%
Priority 6: Fiscal Stewardship & Operational Excellence
Brown County Schools will demonstrate responsible stewardship of public resources through sound financial management, transparent communication, strategic investment, and operational excellence. The district will maintain long-term financial stability while ensuring resources are aligned to student success, staff support, facility needs, safety initiatives, and the priorities of the Brown County Schools Strategic Plan.