Strategic Plan
![On the Rise - Syracuse City School District](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/stragetic-header.jpg)
2024-29 STRATEGIC PLAN
Please click here to see our complete strategic plan for 2024-2029
Core Values
Set of beliefs that guide actions, behaviors, and decision making processes of the district.
We believe...
- The diversity of our students and families is a strength of our district.
- Every student has their own gifts and the ability to achieve at high levels.
- Serving our students is our core work.
- Innovative, collaborative, and accountable adults drive results for children.
- Families and communities are valuable partners in education.
- We must achieve equity, access, and opportunity for all.
- Joyful, safe, and affirming learning environments unlock students' full potential.
![Student graduate with word cloud of Syracuse City School District values](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/Student-Profile.png)
Vision: Describes what the district hopes to achieve or be in the future.
Ignite a passion for learning across the SCSD family, inspiring them to make a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.
Mission: Articulates what is unique about who the district is, what the district does, and who the district serves.
We are a community of 80+ languages. We honor the diversity of our staff and students and cultivate their unique gifts by fostering joyful, safe, and inclusive learning and working environments. We hold high expectations for teaching and learning and strive for excellence in all that we do. We achieve this through a dynamic partnership with students, families, communities, and dedicated educators who are committed to academic rigor, equity, access, and innovative educational experiences. We prepare students to graduate and pursue any path they choose.
Priorities
![Culture](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/cul.png)
Establish a culture of learning and high expectations.
![Literacy and Numeracy](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/lit.png)
Increase student proficiency in literacy and numeracy.
![Belonging](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/bel.png)
Improve belonging for all.
![Engagement](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/eng.png)
Engage families and community.
![Resource Allocation](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/res.png)
Effectively and efficiently utilize resources.
![Recruitment](https://www.syracusecityschools.com/tfiles/folder10710/rec.png)
Recruit highly effective, diverse staff and provide incentives to retain them