Strategic Planning
Priorities & Key Initiatives for Fall 2024 – Spring 2027

 

PEDAGOGICAL EXCELLENCE
Ensure a high-quality education to meet the evolving needs of students while maintaining a commitment to Waldorf principles

  • Create and fill the position of Faculty Chair
  • Launch Accreditation processes with AWSNA & NYSAIS
  • Develop a pathway to satisfy NY State Department of Education Substantial Equivalency requirements
  • Explore potential for expanded programming / curriculum (Eurythmy, Games, Sex Ed, Cybercivics, etc)

INCLUSIVITY & BELONGING
Create and sustain a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just school community that is safe and welcoming for all, preparing the children to navigate an evolving world

  • Implement recommendations from Alma Partners DEIJ Audit to consciously incorporate ongoing best practices.
  • Recruit and retain faculty, staff, and board members from underrepresented groups.
  • Increase enrollment and retention with a view on DEIJ.
  • Ensure that a diverse student body is reflected in the curriculum, festivals, and events.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY
Position MLWS for long-term sustainability and growth opportunities as they arise

  • Determine optimal equation for tuition, sustainable teacher wages, enrollment and fixed costs.
  • Increase fundraising potential.
  • Explore feasibility and implications of campus expansion.
  • Implement recommendations for greening our school and reducing our carbon footprint.

COMMUNITY
Maximize engagement and collaboration

  • Clarify parent role and increase engagement.
  • Expand the Board of Trustees to support the school’s needs with necessary subject matter expertise.
  • Strengthen communication between college, board, administration, parent body in order to build toward a shared vision of the school we want to be.
  • Increase Mountain Laurel’s presence and positive impact in the larger community.