Learning is the focus of our work in Bloomington Public Schools. As such, we need to frequently ask, “why do we do the things we do in schools?” We know education and classroom instruction must change.

With guidance from the Catalyst for Educational Change (CEC), and the commitment of 90 internal and external stakeholders, we created a new Strategic Plan. We invited all stakeholders to follow the work and progress of the Strategic Plan Development Team and provide feedback throughout the nearly four-month process.

Mission

Empower and equip each learner to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Vision

We envision a united, inclusive community where all learners foster their dreams, explore their interests, and build their futures.

Core Values

• Learning for all
• Safety and well-being
• High standards and expectations
• Belonging and trusted relationships
• High levels of voice, choice and engagement
• Cultural proficiency and diversity
• Innovation and real-world relevance
• Communication and collaboration

These five goals are a commitment to our students, parents, teachers, and the whole community, showing that together, Bloomington Public Schools is dedicated to giving everyone an outstanding and inclusive education.

Throughout the strategic planning process we committed to engaging stakeholders as thought partners and advisors for setting and monitoring progress on the district’s strategic goals and objectives by:

• Seeking input on the district and community landscape to identify best practices.
• Inviting meaningful stakeholder engagement in collecting data and developing recommendations.
• Facilitating cross-stakeholder conversations about the recommendations.
• Providing transparency through timely updates.

With questions related to the strategic planning process, contact the Community Relations Office at commrelations@isd271.org or 952-681-6403.