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5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIES:
 

We will promote NPS as the cornerstone of our community’s well-being.

*Big ideas: Technology, Facilities, Competition, Alumni, Early Learning/Literacy

We will empower and facilitate meaningful family and community partnerships.
*Big ideas: Family dynamics, Poverty, Wrap-around Services, Crisis Interventions, Support Systems, Neighborhood Hubs, Community/Family/Parent Engagement, Volunteer Pathways

We will relentlessly pursue engaged learning through high-quality instruction.
*Big ideas: Highly qualified AND highly effective staff, Professional Learning, Closing the GAP, Funding/Grants; Accountability, College and Career Readiness, Human Resources

We will host environments in which all individuals feel safe and secure.
*Big ideas: Cultural Proficiency, Safety, Climate, Relationships, External Influences, Eco-friendly buildings, Alternative Programs, Facilities

We will nurture a culture of excellence, equity and justice through continuous improvement.
*Big ideas: Cultural Proficiency, Closing the GAP, Increasing Resources, Program Evaluation, Early Learning/Literacy, Zoning, School Choice/Open Enrollment, Accountability, Disproportionate populations, Technology, College and Career Readiness

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Board and Division Priorities:

1. Ensure full accreditation
2. Increase academic achievement of all students – raise floor and ceiling simultaneously to close achievement gaps
3. Improve climate, safety and attendance
4. Become a School Board of Distinction
5. Promote Norfolk Public Schools to reflect outstanding accomplishments of staff, teachers and students
6. Develop and coordinate a capital improvement plan for facilities and technology to enhance teaching and learning
7. Attract, retain, and help to develop strong academic families and highly qualified teachers and staff

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NOTE:

• 100% IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION IS IN FORCE...Please remember to bring proper identification (PICTURE ID) to enter the School Administration Building.
• This Central Administration Building and all Norfolk Public School facilities are NO SMOKING zones.

1. IKF. Standards of Learning Tests and Graduation Requirements -- Policy updated to reflect amendments to 8 VAC 20-131-110 and new optional policy IKFD Alternative Paths to Attaining Standard Units of Credit.  Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 895/SB 336. (VSBA May 2016 Policy Updates)
2. IKFAZ (IKFA). Locally Awarded Verified Credits --Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 895/SB 336. IKFD. Alternative Paths to Attaining Standard Units of Credit -- Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 895/SB 336. (VSBA May 2016 Policy Updates)
3. IKFD. Alternative Paths to Attaining Standard Units of Credit -- (Optional) -- NEW,  Policy implementing amendments to Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 1675 and the Board of Education Guidelines for Graduation Requirements; Local Alternative Paths to Standard Units of Credit; Policy updated to reflect amendment of Va. Code § 22.1-253.13:4 by HB 895/SB 336.  (VSBA Feb 2016, May 2016 Policy Updates)
4. JGDZ-R/JGEZ-R. Regulation of Readmission of Expulsions -- NEW.  Regulation developed as required in policy JGDZ/JGEZ.

• Discipline Process Flowchart Update