Allen ISD Where Eagles Soar Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 4

Dr. Scott Niven, Allen ISD
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent’s
Corner
W
elcome to SOAR, a new magazine focused on
Allen ISD news and accomplishments.
While our district website and newsletter
provide timely information, SOAR will take a closer look at
the students and staff who make up the Allen Independent
School District.
This month we are proud to recognize, among others, a
world class archer, our new
band director, our newest
school namesake and the
man everyone called Papa.
Expanding our
communication efforts is
one of five goals our school
district has identified in
the new strategic plan
approved by the Board of
Trustees on July 24.
Resources: Leverage all opportunities to create and sustain
a successful learning organization. Develop and implement a
long-range financial plan to support student success.
Organizational and Instructional Effectiveness and
Efficiency: Ensure optimum use of resources and operation
and systems.
Communication and Community Engagement:
Purposefully promote and
communicate the message
of our vision of excellence
to our stakeholders,
business and surrounding
community, the extended
social media community,
and in state, national, and
international venues.
Each goal is supported
by strategic objectives that
provide more detail and
Each of the district
direction. The Human
goals sets a path to follow
Resources goal, for
over the next five years
(L-R) Lindsey Elementary fifth-grade teacher Lindsey Pippen, Dr. Scott Niven, example, focuses on the
in areas such as learning,
and Preston Elementary fifth-grade teacher Valarie Cole.
recruitment and retention
human resources,
of staff members as well as
finances, efficiency
the
need
for
ongoing
professional
training.
and communications. The strategies or actions needed to
accomplish the goals may change over time but the broader
goals will not.
The goals that anchor the new strategic plan include:
Student Learning: Cultivate innovation and increase
student success by engaging students in rigorous and relevant
learning experiences that will prepare them for graduation
and post-secondary success.
Human Capital Development, Support and Retention:
Cultivate an organizational culture and climate that values
building capacity in all staff that fosters academic success for
all students.
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I hope you will take time to read the full plan that is posted
on the Allen ISD website and I encourage you to contact me
if you have questions or comments regarding the plan.
I am excited about the possibilities our new strategic plan
presents as we look to help all of our eagles SOAR.
Enjoy our new publication.
Sincerely,
Dr. Scott Niven
Superintendent of Schools