Goal 2 – Promote Employee Growth and Effectiveness
The Phoenixville Area School District values its staff and seeks to promote employee growth and effectiveness. PASD strives to be a sought-after employer.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
•Monitor staff satisfaction and identify key areas for growth. Implement plans to improve employee satisfaction based on identified growth areas.
•Make PASD a sought-after destination for career seekers.
•Increase employee satisfaction and retention.
•Promote employee growth through meaningful and personalized opportunities that align with district needs.
SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
1. A continually improved survey for all employees will be conducted twice annually to gauge employee satisfaction in the following areas: trust, communication, and professional growth. The target participation rate is 65% for all employees with an 80% satisfaction rate in each area. Survey results will be reported to the board in December 2025 and May 2026.
2. The district will implement practices to expand and diversify the pool of qualified applicants who submit applications and report to board by March 2026.
3. Provide collaborative, in-depth professional learning opportunities aligned with established district goals. Report to board by April 2026 on staff satisfaction and utility in achieving district goals.
4. Maintain at least 80% retention rate for employees with positive evaluations.
5. Complete review / update of teacher evaluation system and obtain needed approvals. Report to board by May 2026.
6. Build a comprehensive and sustainable employee recognition plan with representatives from all employee groups for the 2025-2026 school year. Report to the board on program development and implementation by May 2026.
Goal 3 – Communicate Effectively
The Phoenixville Area School District will provide clear, timely, and relevant communications
to all students, families, employees, and the PASD community.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
•Implement family-friendly and consistent district-wide communications plan and protocol.
•Increase engagement with all PASD families both within the district and the broader community.
•Maintain “best practice” policies and administrative regulations.
SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
1. Establish community liaison program to improve engagement and accessibility with EL families. Report to board 2x per year, first on program goals and development, then on number of families served / reasons for use of the program.
2. Review and update district policies recommended by PSBA Policy Library Audit. Complete updates and report to board by December 2025.
3. Create best practice guides for district-wide communications and support with year-round training opportunities for staff and faculty. Report to board 2x per year.
4. Lead the Community Engagement Steering Committee to evaluate and create opportunities throughout the year to build internal and external involvement and relationships that prioritize engagement with all PASD families and students and provide meaningful student opportunities. Report on progress 2x per year.
5. Successfully implement and enforce the PASD electronic device policy. Survey staff and families and report on progress at least 2x per year.
Goal 4 – Responsible, Efficient, and Transparent Resource Allocation
The Phoenixville Area School District will use all capital and other resources in an efficient and effective manner. Resources should be allocated to provide the highest possible return on investment for student achievement.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
1.Maintain and enhance district facilities efficiently to meet the needs of all students and staff.
2.Maintain and enhance school safety by collaborating with appropriate agencies and ensuring district infrastructure and procedures align with best practice recommendations.
3.Develop a fiscally responsible budget inclusive of the varied needs of the district.
4.Maintain an accessible, inclusive, and high-performing extracurricular Activities and
Athletics program.
SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
1. Facilities:
» a. Establish a priority list of projects to be completed within the 2025-2026 school year based on the Service Life Extension Plan (SLEP) and provide recommendations to the board by January 2026 including total anticipated costs. Provide a list to the board of all projects $75K or higher (SLEP and other) planned to start during 2026.
» b. Develop high level project plan for the high school to include facility and financing options and report to board by May 2026.
2. Safety: Implement best practice school safety and security systems across all school facilities, including physical and cybersecurity. Report to the board in executive session at least 4x during the school year on school safety, including an annual comprehensive security plan review including any infrastructure, technology, staffing, procedure, or policy changes needed. Maintain and enhance physical and psychological
school safety by collaborating with appropriate agencies and ensuring district infrastructure and procedures align with best practice recommendations. We will only engage in partnerships with agencies and organizations that align with PASD’s values.
3. Finance:
» a. Manage the district’s 2025-2026 expenses to less than 1% over the final board approved budget.
» b. Develop a draft preliminary budget for 2026-2027 within the Act I Index plus estimated applicable exemptions.
4. Legal: Maintain compliance with Title IX regulations and reporting. Report to board 2x per year on implementation of recommendations from the 2024 TNG Title IX Audit, including publicity and media coverage of athletic events and booster club spending.
5. Provide an Activities and Athletics Progress Report to Board in December 2025 and May 2026 to include participation at the middle and high school levels, additional program development, and brand augmentation efforts.
Goal 5 – Foster a Culture of Belonging throughout the District
The Phoenixville Area School District will continue to build a culture where all students, staff, and families feel welcomed, respected, and included by embedding practices of belonging and inclusion in professional development, student and family supports, hiring, and school culture.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
1.Ensure PASD is an environment where every student, staff member, and family feel a sense of belonging, representation, and empowerment by fostering a culture of belonging through welcoming school environments.
2. Ensure equitable access and inclusion in extracurricular, athletic, and academic opportunities for all students and families to foster well-rounded development.
3. Foster a diverse and high-performing workforce that mirrors the PASD community and student body, leveraging a wide range of perspectives and talents to enrich our educational environment.
4. To sustain and deepen the district’s commitment to inclusive school communities, PASD will evaluate and expand the Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) function to support professional development, student supports, policy review, data analysis, and community engagement.
SUPERENTENDENT GOALS
1. By November 2025, audit/establish baseline data on family engagement, particularly for English Learner (EL) and economically disadvantaged families which includes participation in clubs, sports, AP/honors classes, and other enrichment programs disaggregated to the greatest extent possible.
2. By December 2025, develop and present to the School Board a comprehensive plan around EIB, that includes, but is not limited to:
• The mission, scope of work, and core responsibilities of the EIB function in PASD, including role clarity for the EIB Coordinator position, staffing needs based on goals, budgetary and organizational structure considerations.
• Plans for professional development, building level belonging initiatives based on individual school data.
• Inclusive family events driven by community and school interests and population needs.
• Plans to address and reduce financial, transportation, and language barriers to extracurricular participation.
3. Provide an update on the plan and progress to the School Board by April 2026