Strategic Plan
In the spirit of continuous improvement and transparency, the District maintains a public dashboard detailing the performance of its schools and listing student achievement, financial, and school environment data. Information on this dashboard is organized into three main tabs - Indicators, Priorities & Objectives, and Planning Process. Please click the tabs on this page to review our progress as we strive to provide an educational program supporting all areas of student development.
We are a student-centered District where children come first and where students remain at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated staff, strong support from our Board of Education, involved families, and a community that values education, our students receive a rich and varied educational experience.
Mission
Every Child. Every Day.
Our mission statement is simple yet powerful. This statement serves as a reminder of our primary focus and purpose as an educational institution - to provide the highest quality education and support to all students, ensuring their success and well-being in every aspect of their lives.
Vision
Kirby School District 140 is committed to working in partnership with our community to build a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where students are equipped with skills for life and learning.
Our Vision encapsulates the collective aspirations of our District and emphasizes the importance of collaboration, community engagement, and holistic student development. It highlights our dedication to fostering a positive school culture prioritizing safety, respect, and nurturing relationships. By partnering with our community, we aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers our students with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for their personal and academic growth.
Portrait of a Graduate
The Portrait of a Graduate represents D140’s vision for the 21st-century skills, character traits, and social-emotional competencies students need to succeed. These key skills are essential to the development of all students and reflect the shared values held by our community.
The indicators listed below are grouped by District characteristics and goal areas. Indicators are visually represented by a tile with a description and a metric.
For additional information about a specific characteristic or performance indicator, click the VIEW DATA button in the top right corner of the performance indicator tile. Clicking the VIEW DATA button will allow you to access descriptions and visualizations of current and historical data.
Student Enrollment
3,497
Students in Kirby School District 140 schools
Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Demographic information showing the racial/ethnic diversity of students in D140 schools by percentage
Low-Income Students
17%
Percentage of low income students in D140
Graduates in 2024
389
Grissom and Prairie View graduates in 2024
Students with IEPs
19%
Students receiving special education services
Languages Spoken
31
Languages spoken in the homes of D140 students
English Learners
9.8%
Students whose primary language is not English
Student Proficiency
Student proficiency in ELA, Math and Science
MTSS
Support
846
Number of students receiving tiered instruction, intervention, and support
IAR Growth
Percentage growth of students relative to other students in the state
Co-curricular Activities
1,067
Number of students participating in at least one co-curricular activity
Advanced Learners
492
Students participating in honors or gifted enrichment
PD
Opportunities
Number of professional development opportunities offered to District staff
Student Attendance
94.1%
Average daily attendance in Kirby School District 140
Teacher
Education
68.6%
Teachers holding a master's degree or higher
Student Safety
95.3%
Percentage of parents who believe their child feels safe at school
Teacher Attendance
64.6%
Teachers with less than ten absences a year
Student/Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average number of students per teacher in the District
Quality Education
88.8%
Percentage of parents satisfied with their child's education
Teacher Retention
90.9%
Teachers returning to work at the same school
Student/Admin
Ratio
198.5:1
Average number of students per administrator
Fiscal
Health
3.65
Profile score from annual financial report (out of 4)
Operational Expenditures
$15,326
Dollars spent per pupil per year overall in D140
Operational
Budget
District 140 revenues and expenditures by year
Expenditure to Revenue Ratio
1.03
D140's spending per dollar received per fiscal year
Instructional Expenditures
$9,676
Dollars spent per pupil per year on instruction
ASBO Award Recipient
19
# of years D140 has been recognized for excellence
Family
Engagement
Building strong relationships with students and their families
Communication Channels
Accessible communications provided via District website and ParentSquare messaging
Community Partnerships
Building community partnerships and civic responsibility
User-Preferred
Languages
14
D140 sends and receives communications in 14 user-preferred languages
Perception
Survey
Feedback collected annually each spring from parents and staff
These priorities and objectives serve as the guiding principles that shape our District's policies, programs, and initiatives. They provide clear direction for all stakeholders and help align our collective efforts toward a shared purpose.
- Ensure a standard-based aligned curriculum that provides a bridge between grade levels.
- Provide research-based, high-quality instruction to all students based on individual needs.
- Provide programs and resources to promote self-awareness.
- Provide extra and co-curricular opportunities that enhance student growth outside the classroom.
- Prepare students for the next grade level, college, careers, and beyond.
- Foster an affirming, welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for all.
- Maintain clear and high expectations for staff and students to develop meaningful relationships with each other.
- Establish an equitable physical environment for all students that fosters collaboration, communication, and access to technology.
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality employees.
- Promote positive reinforcement of good work ethic and character.
- Provide annual cash projections to ensure financial sustainability.
- Ensure that purchasing procedures are aligned with best practices.
- Maintain, update, and evaluate the operations, safety, and components of all facilities.
- Maintain fiscal responsibility in evaluating annual staffing needs.
- Establish sustainable technology and curriculum replacement cycles.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships that foster two-way communication with students, families, staff, and community members.
- Provide consistent, targeted, relevant, and transparent District and school communications.
- Provide accessible communication utilizing multiple modalities.
- Establish and maintain positive community partnerships that enhance student learning.
- Consistently promote student success.
During the 2022-23 school year, Kirby School District 140 partnered with Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates (HYA), to develop a strategic plan using a four-phase process that includes conducting research, developing the plan, and identifying and executing implementation steps. The strategic planning process engaged all District stakeholders – including parents, teachers, administrators, staff, students, and community residents – and resulted in a long-term framework for decision-making that builds upon the common values held by the community.
April 2024 Update
Strategic dashboard created to monitor and share plan progress with the D140 community.
May 19, 2023 - Update
We're excited to share KSD 140's new Strategic Plan with you! It's the result of a great collaboration among parents, teachers, administrators, staff, students, and community members. This plan will guide our decision-making and help us navigate the challenges and changes in education. Take a look at the key components below—we truly believe in the power of this plan to make a positive impact on our entire school community.
April 25, 2023 - Update
Staff and community members from District 140’s Strategic Planning Committee were recognized at the April Board of Education meeting. These volunteers met with the District’s administrative team during February and March to analyze data generated by the strategic planning survey, interviews, and focus groups. Guided by the input collected from parents, staff, community members, and students, the committee created a Portrait of a Graduate, mission and vision statements, core values, strategic priorities, and objectives for the District. Thank you for helping us create a shared future vision for the District!
A Strategic Plan report for the District will be shared at the May Board of Education meeting, with implementation set to begin during the 2023-24 school year.
March 20, 2023 - Update
D140 had over 2,600 responses to our recent Strategic Planning survey. We heard from all stakeholders, including employees, parents, students, and community members. The involvement of stakeholders from every corner of the community allows us to develop a long-term framework for decision-making that builds upon the common values held by our community. The response rate was quite impressive. Thank you.
Work sessions with our Strategic Plan Committee are ongoing and focused on developing the District’s mission, vision, core values, strategic priorities, and objectives. A Strategic Plan report for the District will be shared at the May Board of Education meeting, with implementation set to begin during the 2023-24 school year.
February 22, 2023 - Reminder … D140’s Strategic Planning Survey Closes February 22!
If you have not done so already, please take a moment to complete our Strategic Planning Survey. Our survey closes tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
The survey link will take you to a third-party website, and all responses will remain anonymous. Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates (HYA), an independent research firm, is conducting the online survey. They will analyze responses and prepare a Strategic Plan report for the District to share with the community in May 2023.
February 16, 2023 - We Want to Hear From You! Please complete our D140 Strategic Planning Survey
The District is conducting a strategic planning process to identify a shared vision for our future. The process includes an online survey of parents, staff, community members, and students.
Please take a moment to complete this online survey by Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
The survey link will take you to a third-party website, and all responses will remain anonymous. Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates (HYA), an independent research firm, is conducting the online survey. They will analyze responses and prepare a Strategic Plan report for the District to share with the community in May 2023.
February 8, 2023 - District 140 Conducting Districtwide Survey as Part of Strategic Planning Process
As part of its strategic planning process launched in January, District 140 is conducting a districtwide survey from February 8 - 22, 2023. The survey is open to employees, parents, students, and community members without students in the District. Involvement of the entire community is important to the long-term framework for decision-making that builds upon the common values held by the District 140 community.
“Effective education of students requires a commitment from our entire community, and we are excited about this inclusive strategic planning process that gives all our stakeholders an opportunity to participate,” said Dr. Dan Callaghan, Superintendent. “I encourage our community to take advantage of this opportunity to help form the future direction of our schools.”
The Strategic Plan Survey link will be open from February 8 - 22, 2023. The survey offers individuals an opportunity to answer questions about their perceptions of the schools and their vision for the future of the community’s schools. The link will take participants to a third-party website, and all responses will remain anonymous.
Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates (HYA), an independent research firm, is conducting the online survey. They will analyze responses and prepare a Strategic Plan report for the District to share with the community in May 2023. HYA has over 35 years of experience helping educational organizations across the nation chart a course for the future.
January 18, 2023 - District 140 Launches Strategic Planning Process to Determine Future Direction
Among the District’s top priorities is the development of a strategic plan. This plan will include a common vision for the District and identify the direction for the future of our schools.
District 140 is partnering with Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates (HYA), to develop this strategic plan using a four-phase process that includes conducting research, developing the plan, and identifying and executing implementation steps.
- The first phase focuses on documenting the current state and desired future position of our school district.
- The second phase is the creation of a framework for broad direction and priorities for the future outlined in a formal strategic plan document.
- The final two phases involve the identification of specific steps that will be taken to implement and execute the identified objectives in the strategic plan.
During the first phase, HYA will conduct Board interviews and focus groups with students, parents, employees, and community members across all corners of the District. Next, they will administer an online survey to collect additional input from our stakeholders about the direction of the District. The online survey will be made available during the month of February.
The involvement of stakeholders from every corner of the community will result in a long-term framework for decision-making that builds upon the common values held by the community. Completion of the process is set for the fall of the 2023-24 school year.
Click here to review a timeline of D140's strategic planning process.
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