Timeline
CPS has developed the following timeline for engaging with community, developing the plan, and submitting it for Board approval.
Board of Education Monthly Meeting
September 28th, 2023
Announce the launch of Strategic Planning Process that includes the EFMP/Budget.
Launch of Strategic Planning Website
October 2023
Site where stakeholders can find information on the strategic planning process, ways to get involved and provide feedback.
Launch Strategic Priorities Survey
November 2023 - January 2024
District-wide survey for stakeholders to identify and prioritize what they want to see in the strategic plan.
CEO’s State of the District Briefing Series (Virtual and in-person sessions)
October 2023 - November 2023
Stakeholder engagement sessions to learn about the scope of the next five-year strategic plan and additional opportunities to get involved in planning.
Budget Community Roundtable Sessions (In-person sessions)
November 2023
Stakeholder engagement sessions to learn about CPS' budget and solicit feedback on how to make the funding process more equitable and transparent in CPS schools.
EFMP Community Roundtable Sessions
December 2023 - February 2024
Stakeholder engagement sessions to learn about CPS EFMP data, and provide recommendations for solutions.
Initial Data Analysis
January 2024 - February 2024
Collecting and analyzing fall engagement data.
Strategic Planning Community Town Halls (In-Person Sessions)
March 2024 - April 2024
Town hall meetings with stakeholders to gather feedback on draft components of strategic plan.
Black Student Success Working Group Public Roundtables
March 2024
Roundtable sessions with stakeholders to co-create solutions to gain feedback on recommendations for CPS’ Black Student Success Plan.
Capital Planning Community Engagement (Virtual)
April 2024 -May 2024
Opportunity for communities to understand the District’s capital planning process and collect input to help the District prioritize critical capital needs.
Draft Strategic Plan
January 2024 - June 2024
CPS drafts plan based on community input from engagement sessions.
Launch Draft Strategic Plan
June 2024
Community briefings to share where feedback was incorporated and share a draft of the final plan.
Board Approval of Strategic Plan and Budget
Summer 2024
CPS will seek Board approval of the final strategic plan and 2024 budget, including funding for capital improvements