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Strategic Plan

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The Buckley School philosophy,

the 4-Fold Plan of Education,

develops the whole child. For

more than 75 years Buckley has

succeeded in striking a balance

among equally important pursuits:

academics, athletics, arts, and moral

development. We remain committed

to this philosophy as we work

constantly to elevate our programs

and ensure the long-term strength

and relevance of our school.



Introduction

Everyday,wedareourstudentstopushthemselvesinnewdirections;tohonetheirstrengths;tonurture

skillsthatdon’tcomeeasily.Wemustexpectnolessofourselvesasaschoolandasacommunity.Wearealearningorganizationthatstrivestoconsistentlyandsteadilyadvanceourschool,applyingthebest

ofcurrentresearchandteachingmethodstoenhancestudentlearninganddevelopment.Likewise,all

aspectsofourschool,includingourcommunity,ourfacilities,andourfinances,playacrucialroleinthe

educationofourchildren.Assuch,theymustbefosteredactively.Thisstrategicplanwillguideour

actionsoverthenextthreetofiveyearstoachievethis.

TheBuckleySchoolStrategicPlan isa directoutgrowthofour2009-2010CaliforniaAssociationof

IndependentSchools(CAIS)/WesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges (WASC) self-study and

accreditationvisitingcommitteereport;12monthsand357pagesofintenseself-reflectionandexternal

analysis that examined every aspect of the school including: our mission, philosophy and values,

program,andtheschool’sfutureexcellence,viability,andsustainability.Theself-studyinvolvedasmany

voicesandviewpointsaspossible—thoseofparents,students,alumni,trustees,formertrustees,parents

ofalumni,andeverymemberofthefacultyandstaff.Itwastrulyacollaborativeprocess.

The Strategic PlanningCommittee of the Board of Trustees earlier had begun identifying school

priorities.Itworkedwiththeschool’sCAIS/WASCcommitteechairsthroughouttheself-studyprocess,

andtheCAIS/WASCSchool-WideActionPlanscreatedthefoundationofthisstrategicplan,which

focusesonfourareas:

• Buckley’s distinctive 4-Fold Plan of Education and ensuring

its strength and relevance for students in the 21st century

• Leadership in the area of diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion

• Community and school culture as integral to a Buckley education

• Financial strength

Withourplancapturedonpaper,weeagerlyanticipatebringingittolifewiththesameenergyand

integritythatourstudentsbringtobearoneveryaspectofthe4-FoldPlan.

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Ensurethatoureducationalprogramretainsbothitshighqualityandrelevanceinarapidly

changingeducationalandculturalenvironment;thatstudentsarefullyengagedlearnersinallareas

ofthe4-FoldPlan;andthatBuckleygraduatesemergeaswell-roundedindividualswiththeskills,

experience,andintellectualpreparationtheyneedtosucceedasglobalcitizensinthe21stcentury.

• MaximizethebenefitsofourcohesiveKindergarten–12curriculumthroughcurriculum developmentandprofessionaldevelopmentthataddressgrade-leveltransitionsandissues

thatcrossdivisionsandacademicdisciplines.

• Provideopportunitiesforstudentstothinkandactasglobalcitizensthrougharelevant

curriculumthatemphasizesglobalperspectives,multiculturalism,environmentally

sustainablepractices,andexperientiallearningactivitiesathomeandabroad.

• Retain,support,andrecruitahighlyqualifiedanddiversefacultythatisengagedinthelife

oftheschoolandprofessionaldevelopment,passionateaboutlife-longlearning,and connectedwithstudentsandalumni.

• Ensuretheprogramhastheresources,andfacultyhavethenecessaryresourcesandskills,to

providestrongsupportforstudents’individuallearningstylesanddifferences,while

maintainingtheexpectationthateverystudentwilldevelopinacademics,thearts,athletics

andmoraldevelopment.

• Utilizetechnologyeffectivelythroughouttheprogram,particularlyforinterdisciplinaryapplications.

• ContinuetodevelophighlycompetitiveathleticprogramsintheUpperSchool,while

maintainingtheschool’scommitmenttoparticipationforstudentsofallathleticabilities

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EstablishTheBuckleySchoolattheforefrontofallindependentschoolsforwhichdiversity,

multiculturalismandinclusionareinvaluablecomponentsofacademicandco-curricularexcellence

andpreparingeachstudentforcollegeandtheglobalcommunity.

• ExpandtheDiversityInitiativewithsustainableprograms,trainings,professional

developmentopportunities,guestspeakers,educationalfieldtrips,andotheractivitiesto

continuouslyeducateallcommunitymembers.

• Makemulticulturalismandinclusionastrategicfocusofcurriculumdevelopmenttoensure

theinitiativeissystematicallyinfusedintoeachclassroomandeverycomponentofthe

4-FoldPlan.

• Increasediversitybyactivelyseekingnewandimprovedwaystoretain,support,andrecruit

adiversestudentbody,faculty,andstaff.

• EnsuretheDiversityInitiativeisadequatelystaffed,consistentlyunderstood,andapplied

byallmembersofthecommunityinordertomeetitsinclusiveness,outreach,and

enrollmentaspirations.

• SupportandnurtureBuckley’suniquestudentculturethatcelebratesstudentswhoexemplify

excellenceinthedifferentareasofthe4-FoldPlan.

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EnsurethatTheBuckleySchool’sdistinctiveeducationalpropositionisdeliveredwithinthecontext

ofamulticultural,inclusivecommunitythatcontinuestoarticulateandactonitssharedvalues.

• ReinforcevaluesinstilledbyTheBuckleyCommitment—respect,kindness,honesty,loyalty,

self-discipline,andself-reliance—ineveryaspectoftheprogramandwitheverymemberof

thecommunity.

• Launchaschool-widesustainablelivingprogramasawayforthecommunitytoactonshared

valuesandtoallowBuckleystudentstounderstandtheconnectionbetweenglobalcitizenship

andpersonalactions.

• Nourishextra-curricularartsandathleticsprogramsasincubatorsofschoolspiritand

connectionpointsforthecommunity.

• Developamorecomprehensivealumnirelationsprogram.

• Builda“communityofaction”mindsetsothatallconstituentsunderstandthatbeingtruly

engagedinourcommunitybothenhancestheirpersonalexperienceandisvitaltosustaining

theschoolandourculture.

• AccelerateeffortstoexpandawarenessofBuckleytonewcommunities,andworktoensure

thatallaudienceshaveabroadunderstandingofourschool.

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CreateacomprehensiveandsustainablefinancialmodelthatwillenableTheBuckleySchool,inarapidlychangingeconomicandeducationalenvironment,tocontinueofferingadistinctive,high-

quality,collegepreparatoryprogramforasocio-economicallydiverseKindergarten–12studentbody.

• Manageresourcesstrategically,includingexploringthefeasibilityofadditionalrevenue

sourcesandalternativecoststructuresthatareconsistentwiththemissionofourschool.

• Recognizethattheshort-andlong-termfinancialhealthofourschoolisasharedresponsibility.

• Investinacomprehensiveadvancementprogramthatengenderssupportfromabroaderbase

ofBuckley’sconstituents.

• CompletetheCampusEnhancementPlan,providingthefacilitiesrequiredtodeliverthe

besteducationpossibleandtosecureourstrongpositionwithintheLosAngelesindependent

schoolcommunity.

• Buildfinancialreservesforcontinuedprudentfiscalmanagementandachievementof

long-termstrategicandfinancialobjectives.

• Expandenvironmentalsustainabilityinitiativesineveryareaoftheschool’soperations,from

theclassroomtocapitalimprovements;ensurethatallnewfacilitiesareenergyefficientand

areconstructedtoLEEDstandards.

Ensure the strength of our

program through fnancial well-being

and adequate resources:

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Next Steps:

Thisplantouchesallmembersofourcommunityandassuchrequiresthesupport,effortandcommitmentofallofus—fromtheleadershipofourBoardandadministration,totheeffortand

inputofourteachers,staffmembers,parents,students,andalumni.

We’recommittedtomovingthisplanfromwordsonpapertolifeoncampus,andworkalreadyis

underwaydevelopingactionplansforeachgoal.Appropriateadministratorsandfacultymembersare

assignedtomanageeachofthespecificitemsintheplan,andtheywillworkwithothermembers

oftheBuckleycommunityinimplementation.Progresswillbereviewedinthebi-monthlymeetings

oftheStrategicPlanningCommitteeoftheBoardofTrustees,andwelookforwardtoproviding

updatestoyouasweworktogethertoadvanceourschoolandensurethatBuckleystudentscontinue

toreceivethebesteducation,todayandtomorrow.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorcommentsaboutthisplan,[email protected].

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3900StansburyAvenue

ShermanOaks,California91423-4618

Tel:818.783.1610

Fax:818.461.6714

WebSite:www.buckley.org

E-mail:[email protected]

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