Strategic Plan

Two first grade students writing at their desks,

As we launch the Lewis Central Community School District’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, we establish a dynamic framework designed to evolve and adapt over the next five years. This living plan reinforces our unwavering commitment to "Inspiring Excellence" and preparing our students for success in an ever-changing world.

By focusing on building strong literacy skills and cultivating a positive, predictable, and supportive learning environment, we ensure every student has the tools to thrive. Furthermore, this plan serves as our promise of responsible stewardship over taxpayer resources—safeguarding our financial health while preserving the district's ability to deliver high-quality educational opportunities for both current and future generations of Lewis Central students.

Theory of Action 

A four photo collage showing various students at Lewis Central.

Lewis Central's Theory of Action reflects the beliefs of the district around what will lead to long term success. 

If district leadership supports our schools by prioritizing high-quality instruction, clear behavior expectations, smart budgeting, and well-maintained buildings, including:

  • Providing teachers with proven, research-backed tools and strategies to help every student succeed in reading and writing;
  • Scaling effective classroom behavior practices by supporting educators through collaborative teams, targeted coaching, and data-driven improvement cycles;
  • Managing taxpayer dollars responsibly through careful long-term budgeting, tracking enrollment trends, and winning outside grants;
  • Checking and maintaining our school buildings regularly while using community feedback to plan for future modernizations;

Then our schools will be safe, welcoming, and financially stable places to learn, and our students will achieve greater success both academically and personally.

Priorities 

Preschool classroom with students sitting on the floor being read a book.Through the completion of a robust needs assessment and with the mission, vision, and theory of action as the foundational guide, three priority areas were identified as areas of focus for the Lewis Central Community School District over the next five years. By clearly identifying these three areas of focus, the district will be able to pursue an intentional and targeted approach to meeting the district’s needs and allocating resources to meet those needs. 

Click on the buttons below to learn more about each priority.

#1. Opportunity and Access

#2. Climate and Culture

#3. Finance and Facilities

Implementation Timeline

A graphic showing the five year timeline of the strategic plan process.

Year One: Align and Launch

  • Mission, vision, priorities, goals, action plans, measures

Year Two - Four: Implement, Monitor, and Refine

  • Action plans, lead and lag measures, and professional learning 

Year Five: Evaluate and Renew 

  • Outcomes, priorities, and next strategic cycle

Strategic Plan Documents 

Strategic Plan Overview

Coming soon 

Year 1 Report 

Year 2 Report 

Year 3 Report 

Year 4 Report 

Final Report (Year 5) 

District Mission 

Inspiring Excellence! 

District Vision

We develop passionate, innovative, adaptable learners prepared to embrace the challenges of the future and make a positive difference in the community. 

District Facts

3,054 Students 

  • 79.3% White
  • 12.6% Hispanic / Latino 
  • 1.8% Black / African American
  • 0.7% Asian
  • 0.2% Native American
  • 5.4% Multi-Racial

4 Schools 

Student enrollment (by school level)

  • 413 at Kreft (Pre-K)
  • 901 at Titan Hill (2-5)
  • 720 at Middle School (6-8)
  • 1,020 at High School (9-12)

94.8% Graduation Rate

217 Classroom Teachers

16 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio