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2016 Joint Retreat

Setting the Stage: Start With Why

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYeCltXpxw

Setting the stage•There is always more than one right answer•Finding the multiplier effect•Knowing our “Why”•Putting ourselves in the place of most potential

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2016 Joint SummitRobert A. Stalzer, Deputy County Executive, Fairfax County

Marty K. Smith, Chief of Staff, Fairfax County Public Schools

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Overarching VisionBoard of Supervisors Adopted PrioritiesBoard of Supervisors Adopted County VisionFundamental Themes

People, Places, Employment, GovernanceEnvisioned FutureSix Goals

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Economic Success Strategic PlanOverview

Actions

Goals

Fundamental Strategies

Fundamental Themes

Vision of Economic Success

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/success/

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Economic Success Strategic PlanOverarching Vision

“… Prosperity can only be achieved and sustained when a community's citizens, businesses and government work in concert for everyone's benefit… Our vision is a community where businesses, residents, and employees of a variety of ages, abilities, and experiences want to live, work, play, learn, and thrive...” 

Adopted by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on March 3, 2015.

Economic Success Strategic Plan

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In order to further implement the Plan’s vision of an economically strong and sustainable Fairfax, we focus on four fundamental themes:

Each of the four themes contains strategies and a vision of what we aspire to.

Economic Success Strategic PlanFundamental Themes

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Further Diversify Our EconomyCreate Places Where People Want To BeImprove the Speed, Consistency, and Predictability of the Development Review Process

Invest in Natural and Physical Infrastructure

Achieve Economic Success ThroughEducation and Social EquityIncrease Agility of County Government

Economic Success Strategic PlanSix Goals

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World class research and development in the CountyPromote, partner, develop innovation centers or similar hubsTargeted industries pursued currently include data analytics, cyber security, translational medicine, other emerging technology areas

Economic Success Strategic Plan1: Further Diversify Our EconomyTo position the County for sustained economic prosperity, we need to diversify our economy.

We must cultivate and embrace new business areas and we must grow Fairfax County’s brand as a location for innovation and dynamic thinking.

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Focus on creation of mixed use communities in activity centers served by multi-modal transportation optionsSupport efforts to enliven placesExpand activities to market and brand our unique communitiesImplement tools to facilitate repurposing of empty or obsolete commercial spaces, including uses such as public facilities and urban schoolsContinue to improve overall quality of life, maintain our superior public schools, parks, libraries, and public safety services

Economic Success Strategic Plan2: Create Places Where People Want To BeThe County’s efforts need to be responsive to changing demographics and lifestyle

preferences as Fairfax County transitions to a 21st Century community. Increasingly, a broad spectrum of age groups, from millennials to baby boomers, seek freedom from daily

dependence on the automobile and prefer to live in vibrant, pedestrian–friendly spaces with an array of work and leisure activities close at hand.

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Create a regulatory process that is collaborative and nurturing for industry and businesses and customers, big and small, while balancing community sensitivityDeliberately examine our process and policies. Evaluate and amend as necessaryDevelop a business model for regulatory services designed around meeting agreed upon service levels

Economic Success Strategic Plan3: Improve the Speed, Consistency, and Predictability of the Development Review ProcessFoster and facilitate a dynamic land development and entitlement process. The process should provide a meaningful participatory role for county residents to ensure that the

community’s vision for growth, redevelopment and community reinvestment is realized.

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Dedicate funding and establish longer term maintenance strategies for County-owned infrastructure and facilitiesMaximize return on investment County real estate assets by leveraging partnership opportunitiesPlan for service delivery changes within more urban environmentsContinue to expand multimodal transportation system where appropriate; incorporate transit into Comprehensive Plan updates

Economic Success Strategic Plan4: Invest in Natural and Physical InfrastructureEconomic success is dependent upon connections to an efficient intermodal transportation

network, a sustainable and natural environment, a modern educational system(s) and vibrant public spaces. Such systems provide the ingredients and are assets for a diversified

and prosperous economy.

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Maintain focus on world class public schoolsExplore policy opportunities to address the issue of social equityTechnical, vocational, middle-skill workforce training and developmentExpand opportunities for students with financial need to pursue pose-secondary training and educationQuantify and prioritize resources for STEM/STEAM prepHousing affordability and availability for all levels of income

Economic Success Strategic Plan5: Achieve Economic Success Through Education and Social EquityThe County will engage all segments of the community regardless of income, education, and attainment. Helping people reach their highest level of personal achievement is vital to our

region’s successful ability to compete in the global economy. Linking people to opportunities including education, workforce development, employment, and affordable

housing helps ensure lifelong learning, resilience, and economic success.

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Create an agile culture that ensures County workforce and leaders understand the impact of our work on economic success Continue to foster coordination and collaboration Develop a robust communication and outreach plan to highlight the County’s successful programs and innovative projectsCultivate new voicesWork regionally with other jurisdictions on select initiatives

Economic Success Strategic Plan6: Increase Agility of County GovernmentWe further recognize limits to government action and the need to establish partnerships

with both the private and nonprofit sectors. Governmental action requires an open dialogue with all of our residents and partners based on trust and transparency. The County’s goal is

to create broad community benefit by increasing economic growth and prosperity.

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Ignite Strategic PlanFairfax County Public Schools Mission

Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards; lead healthy, ethical lives;

and be responsible and innovative global citizens.

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Ignite Strategic PlanPortrait of a GraduatePortrait of a Graduate encompasses all that we want our students to be and is the center of the Strategic Plan.The FCPS graduate will engage in the lifelong pursuit of academic knowledge and interdisciplinary learning by being a:• Communicator• Collaborator• Ethical and Global Citizen• Creative and Critical Thinker•Goal-Directed and Resilient Individual

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Ignite Strategic PlanGoal 1Student Success

We commit to reach, challenge, and prepare every student for success in school and life

Caring Culture

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge”Albert Einstein

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Ignite Strategic PlanStudent Success1: Enhance instructional practices to ensure that all students receive an education in a dynamic environment designed to foster life-long learning and support them in achieving their full potential

2: All students will achieve their full potential through the use of assessment and data systems for decision making that support student attainment of the outcomes defined by the Portrait of a Graduate

3: Provide quality Early Childhood experiences aligned with Portrait of a Graduate outcomes that are designed to prepare students to successfully enter Kindergarten

4: Provide students with relevant opportunities to explore options and prepare for College and Career

We commit to reach, challenge, and prepare every student for success in school and life.

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Ignite Strategic PlanGoal 2

Caring CultureWe commit to foster a responsive, caring, and

inclusive culture where all feel valued, supported, and hopeful

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all”

Aristotle

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Ignite Strategic PlanCaring Culture5: Establish a school and division culture that is highly responsive to stakeholders and creates a model environment in which to learn and work

6: Foster active and positive communication and engagement among students, staff, families, and the community in order to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged and well-informed partners

7: Promote overall health and well-being of students and staff in order to encourage healthy life choices and an increased quality of life

We commit to foster a responsive, caring, and inclusive culture where all feel valued, supported, and hopeful.

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Ignite Strategic PlanGoal 3Premier Workforce

We commit to invest in our employees, encourage innovation, and celebrate success

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”Steve Jobs

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Ignite Strategic PlanPremier Workforce8: Recruit and retain high quality employees who are valued, respected, and rewarded for their efforts

9: Invest in growth and leadership opportunities for all employees by providing meaningful professional development and quality feedback on performance

We commit to invest in our employees, encourage innovation, and celebrate success.

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Ignite Strategic PlanGoal 4Resource Stewardship

We commit to champion the needs of our school communities and be responsible stewards of the

public’s investment“An investment in knowledge pays the

best interest.”Benjamin Franklin

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Ignite Strategic PlanResource Stewardship10: Maximize and align FCPS resources in order to be accountable and transparent with the community regarding the resources entrusted to FCPS

11: Promote the value and benefits of the community’s investment in FCPS in order to increase the community’s understanding of the Division’s operating and capital needs to support student success

We commit to champion the needs of our school communities and be responsible stewards of the public’s investment.

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Ignite Strategic PlanReporting StructureGoal 1, Student Success: December/January

Goal 2, Caring Culture: March/April

Goal 3, Premier Workforce: October/November

Goal 4, Resource Stewardship: July

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Ignite Strategic PlanClosing the Achievement GapAcademic SupportIncrease Hispanic and black students’ performance in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies to reach a pass rate of 90% or moreAccess to RigorThe percent of Hispanic and black students accessing advanced curriculum offerings mirror the total populationCollege and Career ReadinessIncrease the percent of Hispanic and black students who graduate with an advanced studies diploma, earn industry credentials, and attend two and four year colleges

Family and Community InvolvementThe percent of parents/guardians of Hispanic and black students accessing family engagement offerings will mirror the total population and will indicate that engagement has benefited their children’s education

Ready to LearnHispanic and black students will enter kindergarten with language, literacy and school readiness skills necessary to be successful

RelationshipsHispanic and black students will be supported by positive, encouraging relationships with their teachers, with a learning environment that supports them in learning at a high level

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Our Missions: Looking AheadAligning to Achieve Greater Community Purpose

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Our Missions: Looking AheadAligning to Achieve Greater Community Purpose

•Closing the Achievement Gap and other Equity Initiatives•Galvanize Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education regionally•STEAM/STEM Programs•Health Initiatives•Communications – Interorganizational, Internal, and External •Shared Dashboard•Shared use of County/School Assets•Partner on Implementation of Strategic Plans