Effective District Operations

District 51 believes that strong schools build strong communities. And strong schools depend on strong partnerships. Through collaboration with families, staff, and community organizations, District 51 will responsibly manage the partnerships, resources, and facilities with our community to ensure that each and every D51 student is engaged, equipped, and empowered.

Together with our families and community partners, we’re strengthening the connection between schools and the broader community, building awareness of our district’s needs, sharing our successes and challenges, and working toward sustainable support for our students and staff.

By investing in strategic systems and meaningful partnerships, District 51 is not only enhancing the resources and safety of our schools but also expanding the opportunities available to every student. These efforts ensure that by 2030, our district will be stronger, more connected, and better equipped to serve the needs of our entire community.

Key PRIORITIES

Community Partnership

Build awareness and understanding of District 51’s funding needs, generate community support for sustainable school funding, and strengthen engagement through partnerships with parents, accountability committees, and D51 Foundation ambassadors.

• Goal One: Strengthen community engagement by increasing active participation with local community partners. By 2030, D51 will increase targeted events and campaigns with community partners by 10 percent, compared to current levels. These collaborative initiatives will help promote and educate community members about the school district’s successes, challenges, and needs.

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Strategic Support Systems for Success

Ensure that all District 51 staff have the resources, space, and sense of safety needed to work and learn.

• Goal One: By June 2030, 85 percent of D51 staff will respond positively to the following statement found on the TLCC Survey “Instructional resources are adequate to support student learning.”
• Goal Two: By June 2030, 93 percent of D51 staff will respond positively to the following statement found on the TLCC Survey “Teachers and support personnel have adequate physical space to work productively.” Additionally, 98 percent will respond positively to the following statement also found on the TLCC Survey “Our school is a safe place to work.”