Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan: 10 Commitments

Phoenix Union's Strategic Plan is research-based, utilizing findings from the Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) at Harvard University. This research can be found here: Link to PELP Coherence Framework research

A: Achieving Readiness in College, Career, and Life

Develop structures and supports that foster student learning and leadership

Commitments 1-5

Commitment 1:

College, Career and Life Ready Graduates

Consistently produce college, career and life-ready graduates

Commitment 2:

Quality Seats for All Students 

Guarantee quality seats in every classroom that drive high levels of student achievement for all students, no exceptions 

Commitment 3: 

Freshman Success

Improve student transition to high school and increase freshman connectedness, credit currency, agency and performance 

Commitment 4:

Student Wellness and Connectedness 

Improve student health and wellness, improve student attendance and connectedness, and ensure that historically marginalized and underserved students are successful 

Commitment 5: 

Campus and Community Safety 

Improve student behavior, student decision-making, and foster a safe, thriving learning and working environment

B: Building a Strong School Community 

Strengthen the knowledge, skills, and relationships within school communities to support student achievement 

Commitments 6-8

Commitment 6: 

Staff Wellness and Support

Improve staff wellness and support to drive staff success

Commitment 7:

Effective Leadership

Lead and sustain the vision, values, strategic plan, and PXU promise 

Commitment 8:

Family & Community Support and Engagement 

Authentically engage and empower the community and meet the growing needs of parents and families 

C: Creating a Culture of Excellence

Build systems and processes and improve the customer experience to foster academic, personal, and professional excellence

Commitment 9

Commitment 9:

District Effectiveness, Efficiency, Service

Provide proper support and service to schools and communities, efficient and ethical stewardship of taxpayer dollars and progressive education innovation and entrepreneurship 

D: Developing an Innovative Portfolio of Schools

Improve, transform, and expand innovative school models to meet the needs of all learners, and stay relevant in a choice-rich environment

Commitment 10

Commitment 10:

Progressive Portfolio

Challenge and disrupt old educational paradigms, and create new educational models to meet the complex needs of all learners 

Core Values

Be Compassionate

We are humble, ethical, and treat others with respect

Be Collaborative

We are better and smarter together, thrive in a culture of transparency and seek win-win whenever possible.

Be Committed

We choose Phoenix Union, our communities, and our students knowing both the challenges and the opportunities that exist in urban education.

Be Courageous

We are bold in our convictions and make difficult decisions to better the lives of our staff, students, and community.

Be Creative

We are entrepreneurial, innovative, and flexible.

Be Conscious

We exist within a highly complex, political environment, and we make decisions that take into consideration the personal, professional, and political implications for all stakeholders.