Engage in courageous, open and honest conversations about race, equity, resources, access and
Engage in courageous, open and honest conversations about race, equity, resources, access and attitudes in Youngstown’s schools and community.
Create a clear relationship between neighborhoods, schools and future jobs in Youngstown.
Follow the money. Conduct an analysis to identify savings in noninstructional costs and review all contracts for changes/savings.
Accept only the most high-performing schools for Youngstown’s children.
Create a nimble, efficient central office with a relentless focus on support for schools and students.
Develop strong, student-centered, 21st-century job descriptions for every position. Put the right people in the right positions.
Zero-base the district and school budgets. Build a new financial system that allocates funding on a per-pupil basis.
Institute autonomy at the school level in concert with formal districtwide and school-based councils.
Establish a strong system of wraparound services for students, including creation and funding of community learning centers within each city school district campus.
Create the civic infrastructure and will to hold the district and schools accountable for success.
Source: KnowledgeWorks presentation