The Office of Strategic Partnerships and Planning provides management of the strategic plan initiatives, projects, and measurable outcomes.

In August 2025, the Duval County Public School Board approved a revised mission and vision, key priorities, objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to shape the district’s strategic priorities through 2029. These key priorities serve as the district’s roadmap for academic excellence.

During the Spring of 2024, the Board launched a Strategic Plan Refresh focusing on clear priorities and accountability. During the refresh sessions, the Board reflected on the outcomes and work of the previous strategic plan iteration to determine the best path forward for the district. The refreshed plan continues to place student achievement at the heart of our mission.

Every student is inspired and prepared for success in college, career, and life.

To provide educational excellence in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day.

Advance Student Academic Growth and Achievement: Prioritize student academic growth and achievement by equipping every student with the skills, support, and opportunities needed for success.

• Increase the College and Career Readiness of DCPS Graduates             

• Provide Individualized Student Supports   

• Increase proficiency levels and narrow closing achievement gaps         

• Improve student attendance            

Foster a Safe Learning and Workplace Environment: Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning and work environment by prioritizing safety, promoting wellness, building positive culture, eliminating incidents of harm, and empowering staff and student engagement.

• Implement comprehensive wellness and safety programs for all staff and students.          

• Create accountability for safety protocols, emergency procedures, and best practices for maintaining a safe environment.            

• Develop and enforce policies that promote a respectful and inclusive workplace.      

• Increase positive perceptions of school and workplace culture.

• Reduce incidents of disruption, violence, bullying, and harassment across all student groups.

• Increase student voice and ownership of learning experiences. 

Recruit, Develop and Retain Excellent Teachers and Workforce: Invest in teacher, staff, and leadership pipelines by hiring effective and talented educators, who are committed to serving the needs of a diverse student population and by supporting employees with meaningful growth opportunities and retention strategies.                     

• Create a growth-oriented and performance-driven workforce.    

• Recruit and retain high performing teachers.          

• Increase workplace satisfaction among all employee groups.     

• Strengthen instructional quality through targeted support.           

Improve Operational Efficiency and Financial Responsibility: Enhance operational efficiency and financial stewardship by strengthening business practices, maximizing resources, increasing student enrollment, and ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality services that support student success.              

• Ensure operational effectiveness.   

• Increase fund balance.         

• Increase student enrollment.          

• Provide reliable and on-time transportation.           

• Demonstrate positive returns on investment for contracted services.   

• Provide a safe, secure, and clean environment for all District students, staff, and visitors.      

Ensure Effective Communication: Strengthen district-wide communication by using data-driven strategies, promoting effective two-way engagement, and delivering excellent customer service to ensure all stakeholders are informed, heard, and supported.           

• Implement data-driven communication strategies annually.       

• Enhance and diversify communication strategies to strengthen stakeholder understanding

• Improve and amplify meaningful two-way communication with stakeholders to ensure equity and access.

• Provide excellent customer service, internally and externally.    

Enhance Community Collaborations and Partnerships: Expand mutually beneficial business and community partnerships by increasing access to local resources and building strategic alliances that support student achievement and well-being.                    

• Increase community and business partnerships strategically aligned to student achievement.             

• Provide awareness and access to community resources for families and students.          

• Explore the concept and creation of a DCPS Foundation.