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Be a part of writing the next chapters for the Barrow County School System.
We are now crafting our next Strategic Plan that will help guide us during the 2026-2031 school years. Strategic planning is a thoughtful process that aligns our school system’s values, mission, and goals with a set of clear strategies and opportunities to achieve student success.
“It is important that we hear from as many people as we can so that different perspectives are considered and represented,” said BCSS Superintendent Dr. Dallas LeDuff. “This school system belongs to you – our community. It will be here long after us, and it’s our responsibility to take care of it together for our students.”
The first opportunity for you to share your thoughts on the next Strategic Plan for BCSS is coming up in October. Please join us!
Oct. 27 from 6pm until 8pm
Bethlehem Church 316 Campus
985 Hog Mountain Road, Winder
BCSS will have meetings with various groups over the next several months to consider new and current BCSS programs, explore opportunities for growth, and discuss how we can achieve and measure success in the key areas you help us determine.
Strategic Plan Timeline:
| October |
Community Meeting |
| October | Online Survey |
| November |
School Governance Team Discussions |
| December | Planning Committee Meeting (consists of school system staff and selected community members such as parents, business owners, community leaders, clergy, and students) |
| January | School System Staff Strategic Action Planning Session |
| March | Board of Education Strategic Planning Session |
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Spring/Summer 2026 |
Finalized Strategic Plan Promotion |
FAQ
Why is it important to attend the Oct. 27 Community Meeting and/or complete the online survey?
Our school system is here to serve children and our community. Your voice matters and needs to be heard and considered while plans are made concerning the future of student learning.
What should I expect when I attend the Oct. 27 Community Meeting?
You will be split into groups with a facilitator from the community who will lead the discussion to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges for the Barrow County School System that the new Strategic Plan will be designed to address. We need all voices in the Barrow County community to help us craft an effective plan that truly captures the community's vision for our school system.
What were the priority areas of the previous BCSS Strategic Plans?
- Build a sense of community and pride among stakeholders.
- Recruit and retain the most effective people to provide a high-quality education for all students.
- Strengthen partnerships to sustain a culture of participation, engagement, and commitment to education.
- Proactively manage system growth.
- Enhance school and system funding and resource effectiveness.
- Leverage technology and digital tools efficiently and effectively.
Read the Current Strategic Plan