DCPS Superintendent Unveils Strategic Plan
(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – Tuesday – Dr. Jymil Thompson shared his vision for what he wants to accomplish for Dorchester County Public Schools, called the Strategic Plan.
Something that that aid in his larger scale goal of “23 No More” moving the school system up from near the bottom of the state’s rankings.
Dr Thompson tells us, “The plan has four priorities. We’re focused on academics, we’re focused on optimizing operations. We’re focusing on pursuing partnerships and cultivating conversations in our four strategic areas, because we want to move from 23rd school system in Maryland to the 15th.”
Dr. Thompson’s Plan includes some large scale changes over the next few years. Including bringing up the graduation rate.to making sure more students are proficient as they enter high school.
That’s why it was imperative for him to share this plan with local business owners.
“It always leaves me thinking, what can I do as a business owner? How can I be in partnership with the school system? What can I do? How can I contribute to the success of our kids? So this event was very thought provoking…” says Rivers & Roads Consulting Owner, Steven Shoge.
Sharon Chester with the Cambridge Empowerment Center says, “I think everyone should engage. We invite the community, our parents and most of all the educators come aboard, get involved. We need everybody’s support to make our children involved and promote education.”
We also asked Dr. Thompson if he feels the recent federal funding cuts to Dorchester County Public Schools will impact this Strategic Plan. He isn’t worried about that.
He says, “What I can control is how we respond in the school system. What I can control is improving the academic performance, improving our core academic instruction. What I can control is making sure that teachers have targeted professional development. What I can control is improving the safety and culture of the school setting.”
Dr. Thompson has a major goal of raising the graduation by two percent every year through 2028. In his presentation, that equates to an additional 60 students graduating in four years time.
