JAG Nevada Strategic Plan Draft October 22, Notes and Progress:

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1 JAG Nevada Strategic Plan Draft October 22, Goal I: Fifty JAG Specialists will be deployed throughout the state by School Year Benchmark: Strategy 1: Identify targeted schools. By May 2016, 37 JAG specialists will be deployed throughout the state. By , 50 JAG specialists will be deployed throughout the state. Tactic 1A: Analyze schools based on the following filters: 1. Graduation dropout rate 2. Percentage of enrolled students that are on track to graduate 3. Poverty by zip code and free lunch 4. Star ratings Filter additionally by co-located service providers. Tactic 1B: Timeframe Owner Strategy 2: Determine saturation based on urban and rural geography. Strategy 3: Identify and assess community needs for program placement through consultation with superintendents and other stakeholders. Strategy 4: Align the deployment and saturation of specialists in tandem with the results of the assessment in Strategy #3. Strategy 5: Assess and adjust annually or sooner if needed. Tactic 2A: Determine concentration of students being served by rural and urban (percentage and number) and look at the number of JAG specialists based on students per specialist case load instead of number of schools Tactic 3A: Tactic 3B: Tactic 4A: Tactic 4B:

2 JAG Nevada Strategic Plan Draft October 22, Goal II: Achieve positive outcomes based on board sanctioned metrics and the JAG National Performance Outcomes Standards Benchmark(s): Strategy 1: Develop outcome benchmarks based Tactic 1A: Timeframe: Owner(s): on site-specific metrics. Site-specific metrics include how many students enrolled come from the bottom quartile, demographic factors, etc. Rene will provide the first draft of suggested metrics to be discussed by the board. Tactic 1B: Strategy 2: Workforce readiness training (Preparation) Strategy 3: Job skills training - develop relationship with donors and employers regionally (Placement) **Focus on small business partners as much as, or more than, large corporations. Tactic 3A: Conduct training on topics such as: business etiquette, interview skills, handshake, resume building and how to fill out application, dress for success, social media etiquette, public speaking, etc. Tactic 3B: Create toolkit for all JAG Specialists with necessary resources. Tactic 2A: Partner with major corporations, retailers, food service, service providers, manufacturing, community colleges and industry associations to help find and prepare for jobs. Create target list of employer partners in each of 3 regions, with HR and CEO contacts. Schedule meetings to present Case for JAG Tactic 2B: Partner with Vegas PBS and/or others on job fairs Tactic 2C: Create Speakers Bureau within existing board members to identify skillsets and experience that could be brought into the classroom (Add this to current Treasure Map document or Board Competencies matrix) Does CIS have one we could tap into? Strategy 4: Utilize data to manage the staff to ensure students receive the committed services needed to reach desired outcomes and to facilitate evidence-based decision-making processes. Tactic 4A: Tactic 4B:

3 JAG Nevada Strategic Plan Draft October 22, Strategy 5: Provide opportunity, compensation and benefits that will successfully attract and retain high quality specialists. Strategy 6: Formalize specialist preparation; develop & test specialist certification / authorization. Tactic 5A: Standardize the on-boarding process Tactic 5B: Develop recognition and appreciation program for staff. Tactic 6A: Tactic 6B:

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5 JAG Nevada Strategic Plan Draft October 22, Goal III: Build a financially sustainable organization with a minimum 6-month operating reserve for 50 specialists by Benchmark(s): Strategy 1: Tactic 1A: Develop fundraising plan by 10/2/15; present Raise $200,000 during FY Raise $1.45 million in private (individual) funding by June 2018 (unrestricted funds) Raise $4,000,000 by June 2018 from mix of to Board at November Meeting Raise $500,000 during FY individuals, corporations and foundations. Timeframe: complete Owner(s): Jennifer, C&O Committee Raise $750,000 during FY Tactic 1B: Acquire Donor Management Software to enable staff and board to track activity, share progress and set targets. Get pricing and evaluate systems; present to board at November meeting. Rene Strategy 2: Develop or engage financial tracking systems to assist in development efforts. Strategy 3: Engage resources from JAG National. Strategy 4: Develop case statement for how JAG impacts: taxes, prison costs, incarceration rates, welfare programs, jobs, GNP etc. Add stories showing immediate return on investment in the lives of the kids and any alumni stories that can be used to show longer-term benefits. Tactic 1C: Develop appreciation and recognition program for stakeholders and staff. Tactic 2A: Identify actual operating costs and develop budget projections. Tactic 2B: Develop reports to show ongoing progress in development compared to benchmarks. Tactic 3A: Submit a proposal to JAG National for funding development staff positions including a "Donor Relations Specialist" Tactic 3B: Tactic 4A: Create donor brochure and presentation; identify what roles each board member will take on; provide training to board and staff; each board member identifies opportunities he/she might have to share the JAG Nevada case and build relationships leading to increased stakeholder engagement. Tactic 4B: Create "JAG 101"Presentation 2016 Q1 or Q2 Brochure is complete C&O Committee Debbie Debbie, CRM software Frank & Rene Rene, Jennifer Rene, Jennifer Tactic 4C: Identify Board Members to speak and receive training. Calendar to host meetings, presentations, etc. Board members volunteer for specific dates and assignments.

6 JAG Nevada Strategic Plan Draft October 22, Strategy 5: Increase awareness and public engagement (from zero) for targeted regions and audiences to be measured annually by metrics defined in communications plan. Tactic 5A: Create Communication Plan present to Board Tactic 5B: Create pipeline for student success stories to flow to C&O Committee to incorporate into fund raising program. Create a venue through which these stories are shared with stakeholders. Plan is complete; present to board 11/5/15 In progress Jennifer, Rene Rene Tactic 5C: Utilize Social Amplification software 2016 Rene, Jennifer Strategy 6: Create Alumni Engagement Program to keep them involved Strategy 7: Identify potential JAG employers and corporate partners Tactic 6A: Determine strategies to engage alumni volunteers from each region to stay in contact Tactic 6B: Tactic 7A: Tactic 7B: Rene

7 JAG Nevada Strategic Plan Draft October 22, Goal IV: Achieve clarity of Board roles and responsibilities to ensure the staff has support and sustainability of the organization. Goal IV: Clarify Board Roles and Responsibilities Benchmark(s): Strategy 1: Work closely with the Governor s office to confirm and honor original intent and seek clarity on JAG s place in addressing the state s educational goals. Provide initial clarification by September 22, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting Tactic 1A: Timeframe: Owner(s): Frank Tactic 1B: Strategy 2: Develop ongoing relationships with education stakeholders to open doors, seek insight and receive feedback to support strong governance and operational integrity. Strategy 3: Develop and employ board accountability measures and pathways. Strategy 4: Evaluate board competencies to determine gaps in areas of expertise. Utilize the data to ensure the organization has access to the maximum level of competencies available through board engagement. Tactic 2A: Provide JAG update at District Superintendents meeting (August 6, 2015) Tactic 2B: Tactic 3A: Develop a contract for each board member that outlines expectations, commitments and responsibilities. Tactic 3B: Members of the executive committee and/or other committees work with individual board members to ensure they understand and respond. Tactic 4A: Tactic 4B: 12/31/15 Exec Committee