MASA Feature 26 MASA LEADER • Spring 2015 Educational Leadership (MA, EdS, and PhD) Available in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Benton Harbor wmich.edu/extended/educator/ It started with a team The process began with Cain and his team drafting the goals. “Once they were adopted by the board, the executive leadership team and I began the journey of developing the strategies and steps behind the goals,” Cain said. “The board’s role was to visualize the big picture, and the leader-ship team established what specific steps to take to achieve our mission, vision and goals.” The Blueprint strategies were derived from the renewed direction of the district. Development involved hours of think-tank discussions, observations, and analysis. “The board entrusted the leadership team and me to develop this plan based on the focus we agreed upon in collaboration as part of a cause and effect model,” Cain said. “Allowing us to be empowered in the process was very important to the speed of having this developed and presented within a couple of months. We simply do not feel that this district has time to waste in starting on a path to improvement, better supporting staff, and raising the bar on student achievement. Results have to come as quickly as possible from our actions.” New direction, new brand Simultaneous to addressing these operational changes, Port Huron Schools also launched a rebranding of the district, including a new logo as part of the Blueprint. “Rebranding provided a visual representation of change in both process and development. We wanted it to help establish our district’s core values and identity,” Cain said. James Cain Superintendent, Port Huron Schools
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