MCS Strategic Plan

Focus on the Plan

Increasing opportunities for all Madison County Schools students has long been the focus of all work being done in the district. As is demonstrated in the vision, the district is striving to give students as many tools as possible to make a positive impact in their community. Those tools are presented to our students through a variety of opportunities they will encounter along the way.

So how do we increase the opportunities for our students to broaden their tool kits? Many factors play a part in increasing those opportunities and the opportunities come in a variety of forms. As educators, we tend to view things from an academic perspective. We ask how we can increase rigor, relevance, and standards. We ask how we can move our students from point A on the academic scale to point Z by the time they graduate.  We know we cannot focus solely on the academic development of our students, but on their personal development as well.

With these areas of opportunity in mind, stakeholders were able to provide us with a great deal of insight as to the priorities of the community.

Letter from the Superintendent

Engaging our community stakeholders through an open, honest dialogue centered around creating a path for the future of the district based on what the greatest needs of the community are helped us to create the district Strategic Plan in 2020. 

Madison County Schools' vision was developed by the Board of Education in 2014. The vision reads, "Madison County Schools, in partnership with the community, strives to equip educators and students with the skills to lead by example, develop and speak with a unique voice, and explore their academic curiosity to make a positive impact on our community and world."

With this vision in mind, the district gathered a large group of community stakeholders to join in conversation that lead to the development of the strategic plan. The strategic plan helps guide our decision-making and steer our course. We were not developing a “to do” list, but more of a living document that keeps us focused and moving the district in the right direction for our students, our staff, our families, and our community.  As we move into the future of Madison County Schools, we feel certain this plan helps us make the right decisions and continue to be an education leader in the state.

Randy Neeley
Superintendent
Madison County Schools