Strategic Plan

2026 Strategic Plan Refresh

The Washoe County School District is refreshing its Strategic Plan, which serves as the District's roadmap, helping guide decisions about student success, resource allocation, and the future direction of WCSD. As we begin developing our next Strategic Plan, community input will play an important role in identifying the priorities that matter most to the families, students, staff, and community members we serve.

Upcoming Listening Sessions

WCSD Superintendent Tiffany McMaster and Board Members encourage you and your students to attend one of eight upcoming Listening Sessions to share your ideas, perspectives, and feedback. You are welcome to attend any of the sessions listed below:

Virtual Listening Session

Welcome to the Washoe County School District's Strategic Plan Refresh Virtual Listening Session, presented by Superintendent Tiffany McMaster. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the future of the Washoe County School District.

In this Virtual Listening Session, Superintendent Tiffany McMaster shares key findings from the district's Strategic Plan survey, highlights community priorities, and discusses the opportunities and challenges that will help shape WCSD's 2027-2030 Strategic Plan.

We encourage you to watch the full presentation, then share your thoughts and ideas. Your feedback will help guide the priorities and decisions that impact students, families, staff, and schools across Washoe County.

Share your feedback and reflections after watching the Virtual Listening Session here: https://surveymonkey.com/r/ListenLearnReflect

District A - Clerk Christine Hull

District B - Trustee Colleen Westlake

District C - Trustee James "JJ" Phoenix

District D - Trustee Beth Smith

District E - Vice President Alex Woodley

District F - President Adam Mayberry

District G - Trustee Dr. Diane Nicolet

Use this interactive map to learn which district you live in, and which trustees represent your area. To look up the information, enter your address in the search field and click on the map once your address appears. The district and the name of the trustees will be displayed.

Survey One Results

Thank you for participating in the first survey to help shape our Strategic Plan Refresh. A portal to the survey results will be available here soon.

Our Promise

We will know every student by NAME, STRENGTH, and NEED so they graduate prepared for the future they choose and we will deliver on this promise in partnership with our FAMILIES and COMMUNITY.

Our Goals

Strong Start for Every Child
Every Student, through Grade 3, will experience equitable learning opportunities for success in developmentally appropriate environments.

Student Voice & Advocacy
Every student will have ongoing opportunities to take ownership of their education journey.

Safety & Belonging
Every student will be welcomed, included and valued within a safe and supportive school environment.

Academic Growth & Achievement
Every student will have access to challenging academic programs, meet or exceed standards and achieve at least one year's academic growth annually.

Empowering All Learners for their Future
Every student will graduate with the skills necessary to thrive in a diverse and rapidly evolving world.

Our pillars, deeply integrated with safety and connection, provide a durable frame for what we will do to achieve excellence for all students.

District-wide culture supports the social, emotional and physical well-being of the students and staff through intentional instruction and supports

Consistent Standards-Aligned Curriculum & Instruction

All students have agency and equitable access to curriculum, assessment and instruction aligned with content standards, implemented consistently across all learning environments.

Strong Partnerships Among Families, Community & School

Trust among the family, school and community is nurtured through shared responsibility for student success; proactive and respectful teaming with families; and sustained relationships with the community.

Commitment to Elevating Educators

Teachers, leaders and staff receive timely focused support aligned to their individual growth areas to meet the specific needs of our diverse students.

Culture of Excellence & Accountability

A learning community built on collective responsibility, efficiency and data-informed improvement to ensure optimized systems for teaching, learning and leadership.

Updates

Please be sure to check this page often for more updates and information on the WCSD Strategic Plan.