Rockdale County Public Schools
Together We Soar!
90-DAY PLAN AT-A-GLANCE
A 4D Launch for Excellence
Discover | Diagnose | Design | Deliver
OUR PURPOSE: Every student, every day, empowered to learn, inspired to grow, and prepared to lead.
OUR PROMISE: High expectations. Caring culture. Collaborative action. Continuous progress.
1 DISCOVER
Days 1–20
Listen. Learn. Observe.
Build relationships and understand Rockdale.
KEY ACTIONS
• Listen & learn across the district
• Visit all schools and central offices
• Engage students, staff, families, and community
• Review data, budgets, policies, and systems
• Assess climate and culture
KEY DELIVERABLES
• Stakeholder Engagement Summary
• School Visit Summary
• Data & Systems Snapshot
• Top Opportunities Identified
2 DIAGNOSE
Days 21–30
Analyze. Prioritize.
Identify root causes and focus areas.
KEY ACTIONS
• Analyze student achievement, climate, finance, and operations
• Identify root causes
• Validate strengths and gaps
• Prioritize 3–5 critical needs
• Align to district goals and board priorities
KEY DELIVERABLES
• Root Cause Analysis
• Priority Needs Report
• Strengths & Opportunities Summary
• Board Briefing: Findings
3 DESIGN
Days 31–60
Plan. Align. Build.
Create a Strategic Action Plan together.
KEY ACTIONS
• Co-create goals and strategies with stakeholders
• Align resources to priorities
• Develop early wins
• Establish leadership structures and communication plan
• Set measurable targets and milestones
KEY DELIVERABLES
• Strategic Action Plan
• Early Wins Plan
• Communication Plan
• 90-Day Milestones Dashboard
4 DELIVER
Days 61–90
Execute. Communicate.
Monitor. Deliver early wins and build momentum.
KEY ACTIONS
• Implement priority actions
• Monitor progress and adjust
• Communicate transparently and consistently
• Celebrate early wins
• Strengthen systems for sustainable progress
KEY DELIVERABLES
• Early Wins & Impact Report
• Progress Dashboard
• Adjustments & Next Steps
• Sustainability Plan
BOARD PRIORITIES
1 Academic Achievement with a Positive Cultural Climate
2 Budget & Finance Excellence
3 Strong Workforce Development & Leadership Pipeline
SUCCESS MEASURES (BY DAY 90)
• Student Achievement: Increase in interim assessment proficiency in priority content areas
• Chronic Absenteeism: Measurable reduction in chronic absence rate
• Staff Engagement: Positive increase in staff satisfaction
• Climate & Culture: Increase in positive climate survey results
• Financial Stewardship: On-track budget with aligned resources
• Communication: High transparency and stakeholder awareness
LEADERSHIP PROMISE
I will lead with integrity, listen with intention, act with urgency, and love Rockdale fiercely.
Together, We Soar!
Dr. Stephanie Johnson
Superintendent
Rockdale County Public Schools
ROCKDALE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-A-GLANCE (FY2027)
14,671 Students
24 Schools & Programs
89.52% Graduation Rate
64.4 CCRPI Score
~$309M Total Budget (All Funds)
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity
Excellence
Collaboration
Equity in Access & Opportunity
Accountability
Student Success
ONE DISTRICT. ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION.
Together We Soar!
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