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Greetings, Greater Cedar Rapids Area residents! The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) has embarked on a comprehensive strategic planning process, meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs and expectations of the community. This strategic plan is created through a multi-phase approach, involving extensive needs assessment, consultative facilitation and analysis, development and feedback from various stakeholder groups, board approval, and meticulous implementation. The intent of this strategic plan is to foster an environment of continuous improvement, ensuring that every decision made aligns with the collective vision and goals of the District and the broader Cedar Rapids community.

Strategic Plan 2023-27
Vision Values Mission
Pillars Anchors
Success Measures

Strategic Planning Process

Cedar Rapids Community School District engages in a strategic planning process every three to five years, per Board policy 0101 and regulation 0101.R(1).  The process consists of five phases:


The multi-step process in place is designed to provide the Board of Education with the authority to govern the District effectively while enabling the Superintendent to manage the day-to-day operations of the educational institution. This approach creates a conducive environment for all stakeholders to work together seamlessly towards achieving the District’s goals and objectives. Through this process, the Board of Education can exercise its oversight responsibilities while the Superintendent can focus on efficiently delivering instructional programs and services to students.

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