AP Interview Strategic Brief
Harnett County Schools • Leadership Proposal
Strategic Action Brief
Prepared for the Assistant Principal Interview Panel
Scenario Analysis
Target Term: 2026–2027
School Profile Diagnostic
STRENGTHS & ASSETS
- Active Parent Alliance: 342 active PTO members contributing $25,000+.
- Staff Stability: Low staff turnover ensures coaching consistency.
KEY CONCERNS
- Growth & Staffing: Growth not met; class sizes are unrealistic; 8 bus drivers.
- Operational strain: Leadership drowning; missing Hispanic PTO/Board voice.
Inquiry Gaps
Key datasets to proactively secure to drive precise leadership actions:
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Teacher Profile Dynamics
Distribution of BTs, non-traditionally licensed staff, and veterans.
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Subgroup Metrics
Socioeconomic Status (SES) metrics and English Learner (EL) testing/staffing data.
2026–2027 Strategic Action Plan
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Representative Leadership & Shared Vision
Target: Sept 2026 – Apr 2027
Establish a diverse, representative leadership team of staff and community members by September 2026 to systematically co-develop a renewed, equity-focused shared school vision.
Aug–Sept 2026 Form team with grade/dept representation.
Oct–Dec 2026 Monthly meetings reviewing data & inputs.
Jan–Mar 2027 Engage families; target Hispanic outreach.
April 2027 Draft vision statement & action priorities.
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Supportive Systems, Safety, & Discipline Consistency
Target: May 2027
Establish operational frameworks that streamline administrative routines, elevate campus safety, and build clear classroom-level teacher support channels to reduce leadership burnout.
Discipline Matrix Deploy a standard, transparent behavioral matrix school-wide.
Q1 Safety Training Train 100% of staff on safety and operational protocols during Q1.
Management Support Provide targeted coaching & peer observations for classroom control.
3
Targeted Feedback & Differentiated PD
Target: Ongoing
Leverage NC school performance systems (EVAAS, mClass, NC Check-Ins, CFAs) to provide rapid-cycle coaching and high-impact professional development designed around teacher feedback.
Active Walkthrough Cycle: 2 walkthroughs per teacher, per month. Actionable feedback within 48 hours.
Data-Driven Monthly PD: PD aligned to instructional data, walkthrough findings, and direct staff surveys.
Progress Monitoring Framework: • Monthly PLC Discipline Reviews • Staff Surveys • Walkthrough Datapoints • CFAs, mClass & EVAAS
Harnett County Schools