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Home My WebLink About2005 - Strategic Plan ........... vision w1995 Forward w . i 57,000 people live in Cburg, 135,000 in Franklin County Growth management tools Area improvements- roads, water, sewer, land planning Cooperation as a strategy of choice for local governments Leadership development Preserved farm land, sensibly developed housing and businesses County-wide comprehensive planning Area-wide program to protect farmland New developments of greenways & recreation Waking hiking, biking trails Recreation sites link schools & parks Restored Downtown Museum of History & cultural center Renovated housing Lincoln Highway Heritage Park Strong Post Secondary Educational Services Support business & industry worker needs loft, i 1995 Forward Vision Transportation System Compatible with Economic Development Para transit plan Local connecting roads Long range transportation plan in Comprehensive Plan Quality Housing Planned unit developments Available low/moderate housing " Quality jobs and companies Strong small business community Planned industrial & business parks with infrastructure Innovative & competitive business environment Social Structure focused on the communities people Diversity with ethnicities working together Everyone taking responsibility t � Implementation Plan Developed 20 Actions Plans Greater Chambersburg Partnership role was the community catalyst Collaborative vehicle which facilitates and assists in the fulfillment of each element of the action plans for Growth Management, Business & Economic Development, Transportation & Quality of Life" • Om • 21St Century Partnership Facilitate the creation of a new "Forward Vision" Assist with development of a new Community Agenda — Roadmap Employ the right tactics to ensure success Leverage the energies of organizations with common agendas Adapt organization structure 161:Champions { � New Tactics, New Roles Enhance the Partnership organization and structure to meet the needs of the next decade Expand Participation & inflow of perspectives Meaningful committee structures Incorporate new tactics into collaboration role of the Partnership Business representation Structure that relates to major change areas Increase the span of influence Include new linkages aid Imperatives for the future Engage and support growing minority populations ■ Increase quality/type of jobs Adequate utility resources and infrastructure � Improve transportation infrastructure and resources i What's Been Done- � Transportation Transportation Coalition Created & Functioning Transportation Study Competed Chambersburg Airport In private Hands Study/improvements Para-transit system Initiated, closed,new beginnings Greenway along Rails t0 trails, Conococheague Creek Dam removal i What's Been Done- Quality of Life Affordable Housing Diversity incorporated into Downtown Festivals development Resource Guide Franklin County Resource Guide Initiate leadership development FC Leadership Program, Chamber seminars on leadership - i What's Been Done- Quality of Life Education School District Plans for Improvements, Availability of Post Secondary Ed Options Cultural Council for the Arts enhanced programming, CVSM, ect. Cultural Arts Center Heritage Museum New festivals & events Educational & Marketing programs Regional development plan/study Recreational Rails to Trails, New Soccer fields, Guilford Park t i What's Been Done- Business & Economic Development Future Industries FCADC focus, efforts still ' Strategy needed Adequate land for New commercial & industrial commerce & industry parks throughout the county Emphasis on retention Training programs, Tech & expansion Council, incubator, assistance programs, Franklin First Fund, etc ,. What's Been Done- t ' ! Business & Economic Development Restored Downtown Downtown is component of land use & growth management planning Downtown conceptual plan Strong Post Secondary Two-Yr degree granting Educational Services institution Report Card on business Chamber of Commerce climate ongoing 1 what's Been gone- Growth Management Promote joint planning Council of Governments among gov., authorities & Updated local re plans social service organizations Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Inventory & mapping o pubic services Land Use planning controls COG, Zoning in Townships (Greene, Guilford, etc) Preserve Farm Land Zoning Local & state programs Imperatives for the future Preserve neighborhood characteristics Ensure region is a pace to "live" and AA work"" Increase affordable housing stock -- Preserve natural assets and pristine character of the county Leverage tourism, culture and art assets and resources Improve transportation infrastructure and resources L Changes to Come Aggressive residential growth " New population demographics Demands for public services Infrastructure stresses Affordable housing demand rising Shifts in the industry sectors Natural assets at risk Education needs Forward Vision Outcomes & Influence 20 Yr Vision that encircled and entire community; it's citizens, governments, business community, and a host of other organizations Implementation plans that matured in 10 ................................. Dramatic results Is a "new" Vision of the Future once again needed? Is there a sense of the extend of change to come? Is there a shared vision of what the Future looks like? Is there a community agenda? Who are the Champions Quality of Life Strategic Planning Session 2005 • Education — demand for Community College & "life-long" learning opportunities • Leadership — courage to lead change & aging leadership • Personal fulfillment — health/recreation & arts facilities , heritage tourism • Social Interaction — getting all engaged , working together, volunteerism • Affordable living — retain youth , address homeless, "middle-class" relax-work-live QoL Research/ Review • 2000 Partnership - Forward Vision • County Recreation and Open Space Plan • National Web-based information (Franklin ) • Business Site Selection Summaries • Rural Research studies , etc. • National Economic Development Articles • FC Workforce Development Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis Report QoL S . W . O . T Analysis • Drilling down to current realities - What opportunities exist for GC21 P to assist in improvement of QOL?. - Are there threats/challenges to QoL that the GC21 P can favorably influence? - What is the reality of GC21 P having any ability to favorably influence these QoL items? GC 21 P - Executive Committee Recommendations : Pick an issue that you think the Partnership can get their hands around . - Information dissemination - Influence and Lobby - Support - Administer? - Measure? Educadon. . . . Community. . . . Quality of Life. . . . Ask the Players! • CASD : Dr. Padasak, Ted Rabold • FCCTC : Jim Duffey • Community : Mike Ross , Dave Sciamanna • Franklin County Roundtable : — Regional WIB: Dr. Garrity — Regional Providers: Wilson , PSU-Mt Alto , SU , HACC , HCC , HBC Get Informed, get involved, volunteer, be a cheerleader for educational needs! Education: Youth and LL Learners • CASID (youth ) : Student Performance , Communication , Workforce ethic & skills , support of facilities planning/funding . ( See CASD Statement & Goals handout) • Workforce (LL Learners) : Soft skills and Ethics , Accountability , Management, Team leadership and problem solving , Time management, Customer service . CASD-Achievement Student Achievement Goals • Student knowledge and skills will improve in reading, math and science as measured by an increase on the PSSA of 2% per year. • Academic achievement benchmarks will be developed and implemented for grade 5,8 and 11 . • Remediation and alternative programs will be developed and implemented for grade 5, 8 and 11 for students not achieving benchmark. • Students will be required to achieve the benchmark in order to receive a CASHS diploma. • Graduation requirements will be reviewed every two years and revised as needed to remain competitive. • The CASD will develop and implement more alternative programs to increase student achievement. CASD -Communication Communication Goals • A school newsletter will be sent with each progress report. • The CASD will maintain an up to date newsletter on the District webpage for communication with the public. • Student grades will be available to students and parents electronically. • The CASD will develop and implement a public relations department by the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year. CASD -Career Awareness Work Force Development Goals • The CASID will develop and implement K- 12 career education and work standards . • The CASID will form a work force committee to connect school and career. Task Force Goal : Create a Education Committee to serve as a catalyst to: • Increase the number of Chambersburg area residents taking courses for lifelong learning . • Support the CASID achievement of their strategic plan goals for 2006-2012 . Strategies — Life Long Learning • Communicate Life-long learning opportunities and resources • Work with providers to increase awareness and numbers of residents taking courses • Monitor and measure the results of above activities • Work with FC Commissioners to create next steps from recent " Roundtable" Strategies — CASD Support • Ensure representation of CASD administration on GC21 Partnership • Work with CASD Public Relations department to increase community communication • Develop a system to monitor outcomes and react to changing needs . I Review of Task ✓ Education — demand for Community College & "life-long" learning opportunities ✓ Leadership — courage to lead change & aging leadership • Personal fulfillment — health/recreation & arts facilities , heritage tourism ✓ Social Interaction — getting all engaged , working together, volunteerism • Affordable living — retain youth , address homeless, "middle-class" relax-work-live