Dynamic Minds Academy: A Charter Board Strategic Planning Case Study
Indiana Charters worked with the Dynamic Minds Academy board and leadership team on a charter-specific strategic planning process designed to strengthen governance, clarify shared priorities, and create a practical framework for future decisions.
The engagement included confidential board and leadership input, customized retreat design and facilitation, and a Strategic Governance Report that translated the board’s direction into priorities, measures, ownership, and next steps. The process focused on helping the board distinguish strategic governance from daily operations and carry its priorities into future meetings.
“The strategic planning process helped our board step back from immediate operational issues and align around the priorities that matter most for DMA’s long-term success. We came away with clearer expectations, stronger shared direction, and a practical governance roadmap we can use to guide decisions and measure progress.”
— Sami Bandy, Chief Education Officer, and Amy Thornburg, Board President, Dynamic Minds Academy
What the process delivered
- Clearer alignment around DMA’s long-term priorities
- Stronger shared expectations for board and leadership roles
- A practical governance roadmap for decisions and progress monitoring
- A repeatable framework for keeping strategy visible in future board meetings
For other charter boards
Indiana Charters tailors each strategic planning engagement to the school’s mission, governance structure, organizational history, current circumstances, and desired outcomes. Support may include discovery, board and leadership surveys, retreat design and facilitation, a concise Strategic Governance Framework, and follow-up integration into board practice.