Strategic Plan 2025-2030
![CHPS logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754939657/cherryhillk12njus/bfl27egdylg6vwohvgjq/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754939657/cherryhillk12njus/bfl27egdylg6vwohvgjq/1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754939657/cherryhillk12njus/bfl27egdylg6vwohvgjq/1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754939657/cherryhillk12njus/bfl27egdylg6vwohvgjq/1.png","width":1080}])
Priority 1: Academic Achievement and Outcomes
Cherry Hill Public Schools is committed to optimizing outstanding academic achievement and outcomes for each student to prepare them for post-secondary opportunities.
![Priority 2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754939727/cherryhillk12njus/wkh8g3pgoiyawcjoevzf/2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754939727/cherryhillk12njus/wkh8g3pgoiyawcjoevzf/2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754939727/cherryhillk12njus/wkh8g3pgoiyawcjoevzf/2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754939727/cherryhillk12njus/wkh8g3pgoiyawcjoevzf/2.png","width":1080}])
Priority 2: Operational Excellence
Cherry Hill Public Schools commits to responsible and efficient fiscal and operational stewardship in support of student success.
![Priority 3]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754939868/cherryhillk12njus/mqypkkv3n8yvrpk9ahdd/3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754939868/cherryhillk12njus/mqypkkv3n8yvrpk9ahdd/3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754939868/cherryhillk12njus/mqypkkv3n8yvrpk9ahdd/3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754939868/cherryhillk12njus/mqypkkv3n8yvrpk9ahdd/3.png","width":1080}])
Priority 3: Aligning Student Supports to Mirror Student Needs
Cherry Hill Public Schools will ensure that each child receives the academic, behavioral, and social emotional support uniquely suited to ensure their success.
![Priority 4]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754940015/cherryhillk12njus/a9ybax9iroay1l3ntky0/4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754940015/cherryhillk12njus/a9ybax9iroay1l3ntky0/4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754940015/cherryhillk12njus/a9ybax9iroay1l3ntky0/4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754940015/cherryhillk12njus/a9ybax9iroay1l3ntky0/4.png","width":1080}])
Priority 4: Climate and Family Engagement
Cherry Hill Public Schools will ensure that all students, staff, and families feel a sense of belonging, empowerment, and support in a safe and secure environment.
![Priority 5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754940108/cherryhillk12njus/ea634ycchps6dugewnwv/5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754940108/cherryhillk12njus/ea634ycchps6dugewnwv/5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754940108/cherryhillk12njus/ea634ycchps6dugewnwv/5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754940108/cherryhillk12njus/ea634ycchps6dugewnwv/5.png","width":1080}])
Priority 5: Staff Recruitment and Retention
Cherry Hill Public Schools is committed to recruiting, supporting, and retaining the most highly-qualified and effective staff possible to support the success of all students.
Superintendent's Message
Dear Cherry Hill Community,
It is with great excitement and gratitude that I take this opportunity to introduce the Cherry Hill Public Schools Strategic Plan and Portrait of a Graduate publications. The Strategic Plan represents more than just a document; it is a comprehensive blueprint for our district’s growth and success as we look toward the future.
Since September 2024, we have adhered closely to the timeline and process we outlined from the start. This publication is the result of dedication, collaboration, and intention from individuals across our district and community. The plan was shaped by over 4,000 voices from our community and over 20 community discussions.
This plan is built around clear goals and strategies that will help us provide exceptional learning environments, develop innovative programs, and create opportunities for our students to succeed. Above all, it is rooted in our commitment to collaboration, transparency, and measurable progress. I also want to emphasize the connection between this plan and our district’s Portrait of a CHPS Graduate. While the Strategic Plan outlines our goals and priorities, the Portrait highlights the essential attributes we hope every Cherry Hill student will develop.
As Superintendent of Cherry Hill Public Schools, I am honored to lead the implementation of this plan. Alongside the Board of Education, my role is to champion these goals with district leadership, administrators, teachers, and staff, and to ensure that we remain intensely focused in achieving the goals we have set. Together, we will hold ourselves accountable to the goals outlined in the plan. Your role in this process is equally critical. I urge you to take the time to explore the Strategic Plan and understand how it will shape our district’s direction over the next five years. Please join us in supporting its implementation by staying engaged, providing feedback, and participating in the strategies that will bring our goals to life.
Thank you for dedicating the time to review this plan and for your commitment to our students’ success. Your efforts exemplify the dedication and care that define our Cherry Hill community. Together, I am confident we will achieve the goals in this plan and further strengthen the foundation for a vibrant and prosperous future for all our students.
With gratitude and optimism,
Dr. Kwame R. Morton, Sr.
Superintendent
District Goals Quarterly Updates
Quarterly Update #1: November 11, 2025
Quarterly Update #2: January 27, 2026
Quarterly Update #3: April 14, 2026
Quarterly Update #4: June 23, 2026
Superintendent
Kwame Morton, Sr., Ed.D.
School Board Members
President
Mrs. Gina Winters
Vice President
Mr. Adam Greenbaum
Members
Dr. Kurt Braddock
Mrs. Renee Cherfane
Mrs. Candi Cummings
Dr. Dean Drizin
Mrs. Melissa Manzano
Ms. Bridget Palmer
Ms. Miriam Stern
Mission:
Cherry Hill Public Schools will deliver highly engaging learning experiences while guiding our students to discover their strengths and passions.
We will provide an inclusive and educational environment that inspires our learners to contribute to local and global communities. Academic, social, and emotional needs of our students will be at the center of all we do.
In partnership with our families and the community, CHPS will prepare each student for future success by providing educational experiences that combine academic excellence with empathy, integrity, engagement, and action.
Vision:
Cherry Hill Public Schools is committed to guiding each student to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities through academic excellence, individual purpose, and passion.
Core Values:
INTEGRITY
EMPATHY
AGENCY AND EMPOWERMENT
EQUITY
![]()
PERSEVERANCE
The Strategic Plan Structure
A strategic plan is intended to guide the district from its current state to a vision for students and the district. The process of developing a strategic plan includes aligning the district’s current and future initiatives and available resources with the priorities, aims, and goals that are of greatest interest and importance to the district community. Each of the district’s strategic planning priorities should have aligned aims and goals. Aims reflect the changes the district plans to achieve, while goals represent the measurable targets the district will use to determine progress towards each aim. Reaching an aim requires accomplishing the associated goals. This plan represents a roadmap for district leaders to achieve the CHPS Strategic Plan using aims and goals to measure the district’s progress along the way.
The Strategic Planning Process
The CHPS Strategic Plan reflects what we have heard about our community’s hopes and needs. For the past year, CHPS leaders analyzed district data and engaged in gathering feedback from community members with support from an objective educational research firm, Hanover Research, to inform the drafting of the strategic plan. The timeline below outlines the three phases of this process.
1. Preparation - Summer/Fall 2024
CHPS leaders worked together to ensure the district was prepared and organized to begin the strategic planning process. The district engaged in the following preparatory projects and initiatives:
FORMED THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
The committee was comprised of community members, family members, district leaders, and school administrators.
LAUNCHED THE STRATEGIC PLAN DIAGNOSTIC SURVEY
The Diagnostic Survey collected feedback from all stakeholders on priorities and performance
WORKSHOP #1
The Strategic Planning Committee participated in a workshop that focused on the district’s mission, vision, and core values.
2. Research - Fall 2024/Winter 2025
CHPS stakeholders and Hanover worked together to analyze perception and student achievement data to identify gaps and trends in district outcomes, exploring differences in results. This analysis informed district leadership in determining action steps for the strategic planning process.
OUTCOMES DATA
Hanover Research conducted an independent analysis of student performance which district leaders analyzed to establish trends.
PERCEPTION DATA
Perception data was gathered and analyzed to determine student, parent, and staff perspectives.
WORKSHOPS #2/3
The Strategic Planning Committee participated in a workshop that focused on identifying the district priorities, aims and goals.
3. Drafting - Spring/Summer 2025
Hanover worked with district leaders and the Strategic Planning Committee to draft a strategic plan with clear accountability measures and targets for growth and change.
STAKEHOLDER VETTING AND FEEDBACK
The Strategic Plan was reviewed and refined based on feedback from key stakeholders.
DRAFT REVISION AND FINALIZATION
The CHPS draft was reviewed and revised to ensure alignment to the district’s mission and vision, the board’s direction, and to drive change.