It is important to have some information about the organization that strategic planning will cover. This section of the strategic plan provides a quick review of the organization in order to understand the circumstances in which the organization is operating. The purpose of this portion of the plan is to provide background information on Brendel Elementary School in Grand Blanc, Michigan. It also provides some knowledge about the history of this organization. Therefore, this section provides general information about Brendel Elementary School to understand its needs and ambitions with a brief history of its birth and where it is now. Brendel School Background In the Grand Blanc, Michigan area, there are sixteen (16) schools serving students from kindergarten to grades 12. Fifteen of them are public schools and one private school. In Grand Blanc Township, there are three school districts: Grand Blanc Academy School District, Grand Blanc School District, and Woodland Park Academy School District. Additionally, there are twelve (12) elementary schools in Grand Blanc, five (5) middle schools, one (1) high school, and sixteen (16) preschools. (http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/michigan/grand-blanc/)“In the Grand Blanc School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible to receive special needs services. The Grand Blanc School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELLs). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English language skills. "(http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/michigan/district/grand-blanc-school-district/) In 2013, Brendel School received more than 13 students who......half of the sheet ......andblanc.districtdata.schoolfusion.us/modules/locker/files/get_group_file.phtml?gid=512975&fid=1894667&sessionid=facee82f3846fb7d4694c87d5a254573 ) This year 2013-2014, the total number of students enrolled is 470 students From 2008 to 2013 Mrs. Rachel Turner was the principal of Brendel School until Mr. Trevor Alward took over the position recently in June 2013. All school education programs come from the State Board of Education for. all public schools and that hasn't been changed for a long time. Since the school's inception, there were some competing public elementary schools such as Reid Elementary School, Indian Hill Elementary School and Myers Elementary School. These three schools capture more Brendel School students and more staff. Furthermore, they participate more in public activities than the Brendel School and obtain higher scores in the state school rankings.