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OPRF board frames governance priorities; asks teams to develop SMART goals on communication, facilities and school environment
Summary
The board discussed three priority goal categories — communication, facilities & finance, and school environment/academic achievement — and directed teams to return with SMART goals at the next meeting. Members also discussed safety monitoring, freshman‑curriculum monitoring and increased board presence at school events.
OAK PARK, Ill. — Oak Park and River Forest Board of Education members spent a substantial portion of their Aug. 21 meeting shaping governance priorities and asking staff and trustees to convert broad themes into time‑bound SMART goals for board adoption.
The board framed three primary categories for next‑year goals: communication; facilities and finance; and school environment paired with academic achievement. Members said they want clearer goal language, measurable targets and regular reporting so the board can track…
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