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Southington board hears strategic-plan draft after yearlong community outreach
Summary
Consultant Richard Lemons presented a draft strategic plan framework after a year of interviews, focus groups and a 3,000‑person survey; the plan centers on five priorities including curriculum, student well‑being and facilities.
The Southington Board of Education received an update on a draft strategic plan Tuesday after more than a year of community input and a survey that drew more than 3,000 responses.
Consultant Dr. Richard Lemons told the board the steering committee collected weeks of interviews, focus groups and an in‑depth survey and has developed a framework of core values and five strategic priorities to guide the district.
"We had over 3,000 people spend time on this survey," Dr. Lemons said, describing detailed multiple‑choice and open‑ended responses that informed the plan. "The title that emerged from the steering committee is care, engage, inspire, and prepare."
Why it matters: The plan will be the district's road map for investments and annual decisions. Board members and the consultant said the document is…
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