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Commissioners approve K‑State Extension facilitation to update Harvey County strategic plan for small fee
Summary
The board voted to contract K‑State Extension to facilitate an updated strategic planning process for Harvey County, with an initial fee of $200 and a timeline aiming for completion ahead of the next budget season.
Harvey County commissioners voted Aug. 26 to work with K‑State Extension to review and update the county’s strategic goals, approving an initial facilitation arrangement for a fee of $200.
The facilitator described a process that begins with reviewing the existing strategic plan, conducting stakeholder interviews or a needs assessment, drafting revised goals and measurable action steps, then returning to the commission for adoption. K‑State Extension emphasized a collaborative approach: staff will draft questions and processes but the county will approve the direction, scope and stakeholders involved.
Commissioners discussed timing and noted the county’s budget calendar is compressed; county staff suggested a finish date by the next budget season or February if the commission wants a quicker turnaround. Commissioners asked for initial work sessions and agreed K‑State would begin with the existing plan and department‑head input. The board approved the engagement and set the process in motion.
