Superintendent advances strategic plan, sets goals; highlights graduation and attendance data

Superintendent Karen told the Longview School District board during a study session that the district will launch a stakeholder‑centered strategic planning process this school year, with student voice central to the effort. The district has contracted with Scholar First (Dr. Campbell) to guide the effort and set an ambitious timeline that targets board approval of a final plan by April 13.

Karen summarized the strategic‑planning structure: a district leadership writing group, a virtual core planning team of roughly 50 stakeholders (staff, students, families, community, board members) to vet drafts, and a larger instructional planning team of more than 70 educators who will develop research‑based practices tied to four goal areas. She said the process will produce a graduate profile, mission and promise statement, goals,…