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Lamar CISD trustees hear draft five-year strategic plan emphasizing 'elite' access and 'breaking the mold'
Summary
Board-reviewed draft strategic plan sets vision, six values and five priorities after year-long community process; trustees will consider final adoption at a special meeting May 5.
The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees reviewed a draft five-year strategic plan on April 15 that sets a vision of “a values driven community where innovation thrives, excellence is the standard, and every student has access to an elite education.” The board will consider final adoption at a special called meeting May 5.
The draft plan — developed over a year by a strategic planning committee of teachers, administrators, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders and facilitated by JG Consulting — centers on six values (accountability, big thinking, compassion, excellence, integrity and joy) and five priorities including academic excellence, safety and belonging, staff recruitment and retention, home and community partnerships, and continuous improvement.
Committee representatives Vanessa Marsters and Pastor Jim Kyles presented the plan and described a broad public outreach process that included focus groups, town halls and a districtwide survey. Marsters said the committee intentionally used plain language so the plan would be widely understood. Kyles said the “breaking the mold” metaphor was chosen to emphasize adapting systems that keep students from realizing potential.
Board members praised the community-driven process and confirmed the plan’s next steps: the board finalizes vision and mission language, the superintendent’s office and leadership team will develop goals and measurable objectives over the summer, and the district aims to launch the plan publicly in August.
Superintendent Doctor Nivens thanked the community volunteers and singled out committee members for “stepping up” with sustained participation. Trustees stressed that the plan will be used as an operational guide and asked that campus- and department-level goals be vertically aligned to the new priorities.
The board did not take a formal vote on the strategic plan at the April 15 meeting; it is scheduled for action at the May 5 special meeting.
