Tacoma Public Schools presents first reading of 2025 strategic-plan goals after community survey of 2,200 respondents

District staff presented a first reading of Tacoma Public Schools' proposed strategic-plan goals for 2025 and described outreach that informed the draft goals, including a January survey that drew about 2,200 responses.

Chief communications officer Tanisha Jumper (identified in the meeting as the presenter) reviewed the outreach timeline: initial presentation in September, study sessions in October and February, a survey released January 24 with responses collected through February 9, and additional stakeholder outreach via newsletters, text messages and social media. "We got a very good response. We got 2,200 responses, and as you can see, more than half of those were parents," Jumper said.

Jumper summarized draft goals grouped under academic achievement, partnership and participation, and safe and supported schools. The academic goal emphasizes readiness to learn, resourcing for teachers, equitable access to preschool and academic programs, and graduating students with post-high-school readiness. Partnership and participation focuses on family engagement and community partnerships; the safe-and-supported goal lists access to food, transportation and trusted adults, and student voice in decision-making.

The presentation indicated benchmarks will be developed in April, with a first reading of benchmarks scheduled for April 27 and potential board adoption of benchmarks on May 8. The board completed the first reading of the goals at this meeting; no adoption vote was taken. A board member praised the phrasing as inclusive and ambitious.

Ending: The district will return with benchmark language and a second reading; the board expects a potential adoption vote at a future meeting following the public-review and benchmark process.