The school corporation will administer a strategic-planning survey to students in grades 5 through 12 and to staff, parents and community members after the board approved the measure.

Dr. Long (district administrator) said the survey is a first step in building the district’s next strategic plan and that the district will share the student survey with parents for review and allow opt-outs. He said the results will be combined with other recent surveys (on communication preferences and building climate) and used by a vendor assisting with the strategic plan to identify priorities and pillars for the plan.

Dr. Long said the district expects to administer the survey in February and will also provide opportunities for focus groups and other input channels. Board members asked about opt-outs and whether surveys would be conducted in school; administration said students would be surveyed in school, parents could review questions and families could opt out if they prefer.

A motion to approve the strategic-planning survey passed by voice vote. The transcript records “the ayes have it.”