Superintendent Taylor outlines 2025–26 growth plan emphasizing vision, communication and cultural leadership

Superintendent Dr. Taylor presented a growth plan at the McCreary County Board of Education’s Aug. 26 meeting that sets district goals for 2025–26 on vision, communication and cultural leadership.

For Standard 1 Dr. Taylor proposed a goal to "develop and implement a clear districtwide vision and mission statement in collaboration with the board of education and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and improve communication across all schools and departments" by 2026. For Standard 3 (cultural leadership) the superintendent proposed designing and implementing a districtwide communication and engagement plan by June 30, 2026, intended to increase transparency, foster trust and include feedback loops for internal and external stakeholders. Dr. Taylor also reviewed a 30/60/90-day plan and noted the district is already beyond the initial 30-day stage.

Board members received the uploaded growth plan for review. The transcript records the presentation and a second to the motion to enter executive session later in the meeting but does not show a formal board vote adopting or modifying the growth plan in the excerpt.

Why this matters: the plan lays out priorities for district leadership and stakeholder engagement and sets dates for developing a refreshed mission/vision and a communications strategy, both of which can shape district decision-making and public outreach.

The board may take further procedural steps at a later meeting to adopt the plan, solicit stakeholder input, or require revisions.