Board finalizes draft goals and previews public-facing strategic dashboard; trustees debate stakeholder engagement format
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Summary
The board discussed and refined draft goals for 2025–26 encompassing student achievement, aligning finances to priorities, governance/training and stakeholder engagement. Assistant Supt. Rhonda Henry previewed a new public-facing, real-time dashboard (NIVE K12 360 partnership) and trustees debated whether community engagement should be committee-
President Terri Weems presented four draft board goals for 2025–26: 1) strengthen student achievement oversight and accountability, 2) align financial resources with strategic priorities, 3) improve governance through training and retreats, and 4) build community trust and stakeholder engagement. Trustees asked staff to clarify timelines and who would drive particular tasks (board vs. superintendent vs. committees).
Trustees debated the role of a standing community engagement committee versus staff- and stakeholder-led dialogue sessions. Some trustees preferred continuing stakeholder conversations by inviting groups to meet informally before board meetings; others urged retaining a formal committee structure for accountability. Trustees agreed to revisit the committee question when a new board member is seated and asked staff to proceed with monthly stakeholder invitations tied to agenda items and to report back on uptake and effectiveness.
Assistant Superintendent Rhonda Henry previewed the district’s strategic dashboard and announced a planned public-facing, real-time scoreboard produced with a vendor (NIVE K12 360). The dashboard will track four strategic goal areas with key indicators (literacy foundational skills, attendance, staff HR engagement survey results, access to advanced coursework and special-education participation) and will be updated quarterly; a December dashboard will include additional measures (graduation rate, special education participation, advanced coursework).
Why it matters: The board goals guide superintendent evaluation, district priorities and budget alignment. Trustees asked for clarity on measures and requested that staff align superintendent goals, board goals and the 10-year facilities plan.
Next steps: Staff will publish the dashboard and return with a revised board-goals document incorporating trustee edits. The board will finalize goals after an email comment window and the next policy committee meeting.