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Talbot County board previews 'Portrait of a Graduate' video to anchor strategic plan
Summary
District leaders previewed a student-centered 'Portrait of a Graduate' video that outlines skills and dispositions (critical thinking, responsibility, adaptability, teamwork, empowerment) intended to guide the district strategic plan through 2029 and inform opening-day programming.
Dr. Peek and members of the creative team previewed a short video highlighting the district's 'Portrait of a Graduate' and said the piece will be shown at the district opening day and used throughout the year to reinforce strategic-plan priorities through 2029.
Students in the video spoke in their own voice about being critical thinkers, responsible, adaptable, team players and lifelong learners. Dr. Peek said the portrait reflects the talents and qualities expected of students before graduation and that the video was produced using a small team that prioritized student voice. Team members thanked families and noted some participants filmed while on vacation or at extracurricular activities.
Board members praised the student voice in the production and asked about measuring how the portrait affects students over time. One board member proposed revisiting the portrait at the end of the strategic-plan cycle to assess how well graduates embodied the attributes. Another suggested ongoing check-ins during the school year to see whether the portrait remains relatable to students and whether the district should adjust elements based on feedback.
Administrators said the video will be part of a broader communications and implementation plan, and they encouraged board members to look for related updates throughout the year. No formal action was taken; the item was informational.
