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Centennial SD presents draft comprehensive plan (2026—2029), posts for 28-day public review
Summary
District staff outlined the draft 2026—2029 comprehensive plan, introduced the "Centennial Compass" values and mission, and opened the mandatory 28-day thought-exchange public review ahead of the March 31 state submission; the committee voted to forward several library- and conference-related items to the full board for approval.
District staff presented an overview of Centennial School District's draft comprehensive plan for 2026—2029 and began the required public-review period.
The presenter said the plan is due to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by March 31 and that the district had posted the 64-page draft for the required 28-day thought-exchange review, which allows qualitative comments and community input. "Yesterday, we posted it to the public for the required 28 day review," the presenter said, noting the plan includes an executive overview and embedded supplemental plans (induction, professional development, gifted education).
The presentation described the "Centennial Compass," the plan's set of stakeholder values (student-centered focus, unified effort, leadership with integrity, access and opportunity, excellence in teaching), and the proposed mission: "We empower the growth of the whole student through exceptional teaching and learning experiences." The committee heard the plan's timeline: committee review, Feb.10 presentation, and Feb.24 full-board consideration ahead of the March 31 state deadline.
Staff described a broad stakeholder process (a ~40-member steering committee, thought-exchange survey, faculty and parent advisory review, and student feedback at William Tennant High School). The presenter reported 90 respondents to the thought-exchange on the first day and summarized early satisfaction scores.
At the meeting's close the committee voted unanimously to forward several recommended items to the full board for approval, including: book descriptions for an author visit at McDonald Elementary, library book orders for Klinger Middle School, Laue College Middle School and McDonald Elementary, and a request to approve travel/overnight attendance at a 2026 Kappa legal symposium. The committee's actions were procedural referrals to the full board for purchase or final approval.
Next steps: public comments will be accepted through the thought-exchange; staff will present revisions and public feedback at the committee and then to the full board on the stated timeline.
