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Oley Valley School District presents comprehensive plan, opens 28-day public review ahead of March deadline
Summary
District staff reviewed survey results and key goals in the 202629 comprehensive plan, announced a 28-day public review and said the board must vote in March because the plan is due March 31; survey included 151 district responses and showed broadly positive ratings across academics, safety and extracurriculars.
Oley Valley School District officials on Feb. 17 walked the school board through a draft comprehensive plan and opened it for a 28-day public review required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
District staff summarized results from a districtwide survey that drew 151 responses and said most respondents rated academics, safety, facilities and extracurricular programs positively. Mr. Weston, who led the presentation, said the plan organizes material on pages 17 through the district profile and pages 3448 as the body of goals and strategies, with specific Kto— initiatives and measurable targets tied to budget alignment over the next three years. "Pages 1 through 7 is just district information," Weston said while outlining how the steering committee structured the document.
The presentation highlighted priorities including a Kthrough— structured-literacy mandate (described in the plan as a requirement), data-driven instruction, continued professional development and fiscal responsibility tied to measurable goals. Weston said the plan incorporates a needs assessment using state and local assessment data, equity considerations for subgroups (special education, English-language learners and economically disadvantaged students) and existing supplemental plans such as special education and Title I.
Parent and community input was a focus: Marissa Horn, who identified herself as president of the Olin Values Association, praised district music teachers and the broader contributions of extracurricular staff to students' confidence and teamwork. Student representative Eva listed upcoming events and extracurricular highlights and encouraged public participation in events including the Mosaic concerts on Feb. 2627.
Board members were told the draft is "printed right from the state" and will be posted publicly; the administration said it will accept comments during the 28-day review and return the plan for a March vote because the final document must be submitted by March 31. Mrs. Harris (curriculum chair) later moved to approve a 28-day public review for the 202629 comprehensive plan; the motion passed by roll call.
Next steps: the district will accept public comment during the 28-day posting period, incorporate any changes staff and the steering committee deem appropriate, and place the plan on the March agenda for formal board action.
