OmniTech outlines tight strategic‑planning timeline; board told framework vote planned for mid‑March
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OmniTech told the Midland Public Schools board it has begun stakeholder interviews and data collection, described a SOAR analysis approach, and set a timeline that would allow a framework vote in mid‑March and potential millage language to be ready the following August.
OmniTech International presented a high‑level strategic‑planning process to the Midland Public Schools Board on Oct. 20, describing an accelerated timetable and a broad stakeholder engagement plan that will include students, staff, parents, unions and community organizations.
Leanne Keller, OmniTech’s CEO and chief consultant, said the firm has already started interviews and is collecting environmental‑scan data to inform a SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) analysis. She said the process is multi‑phased: kickoff, data collection, framework development, detailed planning and finally maintenance and tracking, and that the district’s planning team has met once and includes three board members.
Keller cautioned the timeline is aggressive but feasible; she said stakeholders will see both short and longer surveys, visioning sessions, interviews and creative student engagement (including visual responses and social media components). “We are very open to everyone’s feedback,” she said, noting the team will present a draft framework in mid‑March and, if the board opts to pursue a bond, millage language would need to be ready by early August.
Board members asked about how the strategic plan will integrate with facilities work; Keller and trustees said the chosen facilities consultant should align closely with OmniTech to avoid parallel processes. Trustees asked for frequent touch points and special meetings to dig into the data. The board accepted the presentation and planned further updates in regular and special meetings.