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Darien Board outlines streamlined 2026–31 strategic‑plan process and unanimously approves consent agenda
Summary
At a March 4 special meeting, the Darien Board of Education reviewed an administration proposal to consolidate prior goals into four focus areas for a 2026–31 strategic plan, discussed stakeholder outreach and timing, and unanimously approved a consent agenda including quiz‑buzzer gifts and personnel actions.
At a special meeting on March 4, the Darien Board of Education heard an administration proposal to develop the district’s 2026–31 strategic plan internally and approved the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote.
Dr. Burns, the superintendent, told the board the administration proposes streamlining the existing seven strategic goals into four consolidated goal areas and developing the plan without an outside consultant. “This is an idea of how we can really locally develop the strategic plan,” Dr. Burns said, listing the priorities as strengthening teaching and learning for student growth and well‑being; recruiting, retaining and advancing staff; enhancing community engagement and communication; and ensuring strategic fiscal planning and operational efficiency.
The administration framed the approach as tightly connecting each goal to measurable action steps and performance indicators used to monitor progress. Dr. Burns said cabinet will draft initial…
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