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Shorewood superintendent unveils community-driven strategic plan and highlights student outcomes
Summary
Superintendent Laurie Burgos presented the district's new five-year strategic plan, highlighted a 99% graduation rate, multilingual student body, awards for students and staff, and four priority areas intended to guide budgeting and operational decisions.
Laurie Burgos, superintendent of the Shorewood School District, presented a community-driven strategic plan at the district’s annual meeting and budget hearing, and highlighted student outcomes and equity initiatives she said the plan will center.
"The Shorewood School District is an inclusive community that values, supports, and challenges every student so they thrive now and in the future they choose," Burgos said, reading the district's new promise statement. She said the district continues to report strong outcomes — citing a 99% graduation rate and that about 35% of students are students of color — while acknowledging persistent gaps for Black students and students with disabilities.
Burgos said the strategic plan sets four priority areas with five-year goals, drivers of success and measurable indicators: challenging and engaging learning; a culture of belonging and growth; strong partnerships; and operational excellence. She described community engagement in the process: surveys, 16 focus groups with over 100 participants, and a planning committee of more than 50 people.
On equity and inclusion, Burgos noted the district was selected as one of eight nationwide partners with the Swift Education Center at the University of Kansas to strengthen inclusion for students with significant disabilities. She also cited civic-learning initiatives — including student legislative seminars and participation in the Wisconsin Democracy Schools pilot — and global learning achievements such as multiple students earning the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy.
Why it matters: the strategic plan will guide budget priorities and the district’s public engagement as it faces state-level funding pressure and potential future referendum decisions. Burgos emphasized the need for broad community participation in implementing the plan in coming years.
Looking ahead: Burgos said she will report progress through regular board reports and that the district will form a community task force to examine enrollment projections and potential scenarios that could inform referendum planning.
"We want students to take ownership of their learning," Burgos said, describing the district’s student profile and long-term aims.
