Board narrows strategic-plan language; favors single purpose and portrait-of-a-graduate focus

District and consultant presenters asked board members for feedback on a draft strategic plan that proposes a three‑year horizon and four priority areas: student learning and support; workforce retention and wellness; parent and community engagement; and financial stewardship.

Presenters explained the intent to keep the plan concise, actionable and measurable, with annual benchmarks and KPIs that the cabinet and steering committee would track. Several board members argued for a single, shortened purpose statement rather than separate mission and vision language and recommended weaving the district’s Portrait of a Graduate attributes directly into that statement so the public could see the student outcomes the district is aiming to produce.

Board members also recommended splitting commitments into two columns on the plan: one set of district/business commitments (for example, transparency, stewardship of public funds, professionalism) and one set of student values taken from the portrait of a graduate (adaptability, awareness, communication, critical thinking, integrity, resilience). Multiple board members emphasized that the plan must be a living document and that staff should return annually to report progress against benchmarks and propose adjustments when warranted.

Consultant and staff committed to refine wording, incorporate the portrait attributes beside district commitments, and build out KPIs and year‑one benchmarks for review at the June workshop and the cabinet/community sessions over the summer.

No formal vote was taken; staff will return with revised purpose language and proposed KPIs.