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District highlights strategic plan focus on 'all' and adoption of School Status Connect communications tool
Summary
Staff reviewed the district’s 5‑year strategic plan entering its final year, noted a reduction in a fund‑balance target from 9% to 7%, and highlighted School Status Connect usage — about 260,000 messages and 24,000 active contacts — as a major two‑way communications initiative.
Courtney reviewed the strategic plan and said the district is entering the fifth year of a five‑year plan; she emphasized the board’s decision to highlight the word "all" across several pillars to underscore inclusive language. "We're entering the 5th year of our 5 year strategic plan," the presenter said, and described minor changes from the recent retreat, notably a fund‑balance target reduction from 9% to 7%.
On communications, the presenter said the district implemented School Status Connect and has seen high engagement: "there were, like, 260,000 messages sent out," and staff reported "We have 24,000 active contacts." Board members asked about household representation within those contacts and suggested adding anonymous feedback options and pre‑K guidance on back‑to‑school materials; staff said those items will be pursued as next steps.
