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Stafford schools launch "Elevate Stafford" strategic-planning process with Donovan Group
Summary
Staff presented the start of a new five-year strategic plan process called "Elevate Stafford," saying the Donovan Group will facilitate surveys, focus groups and community engagement; presenters emphasized inclusion of students, families and staff and a target survey response of about 20% of enrollment.
Board members and staff opened the meeting with a presentation launching the division's next five-year strategic plan, branded "Elevate Stafford," and announced a partnership with the Donovan Group to facilitate outreach and drafting.
The presenter described a phased process—planning and preparation, an assessment phase including a comprehensive survey and focus groups, community engagement sessions, work-group design, and internal action planning. "We want as many voices who want to be involved in the process," the presenter said, explaining the survey will include screening questions to report results by respondent subgroup and paper copies for those who need them. The firm said its goal is to achieve roughly 20% of enrollment as the target response rate so results stabilize across subgroups.
Board members asked about continuity with the current plan and whether earlier retreat feedback and student input would be reused; presenters said prior input will be incorporated and that the process will intentionally include students, parents, staff, business leaders and community partners. The presenters emphasized the value of a usable plan tied to staffing, budget, measurable tactics and an online dashboard for public tracking of progress.
The board did not take action tonight but asked staff to return with more detailed timelines and options for board feedback and engagement. No final adoption vote occurred at this meeting.
