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Board debates Cambridge Group, community impact group and desired outcomes for strategic plan
Summary
Board members debated using the Cambridge Group, an impact-group community engagement approach, or a hybrid. Trustees emphasized a strategic plan that produces measurable outcomes, a dashboard of KPIs and accountability tied to finances and facilities.
The board held an extended discussion about how to structure the district's next strategic-planning process and whether to hire or pair outside vendors. Several trustees recommended a plan that is both community-driven and outcome-oriented, combining broad stakeholder input with a clear implementation roadmap and measurable key performance indicators.
One trustee urged keeping a "portrait of a..." framework at the center of the work and moving beyond purely operational plans, arguing the process should pivot the district toward workforce readiness and applied professional skills. Staff and trustees discussed a hybrid approach: an "impact group" or community-engagement front end to gather input, with the Cambridge Group or similar vendor providing the implementation and accountability framework.
Trustees and staff emphasized deliverables: a 3—5-year vision, an implementation roadmap with measurable KPIs and a communications toolkit. Several board members said they want clear expectations and a steering committee that includes community representation to guarantee ownership and follow-through.
Next steps: staff will continue discussions with the Cambridge Group and the impact-group organizers and plan an agenda item for a future meeting to settle vendor selection and scope.
