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Wakefield board approves NASB strategic‑planning contract
Summary
The Wakefield Community School Board voted unanimously Dec. 8 to hire the Nebraska Association of School Boards to lead a multi‑year strategic planning process, approving a development‑year fee of $5,000 and authorizing the superintendent to execute the agreement.
The Wakefield Community School Board voted unanimously Dec. 8 to approve a strategic‑planning proposal from the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) and authorize the district to enter into an agreement to facilitate a three‑to‑five year planning process.
Superintendent Matt Farup recommended acceptance of NASB’s proposal, noting that the process includes stakeholder surveys, community focus groups and yearly progress analysis. Board member Jeffrey Keagle moved to approve the proposal; board member Erik Haglund seconded the motion, and the vote was 6–0.
NASB’s proposal outlines an initial development year that includes up to three Strategic Overview Committee meetings, two community focus groups, online surveys of staff, students and patrons, and a district needs analysis. The proposal lists a projected initial fee of $5,000 for Year 1 and an estimated minimum five‑year fee of $15,000 for the district’s enrollment level (575 students). The NASB Board Leadership team will provide facilitation, data compilation and annual progress support.
The Board’s approval authorizes the administration to proceed with contract execution and community engagement steps identified in the proposal. The board asked administration to schedule follow‑up sessions to review the timeline and community outreach plan before public engagement begins.
