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Sweet Home board adopts strategic plan despite dissent over 'global citizenry' language
Summary
The board approved the district Strategic Plan at the June 16 meeting (Yes 6, No 1). Board member Dirk Rabenold cast the lone no vote, citing concerns that some components (including 'global citizenry') reflect directives from state education authorities and political viewpoints.
The Sweet Home Board of Education voted to approve the district’s Strategic Plan as presented at the June 16 meeting by a recorded vote of six in favor and one opposed.
Board member Dirk Rabenold explained his dissent during informational remarks, saying he had concerns about particular elements in the plan that he said were being pushed from the State Education Department. Rabenold stated: "The reason I voted no to the strategic plan is not that I have a problem with the plan. I do have problems with some of the components that are being pushed from Albany State Ed, like the global citizenry. It feels like it's coming from a political view, and that really bothered me." He emphasized that his vote was intended as a restraint on state influence rather than a rejection of the volunteers and staff who drafted the plan.
The board chair and other members thanked volunteers and staff for the plan and moved forward to adopt it. The minutes indicate the strategic plan will guide district priorities for the coming years.
