ConVal is asking for more input from the district on the development of its next strategic plan.
After a survey that closed in December regarding the district’s communications efforts, a new questionnaire is asking about specific topics in the strategic plan the district is developing, such as the health of district buildings, the strength of the district’s curriculum and the overall culture of the schools.
Surveys are available through the district website, with one each for parents/guardians of students, ConVal staff members, students and general community members. If someone falls into more than one category, they should take all applicable surveys.
The survey will be open through Tuesday.
“It’s going to feed into our strategic planning process,” said School Board Chair Tim Theberge upon announcing the surveys at the district’s community forum. “They are all presented to the board and for strategic planning purposes, that is very important.”
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders stated that the input gathered by these surveys is vital in the district developing a strategic plan that reflects community goals.
Rizzo Saunders previously said strategic plans act as a roadmap to guide the district over the next five years, with highlighted projects and goals to help the district grow and strengthen over the coming years.
The previous strategic plan was created in 2016, and lasted until June of 2021, with goals relating to student achievement, community culture and improving district operations, each with steps on how to achieve them and each based on feedback from the community at the time.
One of the programs Rizzo Saunders said came out of that plan was the district’s one-to-one technology rollout, in which each ConVal student received an assigned device for educational use.
The new plan is set to be drafted by June, and Rizzo Saunders said many groups are meeting to discuss potential goals, including district curriculum, finances, personnel and general wellness. As the components of the next plan get honed, more community input will likely be sought.
“It really does matter; we really do read all of your answers,” said Theberge. “Those do go into informing our decisions.”