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Board Governance Goal

BOARD GOVERNANCE GOAL 2026-27


By June 30, 2027, the Board of Directors will strengthen its governance practices related to community engagement, transparency, and strategic leadership by implementing intentional communication and engagement strategies supporting the district's 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.

As evidence of success, the Board will increase positive responses ("Most of the Time" and "Always") related to Standard 5 (Engage the local community and represent the values and expectations they hold for their schools) on the annual Board Self-Assessment, from 86% to at least 92%, while increasing "Always" responses from 48% to at least 60%.

The process will include:

  • Conducting at least one Board work session/board retreat focused on governance, community engagement, and Strategic Plan progress during the 2026-27 school year;
  • Increasing the Board’s visibility at district sponsored events;
  • Providing annual public Strategic Plan progress updates during regular board meetings that include progress toward district goals, performance measures, and key initiatives;
  • Increasing opportunities for two-way communication with stakeholders by participating in at least four community engagement opportunities (e.g., listening sessions, community forums, school visits, advisory groups, or other outreach events) during the school year;
  • Reviewing Board communication practices at least twice during the year to ensure meeting agendas, supporting materials, and Board decisions are communicated in a timely, transparent, and accessible manner to the community;
  • Completing the annual Board Self-Assessment by June 30, 2027 and using the results to identify governance priorities for the 2027-28 Board Governance Goal.

Progress will be documented and reviewed quarterly through the Board Planning Meeting Template, Friday Board Briefings, Strategic Plan progress reports, and Board meeting minutes.