Strengths & Opportunities

High quality staff dedicated to meeting the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of children
Widespread commitment to educating the whole child
Strong support from active parents, community members, and alumni
Consistent record and reputation of excellence and high achievement on standardized measures
Widespread commitment to educational equity and success for all students
Exceptional student-centered programming and resources in many area
Use of data to inform instructional and programming decisions
Commitment among staff to continuing education
Dedicated technology fund, supporting the ongoing and changing technology needs of the district
High quality facilities and grounds, funded by dedicated maintenance budget

Financial instability due, in part, to growing enrollment and relatively flat revenue stream
Widespread concern about behavioral and mental health needs of children, across all ages
Need to address institutional racism, inequitable opportunities, and discrepant achievement of students of color
Need for comprehensive professional development plan and necessary resources/expectations
Desire/need to strengthen feelings of inclusion, trust, and connectedness among staff
Need for increased diversity among staff
Inconsistent support of some within community
Varied success with communication and messaging, among staff and with community
Space concerns on several campuses, with limited flexibility to accommodate growing enrollment
Need for comprehensive technology plan, expectations, and accountability
Need for greater unity or “one-ness” across district; balance of coherence and collective autonomy