STRATEGIC PLAN

As our Board engaged in its deliberations about proposing a bond election, it had examined whether such action would sufficiently support the district's long-term strategic plan. The strategic plan for the district prioritizes four main outcomes and identifies key strategies for reaching each of those outcomes.  A copy of that plan is at the bottom of this page.

In alignment with Strategy 2.1, the Board has engaged in a sustained and comprehensive planning process to develop and refine the comprehensive facilities project to meet emerging and long-term facility needs and challenges of the district.

In alignment with Strategy 2.2, the Board determined that the facilities resources proposed in the comprehensive facilities project supported effective learning environments, effective space allocation, and the health & safety of students, staff, and members of the public.  In further alignment with Strategy 2.2, the Board determined that the only mechanism for securing the financial resources necessary for completing the comprehensive facilities project is through the successful passage of a bond initiative.

In alignment with Strategy 2.3, the Board made clear that both our existing facilities and the proposed facility additions are vital supports to the success of our students, our staff, and the school district.  The Board also determined that the comprehensive facilities project improves, and adds to, the safety and functionality of the facilities that are of necessary use to our students, staff, and public.  

In alignment with Strategy 2.4, the Board determined that the comprehensive facilities project and the proposed bond issuance demonstrates capital and facilities planning by completing additions and renovations that are determined to be necessary to support learning, safety, efficient operations, and student success. The proposed additions and renovations are being proposed for completion now instead of deferring them to an unknown date in the future which would increase their eventual cost and delay the value-of-use of the facilities improvements realized by our students, our staff, and our public. 

The Board has determined that Heartland Community Schools needs to continue to be a going proposition - providing service and driving success for generations to come. The proposed facilities project supports the long-term success of the school district, its students, its staff, and its communities. Furthermore, completion of the project with the proposed, additional bond funding allows the Board to complete the project in a financially responsible manner that is very conventional and predictable as it is integrated into the district's long-term financial planning.