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Throughout the planning process and beyond, keeping staff updated and informed about the strategic plan has been a priority for MESD.
June 2023 Superintendent's Message to Staff
Strategic Planning Update
Strategic Planning Update
Dear MESD Colleagues, Students, Families, and Community,
As we approach the end of the 2022-2023 school year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey we have undertaken together. It has been an extraordinary year filled with challenges, resilience, and tremendous achievements. As we look back on this school year, we can proudly celebrate the accomplishments and milestones we have achieved together. We continue to embrace innovation and adaptability.
This school year we:
Launched the East County Bridges program with community partners across the region to (re)engage youth
Reinstituted Outdoor School to a 6-day overnight program
Engaged case-by-case on students eligible for record expungements
Continued to provide structural social skills training, behavioral intervention, and evidence-based academic instruction and support for students
Completed Equity Audit used to guide our strategic planning process
Convened Courageous Conversation Training county-wide
Implemented MESD Equity Teams
Implemented MESD Affinity Spaces
Created and launched a district Anti-racism resources website
Increased participation in Multnomah Educators Rising (Grow Your Own)
Supported component districts with Student Success Act implementation and ODE’s Integrated Guidance application process
Restructured HR to increase efficiency with onboarding, recruitment, retention, and development of a culturally responsive workforce
Provided ongoing support for component districts' curriculum adoption and implementation of best practices in instruction and assessment
Expanded regional networks to provide additional supports for teachers and district leade
Provided relevant information, guidance, safety protocols, and health updates to students, families, and districts across the region
Launched a new Referral Bonus Program through collaboration with AFSCME/MEA unions
Launched Fiber-Optic Network, increasing students' home internet speed and access across the region
Engage in district and county-wide conversations to revise and relaunch MESD’s new strategic plan
Adopted a new mission and vision
We are currently implementing “The Blueprint28.” As an organization, we are creating, aligning, and resignifying systems, processes, procedures, and best practices. Through the “Blueprint” we are set to achieve three goals:
Goal 1: Creating a High-Quality Learning Experience for All
Goal 2: Operationalizing Systems that Engage & Empower Communities
Goal 3: Building a Culturally Responsive Workforce
As part of this journey, we have a new logo that we will launch for the “Back to School” event.
All this work was only possible because of YOU. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated MESD team who have gone above and beyond to ensure that our students received the best possible education despite the uncertainties and disruptions we faced. Your unwavering commitment to our students' well-being and academic growth has been nothing short of inspiring. Thank you for your resilience, creativity, and tireless efforts.
With Gratitude,
Dr. Paul E. Coakley
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