Kari Bettencourt

The strategic plan for Bedford School District focuses on improving student academic performance through new strategies and better utilization of existing practices. It aims to enhance school safety, create a supportive work environment to attract and retain high-quality personnel, and explore the feasibility of developing a Junior Reserves Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) at Bedford High School. Additionally, the plan includes engaging students, staff, and families in developing self-awareness and responsible decision-making, enhancing homework policies, and improving the district's capacity to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct.

The Bedford School District's 2023-2026 strategic plan focuses on improving student achievement, enhancing school safety, creating a supportive work environment, and promoting student well-being. Specific areas of focus include implementing new teaching strategies, improving perimeter security and threat assessment protocols, enhancing employee retention through competitive compensation and professional development, investigating the feasibility of an ROTC program, promoting student self-awareness and mental health, and optimizing homework policies to maximize effectiveness and minimize impact on students and families. The plan utilizes performance metrics to track progress and includes timelines for achieving goals.