Mary Beth Murphy

This 2019 State of the District Report for Westminster Public Schools reviews past achievements and outlines future strategic directions. It focuses on leveraging a mill levy override for critical investments in facilities, safety, and staff recruitment and retention, while also expanding programs like competency-based education, CTE, and creative arts. The report emphasizes adapting to demographic shifts, boosting enrollment, and advocating for equitable state education funding and accountability, building on the Vision 2020 strategic plan and looking ahead to a 2025 plan.

This Vision 2020 document details proposed investments derived from Real Estate Property Tax 4A and State Amendment 73 revenues, aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure and programs. Key strategic areas include educational leadership, career exploration and development, identity, and significant capital projects. Specific initiatives focus on technology upgrades, facilities maintenance, bus transportation, safety enhancements, staff recruitment and retention, expansion of CTE and creative arts programs, improvements in preschool, special education, and emergent bilingual services, alongside competitive compensation and resource provision.

This document outlines the "Ranum Reimagined" vision to transform the Ranum Campus into a state-of-the-art Career Technical Education (CTE) Center. The strategic priorities include refurbishing the campus building to provide expanded space and hands-on learning opportunities for students in Westminster High School's CTE programs, diversifying and expanding the existing 13 career pathways, and introducing new, market-relevant programs such as aerospace and first responder training. The intended outcomes are to prepare students for high-paying careers immediately after graduation, equip them with valuable certifications and degrees, and foster graduates who can contribute to and revitalize the local community.

The Iver C. Ranum Innovation Campus, a strategic initiative by Westminster Public Schools, aims to transform education by providing students with unique opportunities and specialized pathways in high-demand fields such as aviation, engineering, biotechnology, and cybersecurity. The plan focuses on preparing students for rewarding careers and higher education through industry credentials and college credits, while aligning educational offerings with community and industry needs. It also extends learning opportunities to adults for skill development, ultimately contributing to community improvement and strengthening.

The Board convened an executive session for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel to receive advice on specific legal questions.