Melissa Rodriguez

The Fitchburg Public Schools' strategic plan outlines a collaborative process to establish a clear direction for improving student outcomes and ensuring continuous growth, with a focus on the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The planning involves stakeholder engagement, SWOT analysis, and data-driven insights to define the district's vision, mission, values, and priorities. Key strategic areas include enhancing family and community engagement, strengthening academic excellence in literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science, and providing robust student support services across school counseling, mental health, and multilingual education. The plan also emphasizes effective grant resource management, facility improvements, and the development of athletic programs to foster student development and achievement.

The Code of Character and Conduct for Fitchburg Public Schools outlines a comprehensive framework to ensure a safe, respectful, and caring educational environment for all students. It establishes shared values, stakeholder rights, and responsibilities. The document details support systems for social, emotional, and behavioral development, including mental health resources and a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). A core focus is on progressive and restorative discipline practices that prioritize skill-building, conflict resolution, and reintegration, aligning with state laws to reduce exclusionary practices while promoting a positive school culture and addressing various conduct-related policies.