Eden Prairie Independent School District 272

This document outlines the Eden Prairie School Board's annual work plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. It details a comprehensive schedule of monthly board meetings and workshops, focusing on policy monitoring, required board actions, and superintendent agenda items. Key areas of focus include financial planning and budgeting, policy development and oversight related to governance, executive limitations, and operational matters, and continuous self-evaluation. The plan aims to ensure structured governance, operational efficiency, and fiscal responsibility within the school district.

The document provides a schedule for the school board meetings, including brief business meetings, regular business meetings, board workshops, and a joint meeting with the city council. The calendar outlines the specific dates, times, and locations for these various sessions throughout the school year.

This strategic plan outlines four main priorities to enhance the educational environment and student outcomes. The plan focuses on ensuring the safety and security of students and staff, maintaining high-quality and accessible facilities, and promoting overall well-being through thoughtful design. It also aims to optimize facility utilization for both educational and community engagement, prepare students for future success by providing real-world experiences and career exploration, and foster holistic student performance across academics, arts, and athletics.

This strategic plan outlines four key priorities: Meeting Basic Needs, Enhancing Environment & Experience, Expanding Access for Each, and Elevating for the Future. It focuses on ensuring student and staff safety, security, and wellbeing through optimal structural maintenance and accessibility upgrades in all district environments. The plan also aims to cultivate identity, maximize facility use for learning and community engagement, elevate student performance across all abilities and disciplines, and increase authentic real-world learning experiences for students.

This document, a transcript of 'Flock Talk,' details the active involvement of Eden Prairie High School students in the strategic planning process for Eden Prairie Schools. Students are tasked with analyzing comprehensive community feedback gathered from 'world cafes' to identify and validate key themes and strategic priorities. The initiative aims to ensure all voices are heard, inspire community-wide engagement, and collectively determine the future direction and improvements for the school system, focusing on synthesizing diverse ideas into actionable strategies.