Kearsarge Regional School District

The board meeting included several administrative actions, such as accepting staff resignations, retirements, and hiring a new Assistant Principal. Purchase recommendations were approved for middle-school campus signage, math textbooks, student and teacher technology, and a new district website. Additionally, the board approved a lead remediation grant, a cooperative sports team partnership, and adopted various district policies covering topics such as bullying prevention, safe school zones, board officer conduct, and bidding requirements. A presentation regarding school board member duties and responsibilities was also conducted.

The board received reports from administration and student representatives regarding educational finance, personnel actions including resignations and new hires, and updates on district programs such as food services and student activities. A presentation on the integration of artificial intelligence in the classroom was discussed. The board took action on several purchase recommendations for software and training, authorized food price increases, and approved a scholarship deposit. Additionally, they addressed board member authority regarding federal program assurances, reviewed subcommittee reports on facilities, policy, and communications, and held sessions regarding out-of-district student placements.

The board meeting addressed administrative reports, including updates on professional development, staff hiring, and resignations. Key discussion topics included an update from the AI committee regarding ethical integration in the classroom, purchase recommendations for software and educational training programs, and the establishment of food service price changes for the upcoming school year. The board also reviewed and discussed facilities committee reports concerning potential consolidation and cost savings, as well as several policy revisions. Additionally, the board approved out-of-district student placements and granted authority for signing federal program assurances.

This document details the agenda and objectives for Strategic Planning Workshop #2, which aims to develop preliminary core priorities, or "Core Pillars," for the District's strategic plan. The workshop focuses on identifying and prioritizing the most critical outcomes the District must achieve over the next three to five years to ensure strength, effectiveness, and sustainability. Expected outcomes include generating outcome-oriented ideas, clustering them into strategic priority areas, and selecting 4-6 core pillars to guide the District's success by 2031, along with defining data requirements.

This document outlines the initial workshop discussions and summary notes for the Kearsarge Regional School District's strategic planning process, focusing on establishing a clear, shared direction for the district's evolution towards 2031. Key strategic considerations include addressing declining enrollment, managing property tax burdens, mitigating workforce shortages, and adapting to rapid technological advancements. The identified themes for priority development emphasize the personalization of learning, competency development, alignment with 'Portrait of a Graduate' models, and the impact of artificial intelligence, facilities, and culture on educational outcomes. The plan aims to guide Board decision-making, resource allocation, and long-term planning through data and stakeholder input.