Board Briefs

The Board reviewed the annual Scan of the Environment during its regular meeting on March 6. This comprehensive analysis is tied to the District’s strategic planning process. It covers the trends significantly impacting the District, evaluates the District’s Key Success Factors, and identifies needs related to these areas. The District’s Key Success Factors include: 

• Outstanding Student Performance
• Rigorous and Coherent Programs/Services
• Highly Qualified Staff
• Social-Emotional Well-Being
• A Safe Learning and Working Environment
• A Healthy Financial Position

Among the needs identified during the Scan of the Environment are: 

• Ensuring student proficiency and growth, with continued attention to academic areas requiring targeted support
• Maintaining ongoing curriculum revisions
• Monitoring legislation and orders from the state and federal levels
• Continuing to provide professional development opportunities, including the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI), that support the needs of all learners
• Creating an atmosphere of belonging and a representative learning environment for all students and staff
• Increased targeting for hard-to-fill staffing positions
• Supporting student and staff wellness through systemic social-emotional learning practices
• Addressing emerging facility needs as related to health-life safety requirements, instructional and support services, and continued community partnerships

The District’s five-year strategic plan is set to be approved by the Board and posted to the District 27 website in May. By conducting the Scan of the Environment each year, the District can continuously identify new opportunities and challenges, refine its action plans, optimize its resources, and increase return on investment for taxpayers.