Dear Quaker Family,
It is hard to believe that we are approaching the start of another school year. The start of a new school year brings with it a sense of optimism and excitement. New crayon boxes, fresh notebooks, brand new shoes, and a new grade level for students creates a special kind of energy. I personally always look forward to the start of a new year because the possibilities are endless. What successes will our staff and students have this year? What victories will be won on the athletic field? What new experiences will we be able to provide? The answers to these questions are still unknown, and discovering those answers will be a fun destination to pursue.
This year, we will be working to develop a new strategic plan for our district. This plan will be developed through your input and participation and will guide our district forward for the next few years. We need to hear your voice. What do YOU think we need to have as district goals and priorities? What do you think we need to work toward as our focus? What do you want us to accomplish? The input from all of our many stakeholders will help to shape this plan. Please look for information about how you can share your viewpoint and help to develop our direction.
Along with the general strategic plan for the district, we also need to start the process of determining how we are going to address the aging facilities in our district. Our buildings are all old and are going to continue to require increasing maintenance costs in order to keep them safe and functioning for our students. When our buildings were originally built, district priorities looked different. Our buildings do not have the same safety or technological features that new and updated buildings have. The decision as to whether we build something new, or refurbish what we have will be based on community input. Again, we need to hear from you. Please get involved and share your perspective. The district is a reflection of the community. The leadership of the district is committed to listening to what the community wants for the education of their children. Please be part of this process!
I am excited for the possibilities that this new year brings, and I look forward to continuing to listen to our Quaker Community about how we can work together to best serve our students and prepare them for their future. Together, we can make this a fantastic school year!
Go Quakers!