MANSFIELD — Development of a five-year strategic plan for Mansfield City Schools will move forward with a series of student, staff and community focus groups on Jan. 14 and again Feb. 19.
The district is reaching out to all community members to help develop a strategic plan that will set priorities, focus energy and resources and set attainable goals.
Superintendent Stan Jefferson said participation by each group will help to define the district’s direction in response to an every-changing environment that puts children and student learning at the center.
“A strategic plan will be a blueprint for our district to follow toward greater success on a wide range of topics, including steadily improving academic achievement, conducive learning environments in every building and most efficient use of facilities,” Jefferson said. “We seek the views and opinions of everyone.”
The focus groups will be supplemented by a districtwide survey on Feb. 1.
The Jan. 14 focus group schedule includes:
At Mansfield Senior High School
11 a.m. to noon: Twenty-five junior students.
At Malabar Intermediate School.
1 to 2 p.m.: Parents and community members. Open to all.
2:45 to 3:45 p.m.: Staff focus group; focus on Malabar.
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.: Staff focus group; focus on Prospect, Woodland Spanish Immersion.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Parents and community members. Open to all.
The Feb. 19 focus group schedule includes:
All sessions at Mansfield Senior High School.
11 a.m. to noon: Twenty-five senior students.
1 to 2 p.m.: Parents and community members. Open to all.
2:45 to 3:45 p.m.: Staff focus group; focus on Mansfield Middle School and Mansfield Senior High School.
4:15 to 5:15 p.m.: Staff focus group; focus on Sherman, Springmill STEM and pre- kindergarten.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Parents and community members. Open to all.
