Spencer school strategic plan released

The Spencer School Board has approved the district’s strategic plan, which will lead the district through the year 2030. The district had a task force of over 40 people from the community and school come together to help write goals for the next handful of years.

“Based on the input gathered from the task force, we narrowed all of the information down to five themes. From there we set goals in each that also include action, steps and measures,” said District Administrator Jason Gorst.

The themes and goals are listed below. The full plan, including actions and measures, can be found at spencer.k12.wi.us/strategic-plan.

College, career and life readiness Goal: Provide relevant and meaningful learning aligned with post-secondary and career readiness that supports diverse career pathways, essential life skills, and future readiness.

Staff retention, recruitment and development Goal: Cultivate a thriving school district workforce through sustained staff retention, an innovative recruitment process, and robust professional development opportunities, while fostering a strong, connected organizational culture.

Health and wellness Goal: Foster a safe and supportive school environment that prioritizes the physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing of students, staff and families.

Community engagement and family relationships Goal: Uphold a strong, collaborative relationship between the school district, families, and the community through integrity, two-way communication, engagement opportunities and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Facility management and financial sustainability Goal: Enhance a facility maintenance program with an emphasis on safety and ensure financial sustainability over the next five years and into the future.