The SMFCSD began a lengthy Strategic Plan process headed by CSBA consultant Sepideh Yeoh in September 2021. The district invited a group of 40 diverse stakeholders tasked with this project. The initial meeting focused on the district's vision, mission, and values.

Strategic plans require substantial efforts to collect materials, develop banks of knowledge and create common language related to assessments. Effective plans are supported by development of on-target and carefully reviewed data. The group subsequently engaged in substantial data analysis. The data revealed significant achievement gaps over a five-year period for Latinx, African American, English learner, special education, and low-income subgroups. The data analysis also demonstrated stagnant growth and decline in many areas over a five-year period (2015-2020).

In October, the group focused on a deep analysis of possible building blocks for a future strategic plan. Team members discussed the idea that future strategic plan goals would all address these building blocks. In November and December, team members all discussed the district's greatest areas of strength and greatest areas of need. The December 16, 2021 presentation summarized those strengths and needs. TThe presentation gave the Board of Trustees clear recommendations regarding the type of goals that the team feels need to be created for our future Strategic Plan.

The Board will meet in this special session to analyze data and collaboratively finalize goal language.

Sepideh Yeoh will recap highlights of the Workshopand lead the team in discussing next steps.