 |
| Photo by Chris Knight on Unsplash |
To update you on the upcoming Strategic Planning process, the Board approved Dr. Charles Ivory to lead the district strategic plan. Dr. Ivory has worked with countless school districts to foster collaboration and goal setting. His work is different than many other strategic planning guides as he focuses intensely on community engagement. I want to encourage you to be on the lookout for future dates and PLEASE show up. We need you. You have valuable insight into where the District should be heading. Regardless of your position, if you are part of this community – you need to participate. You owe it to yourself to voice the suggestions that you feel could make the district better, you owe it to your colleagues to be there to provide a full and balanced picture of the current state of the district (rather than leaving it to the vocal few), and lastly you owe it to our students who deserve only the best. I am so excited about this opportunity because I am confident that when it matters most, you will be there. Unfortunately, the negativity in our lives gets the front row seat to often, for this we will let positivity, optimism, and the fact that we are smarter together guide us to a new era in MPS. The first planning meeting of the board of education will be on November 6th at 5:30 prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting. This work session will be the boards first opportunity to engage with Dr. Ivory and map out the full process to come. Please feel welcome to come as it is an open public meeting work session.
Please visit https://www.krsd.org/Page/1143 to get a look at Kingsway Regional High School engaged in their strategic plan under Dr. Ivory.
Also, here is Lacey Township doing the same https://youtu.be/jSM2Q8Dhaqk
I am confident we will have an even bigger turnout. We want students, staff, parents, community leaders…
Not So Little Brother
Had a great visit today with my ‘little brother’… Who is now over 6 feet tall and a Junior. I feel like he is growing while talking with me. This young man and I met while he was in 4th grade at Wood School. A shy young guy at the time he has really grown into an amazing young man. All of this because of you – our staff has helped him at every step along the way.
Today we mapped out a draft plan to include getting a part-time job (Thanking those at Link ahead of time since I will send him your way for resume help), opening his first savings account, brainstorming possibilities for career or college choices, seeking a little extra help in Algebra ( I certainly needed a tutor, thankfully I had my sister), and lastly pursuing a driver’s permit.
The draft plan will take a village to achieve. Shout out to Ms. Jackson for taking time out of her day for a surprise visit from my little and I. She is one critical support person for him. All of you are that for so many…please take a moment to be proud of how much you give.
We have so many amazing happenings in the MPSD…from championship athletics –
Congratulations to Field Hockey in beating OC after 17 years and bidding for conference title, Cross Country – Boys and girls won the county championship, Boys and Girls Soccer entering into the playoffs, Football Team remains undefeated at 6-0, girls tennis had an amazing season making it to the semi-finals of Group IV playoffs – and always supporting our teams the cheerleaders continue to wow crowds.
Also, our Marching Band is doing a great job and are very busy this season with the various competitions.
Have an amazing day and weekend!
As always #greatdaytobeabolt
Regards,
Dr. G
Dr. David N. Gentile
Superintendent of Schools
“Lead Learner”
@drgentile_mps (Twitter)
856-327-6001
#MPSWC (MPS World Class)
#greatdaytobeabolt
No comments:
Post a Comment