Kinnelon School Board Discusses Strategic Plan and Facility Projects

The Kinnelon School Board meeting concentrated on the development and discussion of a comprehensive Strategic Plan for the district, which addressed key areas including future preparedness, teaching and learning, community engagement, and operations. The board also discussed updates on facility projects and the local water situation, as well as the board’s nomination for an excellence and governance award and potential board certification. Additionally, the meeting addressed the superintendent evaluation, and the board moved into executive session to discuss legal and personnel issues.

During the meeting, the Strategic Plan was at the forefront of discussions, representing a critical roadmap for the district’s future. The development of the plan was a collaborative effort involving community input, which was highlighted as a vital component of the planning process. The plan aims to guide the district’s progress over the next five years, focusing on four main categories: future preparedness, teaching and learning, community engagement, and operations.

Under the umbrella of future preparedness, the plan outlines objectives to empower students with academic and technological competencies essential for success in an ever-evolving landscape. In the area of teaching and learning, the goal is to create an educational environment that fosters academic achievement and personal growth for every student. Community engagement initiatives aim to involve all stakeholders, including parents, educators, and local businesses, in a dialogue to strengthen the district’s educational offerings. Operations goals focus on the development of state-of-the-art facilities to support the educational mission.

The meeting also involved an exercise to brainstorm and identify key words to potentially update the district’s mission statement.

A motion for a block vote on agenda items A through D was approved during the session. However, there was a specific question raised regarding the employment contract for a Spanish teacher. The board recognized the need to resend the contract due to an issue related to credits. Additionally, there was a request to refer three reports concerning off-campus activities and social media to the policy committee for further evaluation.

The water situation in town was also addressed, with the board discussing its implications for the district.

As part of their ongoing efforts to align the board’s work with the district’s strategic direction, the board discussed self-evaluations. This process was aimed at ensuring that the board’s activities and goals are in sync with the strategic plan’s objectives.

The meeting transitioned into an executive session, where the board conducted the superintendent evaluation. This was a private segment of the meeting, dedicated to reviewing the performance of Superintendent David C. Mango. Additionally, the board discussed legal and personnel issues, which are typically handled in a confidential manner due to their sensitive nature.

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Superintendent:
David C. Mango
School Board Officials:
Mrs. Jean Donaldson, Mr. Michael Petruccelli, Mr. Jonathan Eisenmenger, Mrs. Dana Leonard, Mr. Carl Myers, Mrs. Kelly Parrella, Mrs. Jennifer Portman

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