IN Pine-Richland Winter 2016 | Page 48

CIT P INYE -O RICH F M LAN CK E EDS SP CH O RO TO NE L WS D IS T RIC T N E WS McKeespor t PINE-RICHLAND Focused on Learning PR Wants to Connect with Community Members PR’s Vision captured in an illustration by PRHS Graduate Julian Brooks. Pine-Richland would like to connect with the Pine-Richland community by reaching out to those who currently do not have children in the district. Complete our short questionnaire, so we can better connect with you by visiting pinerichland.org/community. Periodically, we will email you important news that may impact you as a community resident. District Focuses on Strategic Initiatives for 2016-2017 District Focuses on Strategic Initiatives for 2016-2017 The district’s belief statements are shown here in the acronym that spells out PRIDE. Pine-Richland School District invites the community to review the district’s 2016-2019 Strategic Plan, which can be found at pinerichland.org/sp. Within the strategic plan, the district’s vision is outlined by an illustration by a Pine-Richland graduate and the belief statements spell out the acronym pride (See acronym.) At the start of the year, Superintendent Brian Miller outlined several key areas of focus for the 2016 - 2017 school year. The priorities include: 1. Focus on instructional strategies, best practices, and a common language with teaching staff 2. Design and pilot of an in-depth program review process 3. Evaluate universal screening assessments 4. Technology integration (K-12) and device deployment (K-6) 5. Performance-based feedback and evaluation 6. Long-range budget development and a 10-year capital funding plan The superintendent will be hosting several town hall-style meetings this year. Those meetings will be scheduled during the day and in the evening. After a very brief opening, the session will provide an opportunity for a general Q & A about the district. The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10. The community is invited to attend. BUSINESS DIRECTORY 46 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Pine-Richland