10/1 Public Meeting: Schools Strategic Planning

We encourage interested citizens to attend the following meeting:

Northampton Public Schools Strategic Planning Open Meeting

Date: October 1
Start Time: 7:00pm
Place: JFK Middle School Cafeteria (wheelchair accessible), 100 Bridge Road, Florence

The Northampton Public Schools have embarked on a strategic planning process. The Northampton School Committee has hired consultant William Allen, Ed.D, of Future Management Systems Inc. to help with this planning process. The Strategic Plan will consider topics including looking at Learning Results (Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment), Professional Development, Operations, Community Connections, Technology, and Communication.

As part of this planning process, an Open Meeting for all members of the community of Northampton will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 7:00 in the JFK Middle School Cafeteria. Community members are invited to attend and share their ideas and input regarding the future direction of the Northampton Public Schools.

The Northampton Public Schools Mission statement is as follows:

The mission of the Northampton Public Schools, in partnership with parents, guardians and the Northampton community, is to promote and support high achievement by each student in a safe, healthy, secure environment and to enable each student to become a critical thinker and socially responsible citizen in a global society.

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 587-1329.

See also:

Ward 3 Neighborhood Association: Statement of Support for Bridge Street Elementary School