2026-2027 Board Goals
Objective Performance Standards: Palisades School District
School Year 2026-2027
Superintendent: Dr. Bridget O'Connell
Superintendent: Dr. Bridget O'Connell
Superintendent Goals for 2026-2027 School Year
The annual performance standards established by the Palisades School District and the Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year are as follows:
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Goal #1: The Superintendent will lead a data-driven system to assess and advance the voice and engagement of students, faculty/staff, and the community as well as the Board’s Personnel Committee.
Associated Objective Performance Standard(s):
Comprehensive Plan Area: Engagement
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| Students: Maintain a visible presence in district schools by conducting walkthroughs in at least 75% of district classrooms throughout the school year to gather data on student engagement for the purpose of identifying areas of strength and opportunities for professional development. The superintendent will discuss walkthrough results with building principals and provide the Board with monthly updates on progress. |
| Faculty/staff: Identify and administer an anonymous feedback system for faculty and staff to give constructive input to building and district administration through the use of a 360-degree feedback loop. The superintendent will review building-level feedback with administrators for reflection and action planning and provide the Personnel Committee and/or the Board with action steps and key takeaways on the process. |
| Community: Develop and deploy an anonymous third-party organizational survey to the school community, including employees and parents to establish a baseline of school culture and identify specific areas for improvement regarding safety, engagement, and academic preparedness. The superintendent will present baseline findings and recommendations to the Board. |
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Goal #2: The superintendent will lead the exploration and planning process for potential facility consolidation or reconfiguration for the 27-28 school year by addressing logistics, programming, staffing, financial impact, and community engagement to ensure well-informed Board decision-making.
Associated Objective Performance Standard(s):
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| In collaboration with KCBA/FutureThink, facilitate initial learning and sharing meetings with the Board and public around issues of declining enrollment, future enrollment projections, facilities use and timeliness associated with consolidation. These initial meetings will occur on July 20, 2026 (Fiscal Committee), August 26, 2026 (Buildings and Grounds Committee), and a Special Board Meeting in September. Communication documents on the issue of consolidation will be created and disseminated. |
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Following the September meeting, the community will have an opportunity to submit questions/comments/suggestions. A summary of feedback and an FAQ on consolidation (potential program opportunities, estimated budget impact, reconfiguration, etc.) will be shared with the Board.
A date will be selected in November for a public hearing on the issue of consolidation (15-day notice is required). Following the hearing, the Board may take formal action through a Board motion no sooner than 3 months from the hearing date. |
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If the Board takes formal action to consolidate/reconfigure buildings, the following areas will need to be addressed in the spring:
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