[New] PCPS seeks applicants to serve on Strategic Plan Steering Committee

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Throughout the latter half of the 2022-23 school year, Powhatan County Public Schools will be developing a strategic plan to be implemented from 20232030. The process will include a review of the vision, mission, belief statements and profile of a graduate as part of this work.

The school division is seeking 12 to 15 volunteers to serve on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. This committee will be comprised of stakeholders, including students, families, staff and community members, representing each magisterial district. Two school board members will also serve on the steering committee and be liaisons with the other members of the board. Staff and the committee will be responsible for reviewing data received from broader stakeholder groups to draft the strategic plan, including goals, strategies and associated key progress indicators. ciated having the opportunity to serve students, staff and the constituency as vice chairman. It is “a little scary but definitely an honor.”

Steering committee members can expect to meet on the following dates and times: Friday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m. to noon; Thursday, March 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday, May 4, 8 a.m. to noon; and Monday, June 26, 9 to 11 a.m.

Interested applicants are asked to fill out the online application at https://support.google.com/ drive/answer/6283888. Applications are due by Jan. 24, 2023.

Staff will review applications, and selections will be made to balance committee representation across stakeholder groups and magisterial districts. It is important that the distribution of the committee span the county so that all areas and stakeholders are represented. Applicants who are selected will be notified by email.

Any questions should be directed to Dr. Beth Teigen, superintendent, at beth.teigen@powhatan.k12.va.us.