Batesville School District is committed to ensuring every student has access to a high-quality learning experience. To help guide the district into the future, district leaders are launching a comprehensive strategic planning process.

“As our community continues to grow, we recognize the need for a strategic plan that serves as a roadmap for the district,” Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald said. “To do this well, it’s essential that those we serve are heard. Students, parents, staff, and community members will help shape this process and share how we can better support enrollment, learning, transitions, and opportunities across the district.”

The strategic planning process will begin with community engagement and a needs assessment. Stakeholders will then collaborate to develop the strategic plan through a series of meetings and workshops scheduled for the spring.

There are several opportunities for stakeholders to get involved. The district will engage a series of focus groups to seek input from across the district and community.

In addition, the district will host two community Summits on February 17 from 12–1 p.m. and 6–7 p.m. at the Batesville Performing Arts Center, located at 1 Pioneer Drive. Both sessions will cover the same information, and attendance to a Summit is open to all students, parents, staff members, and community members.

After community input has been gathered and analyzed, a full strategic planning report will be presented to the Batesville School District Board of Directors for review and approval in late April.

For more information about the Batesville School District’s strategic planning process, community members are encouraged to visit the Batesville School District Strategic Plan webpage or contact the district at 870-793-6831.