St. Margaret’s professional community came together for an in-service day on Monday, advancing the school’s strategic plan work through several design team sessions meant to generate ideas and clarify focus areas.

 

The school officially launched its strategic-planning process at the beginning of the school year, engaging Ian Symmonds & Associates as consultants for the yearlong process and organizing a 21-person Strategic Plan Steering Committee made up of administrators, teachers, Trustees, students, alumni and parents. 

 

St. Margaret’s then solicited feedback with an anonymous survey sent out to the school community—the first opportunity for parents, alumni, professional community and others to share their thoughts and assist in the development of a plan for the future of the school. That was followed by extended discussions with the Board of Trustees and an in-depth market analysis.

 

With that feedback, the professional community contributed their insights on focus areas they have an interest in during the in-service day. The focus areas impact all aspects of the school, such as academics, finances, health and wellness, facilities, arts and athletics. Mr. Symmonds was at St. Margaret’s on Monday to help guide the process. 

 

You can learn more about the school’s strategic plan work taking place this school year by visiting the St. Margaret’s Strategic Plan page. 

 

“I’m so appreciative of the insight and expertise that our entire professional community provided as we take these important steps to chart the course for the future of St. Margaret’s,” said Patrick Bendzick, assistant head of school for health and well-being. “The Steering Committee will take the information and insight from this in-service day and continue to refine and develop our new strategic plan, which will be finalized later this year.”

 

In addition to the strategic plan work: