Duluth Public Schools is embarking on a strategic planning process. This process will allow the district to develop an up-to-date operational plan and provide clarity and focus on our work. The last time the district went through a strategic planning process was in 2018. We are partnering with an organization called TeamWorks International in a “classroom to boardroom” strategic planning process.

A key part of the process is the development of stakeholder's Desired Daily Experiences. To begin this process, we are holding several focus group meetings to listen to families and their Desired Daily Experiences as they engage with the school district and schools.

You are invited to attend one of these two sessions facilitated by a TeamWorks consultant.:  
   • April 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Laura MacArthur Elementary media center
   • May 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. virtually (provide email below to receive invite)

There is no preparation to do prior to meeting other than thinking about how you would answer the statement:

When I engage with Duluth Public Schools or my school, my desired experience would include _________________.

Your experience, insights, and input are greatly valued and while we know it is an incredibly busy time, this work is important as it will guide the direction of the district over the next 3 years and beyond.

You can find more information about the strategic planning process at www.isd709.org/strategic-plan.

Contact us at info@isd709.org with questions