Forest Lake Area Schools — Transcript
Monday, September 29, 2025
Updating the District Strategic Plan (2020-2025)
Role of External Facilitation vs. Internal Board Process
Community Engagement and Input Methods
Strategic Plan Structure and Simplification
Adherence to State Statutes
Ordinances & Resolutions (8)
The current strategic plan for Forslick Area School District, which is the subject of the update discussion.
State laws that mandate certain components and requirements for school district strategic plans.
A current state statute requirement that strategic plans must address, replacing the 'world's best workforce' mandate.
A former state statute requirement for strategic plans, now replaced by 'comprehensive achievement and civic readiness'.
Minnesota School Boards Association, a key consulting firm for strategic planning, previously used and currently considered.
A consulting firm from New York specializing in strategic planning, considered but deemed too expensive and potentially less community-specific.
Another consulting firm mentioned as offering strategic planning services.
A brochure from the Minnesota School Boards Association detailing their strategic planning services, referenced by board members during the discussion.