[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Strategic Planning Update

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Strategic Planning Update
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1211421083.shtml


   The Strategic Planning ("Visioning") process is nearly complete in
   District 281, needing just a little more spit and polish. This plan is
   a beginning of a 5 year process, not unlike the 2003 reorganization
   that was painfully but successfully implemented.
   In 2008, the challenges are different, I think largely dissatisfaction
   with program cuts amidst increasing public mistrust. Hopefully, the
   final document will soon be published and made available on the
   District web site.
   Of immediate concern is one particular action item, to create a group
   to "improve management of resources, financial accountability, and
   transparency to the community." Superintendent Stan Mack II has
   already assembled By-Laws for such a group, prematurely some of us
   think, i.e., publish the plan first so that we know such a committee
   truly addresses the plan's requirements.
   However, it was on the Board Agenda on Monday for adoption with minor
   changes, none addressing [1]my stated concerns. Three of us were
   there, staying until almost 11 pm, ready for battle, only they tabled
   the item.
   The basic flaw remains, that the "Citizensâ Financial Advisory
   Committee" would be better named the "Superintendent's Financial
   Advisory Committee" for he would pick the volunteer members and pack
   the committee with high level staff, including himself. Without
   independence, where is the credibility?
   I'm not sure that our little group of three agree on everything. We do
   agree that having Superintendent or any one District official so
   totally dominate its composition and operation is pointless.
   Developing ...

References

   1. http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1210969315.shtml