| Vision 2020 - The Next Step |
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At the January Chamber luncheon, Frank Dunham, superintendent of Mission School District #75,outlined the next steps the School Board has been asked to undertake in the formulation of the Vision 2020 school strategy.
He outlined to over 60 chamber members in attendance, factors precipitating the revamping of the Mission school system and several of the possible changes being evaluated. School Board Trustees are facing the challenges of managing a school district with declining enrollment, reduced funding and aging infrastructure. The Vision 2020 report before the Trustees has included significant public consultation with cost reduction ideas being brought forward as well as many innovative opportunities to prepare students for new skills requirements of the 21st century. Dunham explained that, "The intention of Vision2020 is to lead Mission schools into an adaptive organization that sustains and enhances quality education." The five areas Trustees are being asked to review are:
A timeline has been outlined for the decision-making process which may involve changes to the system as early as the next school year. To review Frank Dunham's presentation to the Chamber click on this link, http://www.slideshare.net/secret/x7nnuUU6HghWB . More information on Vision 2020 and a summary report brought to the Board of Trustees is available at www.mpsd.ca/districtinformation/vision_2020 Superintendent Dunham encourages the public to continue to have a voice in the decision-making process. A survey is available on the School District's website, www.mpsd.ca that allows for more public input on the direction of the Mission school system. "A strong and innovative school system is one of the most important attractions a community can offer potential residents, prospective employees and new business." stated Chamber president, Helen Secco. "It is an important economic driver of any community and I encourage members to review the report and take the time to fill out the survey." |
