SCS Closer to New District Road Map

SCHOHARE- An in-depth "road map" on the future of Schoharie Central school is almost ready for school board approval.

Superintendent David Blanchard detailed the proposed Strategic Plan at the school board's July 9 school board meeting.

A very diverse community committee has helped Schoharie Central School plot its future. The school-wide committee consists of representatives of the FFA, the EPTSO, and other community members.

The stakeholder meetings went well, Mr. Blanchard said, and members detailed what they felt they wanted to see from the district, as well as strengths and weaknesses of SCS. The board will be given a list of action items that the district should follow. The report will be updated on a regular basis and changes will be based on an annual basis.

The report will be finalized in August and still needs to be approved by the board. Mr. Blanchard thanked all the groups for their service.

Action planning began with the administration team on May 28.

It was noted that the district is a state "district in need of improvement" in special education on the middle school level.