Town halls on WS/FCS five-year strategic plan continue this week

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is hosting multiple town halls this week to gain feedback on the district’s proposed strategic plan for the next five years. 

The district began engaging with students, staff and community members last fall to learn about what is and isn’t working in the school system. 

Using that feedback, officials drafted a strategic plan meant to establish the long-term vision, strategies and goals for improvement through the year 2030.  

WS/FCS Executive Director of Systems Coherence and Strategic Planning Alexandra Hoskins presented the draft at a recent school board meeting. The first goal for students centers on academics, but she says the district is also prioritizing developing life skills and a sense of belonging. 

“What are those social and emotional, behavioral, mental and physical needs that we can provide for them as a school system?" she asked. "How can we make sure that their voice is heard and part of the process and so that we engage them in their own education and give them choice?”

The community is invited to share feedback on the draft at Carver High School on Wednesday evening. There are also two sessions on Thursday — one in the afternoon at the Forsyth County Central Library, and one at night at West Forsyth High School. 

The strategic plan can be found on the district’s website in both English and Spanish. 

Amy Diaz covers education for WFDD in partnership with Report For America. You can follow her on Twitter at @amydiaze.