Green Bay Area Public School District building. (IMAGE: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The new superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District will discuss his “90-Day Entry Plan” tonight, while the school board will continue to wrestle with the details of plans to close and consolidate buildings across the district.
Claude Tiller developed a 17-page document to begin his tenure.
“As the new school superintendent, it is critical that I establish a formal entry plan to expedite my understanding of the successes and challenges we face. This listening and learning phase will quickly turn to leading, but establishing a solid understanding of the district is crucial before thinking about the ways to improve,” he wrote.
“The following are examples of a few key questions I’ll need answered before we begin thinking about a critical path forward:
- How does the Board and community measure success?
- Do all schools provide a safe and positive working environment?
- What are the challenges that must be addressed to actualize the mission – both short-term and long-term?
- How will the current passing of our recent referendum enhance our students’ learning?”
Tiller hopes to establish a five-year strategic plan, with short-term plans for “urgent matters.” As part of the process, he plans to visit all of the schools, and host multiple town-hall forums.
Meanwhile, the district continues work on its facilities master plan. A consultant’s report called for closing nearly a dozen buildings, shifting students, and adding on to several facilities.
One of the recommendations was to close Wequiock Elementary School, which parents there have opposed. After several recent meetings, the board is expected to be updated on that school tonight. A three-page memo outlines recent activity.
The board may also take action tonight on establishing a committee to examine the boundary changes which would be needed.
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