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Interim Superintendent Phase 3 October Update

Entry Plan Phase 3 October Update

Dr. Markay Winston’s Entry Plan aims to honor the historical academic excellence of our students, teachers, and administrators while also refocusing new energy on aligning resources to achieve the vision and mission that is articulated in our Board of School Trustees sanctioned, student-centered strategic plan. Phase 3 (October-November) concentrates on providing an analysis on the organizational capacity, alignment, and overall fiscal and operational health of the organization. 

View Phase 3 October Update PDF

Hoosier Hills Career Center culinary students at Pathways event October 2024

 

 

College & Career Pathways

This month, the Hoosier Hills Career Center hosted our annual College and Career Pathways fair. MCCSC students and their families talked with instructors to learn about educational options that align with their interests and spoke with 42 college, military, and industry representatives.

In addition, nearly 500 8th grade students recently visited Ivy Tech Community College to learn about college and career programs, including chemistry, respiratory therapy, business, robotics, semiconductors, AI, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and more.

 

 

Childs-Templeton Engagement

More than 20 engagement sessions have been held to-date with parents, teachers, staff, community leaders, and advisory groups to hear their concerns and priorities on the Childs-Templeton merger. Each month, feedback has been incorporated into considerations presented to the Board of School Trustees.

Staff and Board Members discussing at Childs-Templeton Merger Engagement Session

Interim Superintendent, Markay Winston, speaking at Bloomington Rotary Club

 

 

Community Engagement

• Spoke at Bloomington Rotary Club, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Luncheon, NAACP general meeting.

• Held “Listen and Learn” and “Muffins with Markay” events at Tri-North and Lakeview Elementary to talk with parents and staff.

• Met with state and local representatives, community leaders, and advisory groups, including the newly-established MCCSC Young Child Advisory Group.

 

 

Strategic Initiatives

At the October Board of School Trustees meeting, updates were shared on:

• The MCCSC Strategic Plan Equity Goal 1: Access & Opportunity

• The Childs-Templeton merger, including continued guidance from the Board of School Trustees on balancing socioeconomic status.

• CSO Architects provided the outcomes of their Childs-Templeton facility assessment.

Interim Superintendent, Markay Winston, reading book to Childs Elementary class