Board Improvement Plan

At the I-SS Board meeting on Monday, September 14^th, the School Board approved the first reading of the I-SS Board of Education Improvement Plan for the 2009-10 school year. The five goals included in the plan are listed below.

1. Board of Education members communicate with district staff using approved procedure.
2. The Board of Education is accessible and responsive to the Superintendent, staff, and other stakeholders.
3. Board members use the district process and chain of command to resolve problems and complaints.
4. The Board of Education builds and maintains relationships with the community.
5. The Board of Education will ensure stakeholder input in the Superintendent selection process.

The second goal states that the Board is accessible and responsive to stakeholders while the fourth goal states that the Board builds and maintains relationships with the community. Will the Board as a group be truly responsive to the citizens of Iredell County? It seems like Mr. Rogers is the only Board member who replies to e-mails and attends community meetings. As the Board goes through the process of selecting a new superintendent it has an opportunity to show a true commitment to the public. Many have said it before, it is time for meaningful actions and not just words.