Board approves $35,000 contract with K‑12 Coalition to update strategic plan

The board voted unanimously on April 30 to approve a $35,000 contract with K‑12 Coalition to lead an update of the district's strategic plan.

Superintendent Behr said the district solicited proposals, received 16 competitive responses, interviewed four finalists and scored them on approach, experience, local knowledge and cost. K‑12 Coalition was the recommended provider; the superintendent said the scope includes a published final strategic plan, an implementation roadmap, monitoring templates and materials for community engagement.

"We received 16 competitive proposals and K‑12 Coalition rose to the top based on their approach and cost effectiveness," Behr said in presenting the recommendation.

Trustee Devin Conley moved to approve the contract; another trustee seconded the motion, and the board approved it unanimously. Board discussion emphasized that the contract covers the consultant work through delivery of the final plan and that any additional, longer‑term contracting would be evaluated separately.

Trustees asked about deliverables and steering committee composition; staff said the steering committee will have broad representation, including up to two board members, district staff, teachers and community members, and that deliverables will be staged across planning phases. The contract price cited at the meeting (total $35,000) covers the final plan and related materials but does not commit the district to ongoing consulting beyond the stated deliverables.

The motion passed by voice vote; no public comment was offered on the item at the meeting.