South Williamsport Area School District FALL NEWSLETTER 2018 An Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. South Williamsport Area School District Newsletter FALL 2018 A Letter from the Superintendent In August 2018, the district launched a new comprehensive strategic plan aligned with current trends in education nationally, and designed to meet changing Newsletter • FALL 2018 local demands. The vision for the district is based on seven strategic imperatives BOARD OF at the elementary and at the secondary SCHOOL DIRECTORS level. The elementary plan is focused on Chris Branton – President core academic and social learning where (
[email protected]) the secondary plan priorities innovation, Region III risk, and career trajectories. The strategic Gregg Anthony – Vice President (
[email protected]) plan represents a collaborative approach Region II by multiple committees and staff input Cathy Bachman over eighteen months of planning. It is (
[email protected]) a growth orientated model that seeks to Region III leverage every opportunity to increase Sue Davenport students’ engagement and learning. (
[email protected]) However, as bold as the vision is, it must be Region III supported by the commitment to robust Nathan Miller – Treasurer resources to leverage the full potential of • Central Elementary is expanding (
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[email protected]) of the conversation, the school board supports and staff training. Region II approved a budget of 19.8 million dollars.