Community Input and Priorities

Over the course of the last several months, the district has engaged the community to gather its feedback on the future direction of Hamilton County Schools. A total of 23 listening sessions were held, where over 1,300 community members attended. In the fall, the five key priorities identified included:

  • arts education,
  • social emotional learning and supports,
  • community schools,
  • student safety, and
  • STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math).

During spring sessions community members were asked to prioritize spending for budget investments, we gathered over 3,000 data points to better understand community desires. The top-ranked investments were building and facilities, technology, and the arts after student safety.

The superintendent has also regularly met with Parent, Student, and Teacher Advisory Councils to gather feedback on district needs and areas for improvement. These groups have highlighted instructional programs, technology, communication, and community engagement as warranting greater strategic focus of the district. Moreover, these groups contributed to the budget prioritization exercise to generate the top-ranked investments.

Community Input and Priorities