Class is in session. Last Thursday, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and Asheville City and Buncombe County school boards held a meeting to hone the priorities that will guide the school system for the next five years and contribute to the county-wide Strategic Plan 2030.
Here are a few items that made the grade:
Strengths + opportunities
- For both the city and the county, a highly engaged community is crucial.
- Opportunities included increasing diversity and expanding mental health services.
Weaknesses + challenges
- Teacher and staff attrition rates were a weakness for both the city and the county.
- Challenges included erosion of state funding and cost of living.
Don’t worry, there won’t be a test on this — but you will have a chance to join the local school of thought. The county is hosting a virtual public feedback session on Monday, Sept. 9 to further refine goals before the final draft is presented in November. Check out the city and county presentations, then join the conversation.
