Strategic Plan: 2028-2033

Your Voice Matters!

The School District of River Falls is beginning the process of developing our next strategic plan (2028–2033), which will guide district priorities, decisions, and resources for the years ahead.

Community involvement is essential to this effort. A successful plan is shaped by the people who know, support, and care about our schools. We invite staff, families, students, and community members to share their perspectives throughout the process to help define our shared vision for our schools.

View the 2022-27 Strategic Plan here.

Phase 1: Listen, Learn and Assess

October - December, 2026

Gather input and data to build a plan that truly reflects our community.

We want to hear from staff, families, students, and community members about our district's current strengths, challenges, and future needs. Through upcoming meetings and surveys, you can share your vision for our schools or apply to serve directly on the Strategic Planning Committee.

Phase 2: Strategy Development

January–March 2027

Develop strategic directions. 

The Strategic Planning Committee will use what we heard and learned to help shape the district’s future direction. Through two strategy sessions (Jan. 22–23 and Feb. 4), the committee will refine the district mission, vision, and commitments; conduct a SWOT analysis; and identify long-term strategic pillars, five-year objectives, key performance measures, and organizational health targets.

The School Board will remain engaged throughout this work, providing input and guidance as the strategic directions are developed. Input from other stakeholders will also help inform the work and shape the draft strategic directions that will provide a foundation for the final strategic plan.

Phase 3: Review & Final Approval

Spring/Summer 2027

Plan review and approval.

The 2028–2033 Strategic Plan will be developed based on the work of the Strategic Planning Committee and stakeholder input. The plan will be presented to the School Board for review in the spring of 2027.

The final plan will include:

• Actions: Specific short- and long-term initiatives and action steps to move the plan forward.
• Resources: Projected time, staffing, physical, and financial resources needed to support implementation.
• Progress Measures: Benchmarks to monitor implementation, measure progress, and evaluate success.

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