Dr. Bradley announced that Newton County Schools will host a community meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Newton High School to gather public input on a community‑inspired five‑year strategic plan.

The meeting is intended to let residents share “your insights and perspectives about the opportunities, the strengths, and the weaknesses” of the district, Dr. Bradley said, adding that “this work cannot be done without your voice.” He also said the district is “off to a fantastic start” to the 2025‑2026 school year and pointed to recent academic gains as background for the strategic planning process.

District leaders have recently highlighted record high graduation rates, new academic programming and sustained improvement across grade levels and content areas. Dr. Bradley framed the Sept. 15 session as the next step in translating those improvements into a multi‑year plan, inviting families, students, staff and community members to participate in shaping priorities for the next five years.

No additional details about registration, agenda items or follow‑up meetings were provided in the recording. The announcement repeated the date and time: 6:00 p.m. Sept. 15 at Newton High School.