Board postpones large retreat; agrees to smaller organizational/boardsmanship session with staff
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Summary
Board members agreed to delay a broad community vision retreat until a permanent superintendent is in place and instead plan a procedural organizational session focused on boardsmanship, meeting protocols and operational procedures. Dr. Dellinger will draft an agenda with Mr. Dahl for board review.
Board President Wolcott and board members discussed whether to hold a full vision retreat before a permanent superintendent is hired. Mr. Dahl and Dr. Dellinger led the discussion and the board decided to postpone any large, community‑focused retreat until a permanent superintendent is in place so that new leadership can participate in setting vision, mission and goals.
Why it matters: A retreat shapes governance priorities, meeting protocols and community engagement. The board balanced continuity with the desire to include permanent leadership and community input.
Discussion and outcome Mr. Dahl reported meeting with community stakeholders and noted the board does not currently have a permanent superintendent; he recommended delaying a major vision revision until permanent leadership could participate. Dr. Dellinger said her original intent was a boardsmanship/organizational session to define meeting procedures and operations — for example, clarifying whether the board will observe a moment of silence, protocols for cross talk and the general conduct of meetings.
The board agreed Dr. Dellinger should draft a proposed agenda and work with Mr. Dahl; the proposal will be circulated to the full board for review and returned to a future meeting for approval. The board described the session as an "organizational meeting" or a boardsmanship workshop rather than the broader community vision retreat.
Next steps Dr. Dellinger will draft an agenda and coordinate with Mr. Dahl. Staff will circulate the draft and the board will set a date after review.