Whitewater Times

The Watertown Unified School District (WUSD) has unveiled its 2024-27 Strategic Plan, aiming to guide the district's future direction and vision. Superintendent Jarred Burke expressed excitement about this development, stating that the plan "reflects our commitment to informing and educating all of you—students, staff, and community members—about the priorities and values that will shape our future together."

The strategic plan is built around five key priority areas. The first is "Inspired Academic Excellence & Student Growth," which focuses on empowering students to become leaders and innovators by developing skills necessary for a rapidly changing world.

The second area, "All In Team," emphasizes recruiting, developing, supporting, and retaining top team members. The district aims to foster a culture of excellence through investment in staff, encouraging innovation, affirming exemplary practices, and celebrating successes.

"Connecting as Community" is another focus area. WUSD seeks to create an environment where students, parents, staff, and community members feel a strong sense of belonging. This involves building meaningful connections while honoring community traditions.

Intentional resource allocation forms the fourth priority area. The district commits to responsible fiscal management to enhance student growth while maintaining public trust.

Lastly, "Innovative Facilities & Use" involves reimagining learning spaces to inspire creativity and meet educational standards through modern investments.

Superintendent Burke emphasized that each priority involves contributions from various stakeholders: students' academic success, staff commitment, parent engagement, family involvement, and community partnership are all critical for progress.

To stay informed about updates regarding the Strategic Plan, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the WUSD website regularly at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/district.

Burke concluded by thanking everyone for their continued support as WUSD upholds its traditions while embracing innovation for future transformation.