Empowering School Communities: Stakeholder-Driven Strategic Planning

Discover how the School District of Manawa—proudly rural and deeply rooted in community values—partnered with WASB to reimagine its future through a Stakeholder-Driven Strategic Planning Framework. This collaborative process produced a living, community-driven plan that guides real decisions and drives continuous improvement. Learn how Manawa engaged students, staff, families and community members to identify shared priorities and set strategic goals—and how this five-phase process can be adapted to help your district turn community voice into focused action.