This week on the Ponca City Monthly Podcast, host Andy sits down for a special conversation with Ponca City Public School Superintendent, Adam Leaming. As the magazine celebrates its sixth year and 72nd issue, the school district is embarking on a bold strategic planning process to envision the future of Ponca City schools over the next decade and beyond. The discussion focuses on a community-wide “thought exchange” survey designed to gather feedback from everyone from parents, business leaders, and students alike to share what skills and values the district should prioritize for future graduates.
The superintendent emphasizes that schools should be a direct reflection of community values, and this anonymous survey allows participants to not only share their own ideas but also rate the feedback of others. Early trends from the data suggest interest in improving the middle school experience and expanding opportunities like e-sports and modern manufacturing skills. Once the listening phase concludes in mid-March, a committee of 31 community members will spend months dissecting the data to build a long-term roadmap for the district.
You can participate in this important visioning process by using the QR code found in the magazine. If you are listening digitally, you can also share your thoughts at the link blow to access the survey directly.
https://www.pcps.us/page/strategic-planning-surveys
Also, check out this month’s Learning With Leaming for more information.
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