Imagine Marlborough Public Schools five years from now.

In collaboration with Focused Schools, we are on a journey to develop our district's five-year strategic plan and Portrait of a Learner. We will reflect on the unique aspects of our district and how our work impacts the community. Together, we will define what success looks like for our students, faculty, staff and the community.

Faculty, staff, students and various community members from every building and department will contribute to our strategic plan. With your input, this plan will reflect our collective mission, vision, values and shared goals and priorities as a unified district.

Stay tuned for more ways to get involved—including through surveys, focus groups, public meetings and a steering committee.

Catch the November episode of Super Saturday! In this episode, Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco interviews Kerry Purcell, the managing director of Focused Schools. They discuss how MPS will shape the future direction of our schools by creating a new district-wide strategic plan and a Portrait of a Learner.

The Portrait of a Learner outlines the essential knowledge, skills and mindsets that every student should acquire by graduation. Focused Schools is seeking input from alumni, staff, families and community members regarding the characteristics that Marlborough Public Schools should foster in every graduate. This vision aims to ensure that all Marlborough students have the opportunities and support they need to succeed in college, careers, and life.

We encourage everyone to participate in this brief, anonymous survey by Friday, Dec. 19. Your voice truly matters to us!

Help shape the future of Marlborough Public Schools! The steering committee is a leadership team guiding the development of our Portrait of a Learner and strategic plan, ensuring community voices and data inform the district's direction.

Join us in creating a vision and roadmap that supports every student's success!

We seek 16–18 members representing the diverse Marlborough community, including high school students, MPS graduates, families, district staff, School Committee members, community partners and residents. If you're interested in being a member, complete this interest form by Jan. 7.

Members will actively engage in discussions, represent their groups and contribute to a student-centered vision. Commitments include:

• Attending all meetings and participating fully.

• Engaging in open dialogue to surface diverse viewpoints.

• Reviewing data and community input to identify trends and needs.

• Collaborating on refining the Portrait of a Learner and recommending priorities.

• Maintaining communication with stakeholder groups.

• Supporting a positive, equitable team culture.

• Jan. 13: Launch & Orientation

• Feb. 24: Drafting the Portrait of a Learner

• March 16:Engagement session/Community input

• April 14: Data Review

• May 19: Finalize the Portrait of a Learner

• June 15 or 16: Recommend goals and implementation plans