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Reports and Recommendations, June 16, 1999 <br /> Page 7 <br /> culturally, economically, and politically. To meet these challenges, we need to <br /> examine what we are doing and adapt our programs and support systems so that <br /> we can continue to provide the excellent and responsive program we offer now, <br /> and have been able to offer in the past. Such a discussion will allow the district <br /> and the community to work together to shape our educational future and identify <br /> our educational priorities. <br /> At the work session we agreed upon several basic principles that will be used to <br /> guide the process. They include staying focused on our educational mission and <br /> community engagement. We also agreed on the charge to the Schools of the <br /> Future Committee, which will be composed of board members, community <br /> leaders, employee groups, parents, and district staff who will assist the district in <br /> identifying those characteristics of the schools and the school system that will <br /> make us capable of preparing students for the new century. We confirmed that a <br /> Council of Community Advisors would be appointed by the superintendent to <br /> bring an even broader community -based perspective to the process by providing <br /> feedback to the Schools of the Future Committee as it plans its work, and later as it <br /> formulates its recommendations. <br /> We also agreed that we would invite staff, parents, citizens, and students to <br /> participate in task groups that would study and propose strategies and outcomes <br /> in the following areas: <br /> •Community Engagement and Governance; <br /> •Educational Programs for the 21st Century Learner; <br /> • School Choice; <br /> • Educational Technology; <br /> •School Facilities; and <br /> • Resources. <br /> At the board meeting we will debrief the work session and continue to discuss <br /> membership on the various committees and task groups. <br /> 3. Receive a Legislative Update <br /> At the meeting we will provide you with a report on the status of the various <br /> funding, program, and operational issues that are being considered by the Oregon <br /> Legislature. <br /> 4. Review the Superintendent's Administrative Organization for 1999 -2000 <br /> I will be making several changes in the district's organization for next school year <br /> that I will share with you at your June 16 meeting. A copy of the 1999 -2000 <br /> Organization Chart is included in the packet. The changes are summarized below. <br /> Instruction Department: In order to better coordinate regular and special <br /> education services, I am merging Educational Support Services into the Instruction <br /> Department. I will also be using a director position (Director of Public Affairs) <br /> that has been vacant for several years to create a new Director of School Services <br /> position who will be responsible for the supervision of the district's elementary <br />