WASB Stakeholder-Driven Strategic Planning
In today’s challenging educational environment, districts need a strategic plan that does more than sit on a shelf—it must inspire action, reflect community values, and drive measurable improvement. Implementation of the WASB Stakeholder-Driven Strategic Planning Framework will result in a plan that does just that.
Grounded in Ewy’s nationally recognized approach and aligned with the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, this process connects school districts with their communities to create shared goals, clear priorities, and a focused path forward. WASB consultants work alongside district leaders to customize a collaborative process that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and student-centered outcomes.
The result? A strategic plan that transforms mission into momentum, serves as a governance tool for school boards, and acts as a guiding star for continuous improvement across the district.
Ready to get started? Contact Ben Niehaus, the WASB Director of Member Services at bniehaus@wasb.org to learn more.
More WASB Governance Consulting Services
Interested in developing a more effective leadership team? Strengthening your district’s communication skills? WASB consultants can assist with a variety of governance workshops and services customized to your individual board’s needs. Review the WASB’s Governance Consulting Services to determine if your district could benefit from customized training.
Attend the 2025 Summer Learning Symposium to hear WASB consultants Cheryl Stinski and Patti Vickman share how WASB’s Stakeholder-Driven Strategic Planning Framework helps districts turn community voice into focused action. Take a walk through the five-phase process that builds trust, strengthens alignment and results in a plan your community will support. Learn how engaging students, staff, families and community members leads to strategic goals that guide real decisions—not just sit on a shelf. See how one district—represented by School District of Manawa District Administrator Ryan Peterson—used this framework to reimagine its future, and how your district can too.
