Stakeholder Input and Feedback Session

Phase II of Roadmap 2030, our Strategic and Master Facility Planning process, has officially resumed!  The next opportunity to hear directly from staff and the community to gather valuable input will take place on:

Staff Only Forum

4:30 p.m. | Wednesday | March 4, 2026
Auditorium | Eisenhower High School

Open Community Forum

5:30 p.m. | Wednesday | March 11, 2026
Eisenhower High School & MacArthur High School

The Community Forum will be held simultaneously at both high schools. This session will follow the same format, with participation expanded to include community stakeholders.

What Is Phase II?

Phase II focuses on gathering input from staff and stakeholders as we finalize the guiding documents that will serve as the DPS61 blueprint for the next five years. These include:

1. Strategic Plan on a Page (Mission, Vision, Values & Goals)

2. Balanced Scorecard (Key performance indicators aligned to each of the five goals)

3. SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats)

4. High Leverage Strategies (Ideas and recommendations aligned to the five goals)

Master Facility Planning discussions will resume in June 2026, guided by a Board of Education–approved architectural firm specializing in long-range master facility planning. The work completed during Phase II will guide and inform all future facility planning efforts to ensure alignment with DPS61’s new strategic direction.

Forum Format

The session will begin with a brief presentation that will include:

• An overview of the 5-Step Strategic and Master Facility Planning process

• Phase II tasks and expected outcomes

• Instructions for providing input and feedback

Following the presentation, participants will engage in a self-paced Gallery Walk, offering input in any of the four Phase II focus areas listed above.

Your insight, perspectives, and recommendations matter! The strength of our plan depends on the voices of those doing the work each day.  We encourage you to attend, participate, and help shape the direction of Roadmap 2030 as we move into Phases III, IV, and V of this process.

Original Planning Overview
Decatur Public Schools launched Roadmap 2030 to guide the district’s long-term strategic direction and master facility planning with a focus on student success. Beginning in October 2024, a representative committee of students, staff, community partners, educational collaborators, and business leaders came together to collaboratively develop a plan reflecting the needs and aspirations of the Decatur school community. This inclusive process was designed to ensure diverse perspectives informed the work, with a final recommendation originally scheduled for presentation to the Board of Education in May 2025.

Planning Update December 2025
The original committee made meaningful progress in this important work. In April 2025, the Board of Education paused the process to allow time for reflection, refinement, and the opportunity to broaden stakeholder engagement. We are now ready to reengage the committee, along with a few new committee members, and move forward with renewed focus, expanded representation, and a shared commitment to meaningful progress. This next phase will build on the foundation already established while ensuring Roadmap 2030 reflects the voices and priorities of our entire school community.

Together, we are shaping a brighter future for our school community, the staff, and students of District #61. View the list of Committee Members.

Want to get involved as a stakeholder? 

📊 Have a general question? Submit a question by using this link. You can read the live FAQ document here.