District Strategic Planning 2025-2030

Session 1 - September 25, 2024

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, more than 60 Leonia administrators, staff, Board members, and parents came together to initiate strategic planning. The first evening's topic focused on the Strengths/Achievements, and Challenges/Opportunities of the Leonia Public Schools. The meeting began with welcoming remarks by Board of Education President Daniel Lee, who then introduced Dr. Brian Gatens, Superintendent, who provided an informative “State of the District” overview for participants. Facilitator Matt Lee from the New Jersey School Boards Association introduced the strategic planning methodology and assisted throughout the process.

Parent, administration and staff participants gathered in 5 groups to identify the Strengths/Achievements and Challenges/Opportunities of the Leonia Public Schools through brainstorming and the sharing of ideas. After discussion, each group came to a consensus on its top 10 Strengths/Achievements and top 10 Challenges/Opportunities and those were then shared with the larger group when group work was completed.