Phase 1: August and September: Project Management & Facilitation • Establish EPS Strategic Planning Team o Outline the planning process o Define roles and responsibilities o Confirm Mission, Vision, and Core Values o Determine goals for the process o Establish planning meeting dates and expectations o Determine emerging themes and critical opportunities for growth identified through our Listening and Learning Sessions. o Collaborate with the Superintendent’s Transition Team and Community School Directors o Release of RFP: Monday, August 13, 2025 o Last day to Submit Questions: Wednesday August 20, 2025 o Formal written responses to questions: Friday August 22, 2025 o Receipt of Proposals: Friday, August 29, 2025 o Interview Date (if needed): Tuesday, September 2, 2025 o Recommendation for Approval: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 o Legislative Approval by Board: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Phase 2: October: Stakeholder Engagement o Design and conduct comprehensive stakeholder engagement process ▪ Staff, Student, Family, and Community Perception Surveys ▪ Community and Family Interviews ▪ Focus Groups
