Leadership and Vision – Background Information / Documents
Continuous Improvement:
- The District uses the S-CAP cycle and process to develop and revise district priorities, then monitor and evaluate progress toward the priorities.
- The District Leadership team, along with input from the District’s combined Professional Learning Development meetings, the District Accountability Committee (DAC), and the community stakeholders review student data and system data, using SSR executive summaries as a guide, to establish priorities.
- The priorities are established for a two-three year cycle, with actions within each priority adjusting annually upon review of leadership team and stakeholders identified previously.
- It is the primary responsibility of the superintendent to ensure the district priority actions are implemented and sustained to achieve the vision of the district.
- Current District Priorities were established based on the Executive Summary from the SSR Review in April of 2026 and through feedback from District Leadership, the District’s combined Professional Learning Development meetings, the District Accountability Committee (DAC), and the community stakeholders. They are monitored throughout the year by district staff.
- The board reviews and approves updated vision, mission, and strategic priorities. They use it as a reference when adopting or revising policies. Board meeting are open to the public and feedback and discussion is welcome from all stakeholders.
Current Strategic Priorities
- Vision for Instruction
- Positive, Inclusive Environment
- Communication with all Stakeholders
Communication
Communication is constantly shared with families and the greater Hanover community via Infinite Campus. In addition, our leadership team manages our Facebook and Nextdoor accounts that provide frequent updates of learning and activities in our schools. We utilize our website for not just static information that is updated regularly as needed, but alerts and notifications; and social media to reach our families and the greater Hanover community.
- Board of Education: Meeting Information
- District Accountability Committee (DAC): Meeting Information
- District Website: Home Page
- Social Media: Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram, Twitter
- Five-minute Friday’s
- Infinite Campus: Students, Parents, Staff
- Monthly Professional Development
Vision
The district’s strategic priorities rest on three areas that guide staff decisions:
- Instruction: A coherent, aligned curriculum that integrates technology and collaboration.
- Positive, Inclusive Environment: Supporting social-emotional growth and responsibility so every student graduates with the knowledge, skills, and character to succeed.
- Stakeholder Communication: Open, active communication with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Teacher Evaluation are conducted under the Colorado Department of Education Evaluations System, Randa. The High Quality Teaching Indicators are part of the Randa review.
Family, School, and Community Partnership and 2026-2027 Documentation
Board Leadership:
- Board Meeting Information
- The Board governs by policy governance. They approve updated Mission, Vision, and S-CAP Priorities.
- The Board reviews policies every three years to ensure they are current and align with the district vision and the policies that govern the vision.
​Staff and teacher turnover:
In the last few years, recruitment and retainment of our staff has been challenging. The distance between the Elementary, the Jr/Sr High School, and local township prove difficult for staff development and the additional cost of fuel.