Praise for work in school planning

To the editor:

On behalf of my fellow board members, I would like to publicly thank all those involved in the Comprehensive School Improvement Planning (CSIP) committees. As the board reviewed their recommendations, the amount of careful study, consideration and deliberation of all of the staff and community member volunteers was quite evident. The committees were able to generate many ideas and points to consider as the Cape Girardeau Board of Education, along with administrators and staff, continue to focus on prudent strategic planning.

As a reminder to all of our stakeholders, many of the ideas generated are for investigation and fact-finding, and the suggestion of any ideas does not necessarily mean they will come to fruition. It is only through careful study and data-driven decision-making that we can plan and execute the necessary educational and business strategies to make Cape Girardeau public schools the leaders in education in Southeast Missouri. Once again, a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the process!

SHARON MUELLER, President, Cape Girardeau Board of Education