On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, the Brooklyn City Schools began an important strategic planning process that will be conducted by a committee of thirty members representing all district stakeholders, including, administrators, teachers, classified staff, Board of Education, parents, and community members. Over the course of five-monthly meetings, the Strategic Planning Committee will establish the framework of a strategic plan that will address learning challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and guide the district into the next generation of education. The strategic plan will include the identification of core values, new mission and vision statements, areas of focus, targeted goals, and action steps to reach each stated goal. As a result, the district seeks to set a strong foundation to continue its proud legacy of tradition, pride, and excellence.
The Brooklyn City Schools will make regular updates to this page with information related to the strategic planning process. Please take a moment to review and learn more about this important district initiative. Thank you for your continued support of the Brooklyn City Schools.
2021-22 Brooklyn City School District Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Schedule
Monday, October 26, 2021, 5:00 - 6:30 PM / Brooklyn Community Room - BHS Room 173
Monday, November 29, 2021, 5:00 - 6:30 PM / Brooklyn Community Room - BHS Room 173
Brooklyn City Schools Strategic Planning Committee Members
| Participant |
Position/Title |
| Dr. Theodore Caleris |
Superintendent |
| Colleen Aholt |
Treasurer |
| Michelle Kalish |
Assistant Superintendent |
| Paula Jones |
Director of Pupil Services |
| Supriya Culliton |
Coordinator of Student Support Programs |
| Karen Valenza |
Instructional Coach |
| Johnny Bollin |
Principal |
| Lara Smith |
Assistant Principal |
| Sherrin Frate |
7th Grade Teacher |
| Laura Paul |
Secretary |
| Emily Banach |
4th Grade Teacher |
| Brittany Hubbell |
Preschool Coordinator |
| Luanne Francesangeli |
3rd Grade Teacher |
| Suzy Marquis |
Intervention Specialist |
| Brian Hare |
Principal |
| Matthew Larson |
Assistant Principal |
| Maggie Clancy |
Secretary |
| Chris Ross |
Counselor |
| Julie McGarey |
Intervention Specialist |
| Annie Bir |
Counselor |
| Delia Velez |
World Language Teacher |
| Kelly Supek |
Community Member |
| Earl Bloam |
Community Member |
| Karam Hasrouni |
Community Member |
| Michelle Hilcu |
Parent |
| Rob Slattery |
Board of Education |
| Tamika Cannon |
Parent |
| Angie Helmick |
Parent |
| Pat Flanagan |
Parent |
| Cathie Flanagan |
Parent |
Portrait of a Hurricane
Beginning in January 2021, a committee composed of administrators, teachers, classified staff, representation from the Board of Education, and parents met together to identify the characteristics Brooklyn students will possess upon graduation. A total of six competencies were finalized in the District’s Portrait of a Hurricane document featured below and which is also visibly posted throughout the entire district campus. The Portrait of a Hurricane will play a role in the District’s ongoing strategic planning process and serve as an important guide for student learning, achievement, and growth.
