Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/author/cheri-p-burke-superintendent-of-schools/)
Each spring, the development of the school district budget brings an important conversation to our community. As superintendent, I understand that our schools represent both one of Granby’s greatest strengths and one of the largest investments our taxpayers make each year. Our responsibility is clear: to provide the best possible opportunities for our students while being thoughtful stewards of public resources.
Once the Granby Board of Finance provides budget guidance for the fiscal year, the Granby Board of Education conducts a series of four public budget meetings and workshops, each intentionally designed to address a different and critical component of the district’s financial planning.
Granby Public Schools has received an excellent response to our strategic planning survey from students, parents, staff and community members. In addition, we held successful strategic planning feedback sessions, and we are now developing a district strategic plan guided by the words Connect. Believe. Achieve.
In Granby Public Schools, we are committed to creating safe, supportive and inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued and connected. This commitment reflects our district goals and aligns with the revised Connecticut School Climate Policy, which all districts in Connecticut were tasked to implement by July 1, 2025.
Instruction in Granby Public Schools is guided by our Vision of a Graduate: we aim for every student to become a resourceful learner and an effective communicator who contributes positively at the local, national and global levels. Our curriculum is based on state standards that outline the knowledge and skills students should acquire during their K–12 education in order to graduate ready for college and career.
Granby Public Schools will carry forward Connect. Believe. Achieve. from last year—because it just makes sense. It’s more than a theme; it’s what we stand for and what we believe. This year, we plan to build on this theme in a big way as we create our next five-year strategic plan, turning those words into action across the district.