Following nearly two and a half hours of discussion and review, the Mitchell School Board set three future goals during Tuesday’s work session.
Superintendent Joe Childs facilitated the selection process. He says the first goal is teacher-staff satisfaction. “What develops satisfaction beyond just we come to work, we give our best effort and then we go home,” said Childs. “How can we really make sure the teachers and the employees that work with feel like they’re valued.”
The second goal is community and parent involvement. “We’d have an opportunity to really connect with parents and find out what they want, what they’re looking for in education,” Childs said. “And we know that parent efficacy is a leading factor in school trust.”
The third goal is behavior support. “What kind of support can we offer teachers to make sure that they can improve the behaviors in classrooms and schools,” Childs continued.
The board has scheduled its next work session for January 21st, 2026.