Planning with Purpose: North Lakeland’s Success Story

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Geared toward educational leadership—including School Board Members, Superintendents, and Administrators—this presentation facilitates a deeper understanding of district-wide stakeholder priorities and introduces methods for transparent and effective decision-making.


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‍ ‍What if your district could build a comprehensive five-year Strategic Plan in just four months—and turn that momentum into a successful referendum backed by broad community support? That’s exactly what the North Lakeland School District accomplished, and this session shows you how. North Lakeland’s strategic planning process became the foundation for a $5.7 million referendum win in April 2024. This presentation goes beyond the story—it gives you a proven playbook. You’ll learn how a focused, stakeholder-driven process can accelerate district progress, strengthen alignment, and build the trust essential for future initiatives. North Lakeland’s leadership team and Nexus Educational Consultants will share the real-world steps, challenges, and strategies that shaped a clear, community-driven plan—from engagement methods to messaging tactics to setting expectations that stick.

PRESENTER: Brent Jelinski Administrator, North Lakeland School District

Brent Jelinski has over 20 years dedicated to education, nearly 15 of those as the District Administrator of the North Lakeland School District.  North Lakeland is an award-winning 4K-8 district located in Northern Wisconsin.  In April 2024, North Lakeland overwhelmingly passed an operational and capital referendum after completing a comprehensive community-supported strategic plan.

PRESENTER: Dr. Roger Rindo Education Consultant and Former Superintendent, Nexus Solutions

Dedicating his entire professional life to education both teaching and in administrative roles, Roger has a passion for supporting districts in quality strategic planning that can drive their operations and improve results.