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Lyndhurst Today
By the People, for the People
SE-L Schools Launch Strategic Planning Survey for Residents
The 10-day survey aims to gather community input on the district's future direction.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:06am
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The South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District's strategic planning survey aims to gather diverse community input to shape the district's future direction.Lyndhurst TodayThe South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District is asking residents in the two cities it serves to participate in an online survey that will help guide its strategic planning process. The survey will be open for 10 days starting on April 10 and is intended to gather feedback from a range of stakeholders, including current students, parents, alumni, and community and business leaders.
Why it matters
The strategic planning survey is an important step for the district to gather diverse perspectives from its community as it develops a roadmap for the next 3-5 years. By incorporating resident input, the district aims to ensure its future goals and priorities align with the needs and values of the South Euclid and Lyndhurst communities it serves.
The details
The survey will allow participants to rate the district's overall direction, quality of education, and financial management, as well as help prioritize potential goals and provide feedback on areas like communications, safety, and career preparation. The strategic planning committee, which includes district teachers, parents, students, alumni, and other community members, has already held two meetings facilitated by the consulting firm Burges & Burges Strategists, who are also managing the survey process.
- The survey will launch on April 10, 2026.
- The survey will remain open for 10 days after the launch.
The players
Dominick Kaple
Superintendent of the South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District.
Burges & Burges Strategists
An Euclid-based consulting firm facilitating the district's strategic planning process, including the community survey.
Brandon Baker
A senior consultant at Burges & Burges Strategists.
What they’re saying
“Our school district is fortunate to have so many stakeholders between these two cites -- they all deserve to have a say in SEL's future.”
— Dominick Kaple, Superintendent
“A strategic plan gives a school district a roadmap for the next three to five years, so it's only right that it is developed in partnership with a committee of dedicated residents.”
— Brandon Baker, Senior Consultant
What’s next
The strategic planning committee, which includes district teachers, parents, students, alumni, and other community members, will use the survey results along with other inputs to develop the goals and objectives that will guide the district's future. Superintendent Kaple and the committee will then present the final strategic plan to the SEL Board of Education.
The takeaway
By actively seeking community input through this strategic planning survey, the South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District is demonstrating a commitment to inclusive, transparent decision-making that aims to align its future priorities with the needs and values of the local residents it serves.
