Hartford Public Schools Student Centered Portfolio Strategy

The City of Hartford is seeking a consultant to conduct a landscape analysis of the current portfolio of schools in the Hartford Public Schools district. The goal of the study is to understand the current state of enrollment, facilities, and resourcing across school sites and inform decisions to enhance student experience, including access to rigorous academic programming, social and emotional supports, enrichment and extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities. The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, developing a draft set of portfolio guiding principles and criteria, and testing different portfolio scenarios. The city is looking for a consultant with significant expertise and experience in district redesign and master planning. Some key points to consider: • The city has a new superintendent and a new strategic plan, with four priorities: Whole and Healthy Students, Expansive Learning and Opportunity, Skilled and Diverse Teams, and Operational and Managerial Excellence. • The district has faced a recurring structural deficit, driven by the regional school choice ecosystem, declining enrollment, rising student need, and flat revenue. • The city is looking for a consultant who can help them understand how the school portfolio could be organized and resources could be deployed to ensure both long-term financial sustainability and improved experiences and outcomes for students.