City school officials in Bristol Tennessee are seeing the results of a strategic plan put together in 2010 to move the district forward. Director of Schools Gary Lilly says he has seen progress following a recent review of the on going blueprint for the 4-thousand student system. They point to major safety improvements accomplished at Tennessee High and the elementary and middle schools. They say classrooms have been upgraded and made more energy and cost efficient. Improvements have also been made to help students prepare for the ACT test and other testing to get them ready for college. They have begun a process of improving various reading programs and improved outreach plans for students and parents. The new connection office on volunteer parkway will combine community resources, coordinated school health and the communications & transportation departments. They still have plans to renovate Tennessee High’s Stone Castle Stadium when funding is found. (bg)