2022-2023 Board of Education Goals
Student Achievement, Safety & Security, Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability, Communication, Policy Review
Goal I: Student Achievement
Continue to increase student learning through the STEAMS (Science, Technology, English, Arts, Math, SEL) Framework and maximize student potential by enhancing the quality of instruction.
STEAMS Education aims to bring FUNctional literacy to all. It promotes bridging the gap between business and educational goals to create a more productive and sustainable global culture based on teamwork. This educational framework is for all disciplines and types of learners with the goal of being more engaging and naturally successful for all members of any educational system. STEAMS is a framework for teaching across disciplines.
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Continue to increase graduation and attendance rates
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Use data to drive instruction through grade level/department meetings with district and building level administration
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Investigate standardized testing at elementary level; review outside assessment programs (NWEA, i-Ready)
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Increase Vocational Courses: cosmetology, healthcare-EMT, veterinarian technician, small engines: start with clubs
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Increase vertical alignment in writing K-12; focus on 6-8
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Hire administrative support in guidance and curriculum
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Provide PSAT for all students
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Field Trips: Increase field trip opportunities for students (internal and external)
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Music: maximize rotational lessons for 4-12 building
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Publish dates of when information will be available (schedules/class placements, etc) on website & social media
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Increase amount of WiFi
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Evaluate special education programming at elementary level ICT classes
Goal II: Safety & Security
Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment that supports student learning though a safe and healthy environment.
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Review and Update Security Plans
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Enhance Nutrition Program
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Faculty/Staff Wellness Support
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Replace Light Outside District Facing Lot
Goal III: Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability
Ensure fiscal responsibility, stability and accountability through a transparent process that has the support of the community.
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Maintain optimal student-teacher ratio
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Continue fields / grounds improvements
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Continue needs assessment of building and grounds updates
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Continue to expand awareness of community resources for families
Goal IV: Communication
Build a connected learning community, broadening productive partnerships and services to meet the needs of all students and to more effectively communicate with parents and district residents.
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Review committees and Board of Education representatives
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Continue Website Audit - remove outdated links and sites
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Increase promotion of student achievements (clubs, sports, academics, etc.)
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Create a Public Relations club
Goal V: Board of Education Policy Review
Continually upgrade Board of Education policies to ensure compliance with State laws and Commissioner's regulations.