2024-2025 Board of Education Goals
Goal I – Student Achievement
Continue to increase student learning through the STEAMS (Science, Technology, English, Arts, Math, SEL - Kindness Committee) 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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Enhance culture of district
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Fully integrate Instructional Rounds in all buildings
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Initiate No Plate for Hate Program
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Utilize Restorative Justice Practices
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Continue Restorative Justice Plan at CHS
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Institute Restorative Justice Plan at JFK
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Investigate Restorative Justice Plan for K-5
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Enhance field trip experiences for all students
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Increase vocational courses
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Integrate K-2 Full Inclusion
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Improve Pep Band
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Monitor student attendance to reduce chronic absenteeism
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Build School-to-Career partnerships
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Promote STEAM
Goal II – Safety & Security
Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment that supports student learning through a safe and healthy environment
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Review and update security procedures and plan
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Update plans and present to community
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Continue training for faculty and staff (AED, CPR, Active Shooter, CPI)
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Homeland Security Audit
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Continue to enhance nutrition and wellness program
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Increase security guards during school day and events
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Replace outside electronic access controls
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Enhance security camera coverage
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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Capital improvements initiatives
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Maintain optimal student-teacher ratio
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Expand Community Resources Fair 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
Goal V – Board of Education Policy Review
Continually upgrade Board of Education policies to ensure compliance with State laws and Commissioner’s regulations
- Review and Update BOE Policies