Goals and Objectives
- 1. To improve academic
achievement by engaging all students through best instructional practices and
challenging programs that will meet their individual needs
1.1 Provide challenging
educational programs and instructional resources that meet individual learning
needs.
1.2 Develop and foster
critical and creative thinkers, and effective communicators in a
technologically rich environment.
1.3
Ensure
time and resources are available for high quality professional development
reflecting the needs of the staff and the district and also meeting state and
federal mandates.
1.4
Develop and implement curricula that are in
alignment with district initiatives and governmental standards.
2.
To maintain a safe environment
of mutual respect, collaboration, and reflection
2.1 Continue the implementation of high safety
and security standards in alignment with local, state, and federal incident
management guidelines.
2.2 Implement student
services addressing the social and emotional needs of the student throughout
his/her educational experience.
2.3 Extend professional
learning communities across all grade levels and disciplines throughout the
district.
2.4 Build parental and
community support through effective communication with multiple opportunities
for involvement in the school and district programs.
3. To organize the
resources of time, staffing, and leadership to meet the teaching and learning
needs of our district
3.1 Implement ways to
provide more flexibility and opportunity within, between, and across grade
levels and disciplines in the daily and yearly schedule.
3.2 Ensure appropriate
class size for student-centered learning environments.
3.3 Employ technology
equitably across the district to expand educational experiences beyond the
confines of the classroom walls.
4. To acquire and
responsibly manage equitable, predictable, and sustainable funding for
educational programs, services, facilities and other district operations
4.1
Collaborate with local, state and federal
officials to obtain sustainable and predictable financial support.
4.2
Encourage community participation in the
budgetary process.
4.3
Communicate and advocate for community support
for funding of school programs and facility needs.
4.4
Plan and secure funding in order to maintain
facilities, infrastructure, technology and other capital projects.
4.5
Seek additional funding through alternative
sources.
5.
To provide the necessary
resources and services for the operational needs of the district
5.1 Evaluate facilities and their capacity to
meet current and future needs.
5.2 Ensure equitable access to technology to
support educational and administrative initiatives.
5.3 Assess and provide operational services
to proactively address the needs of our educational community.
5.4 Continue to foster a positive working
relationship with local town departments.