Student Achievement

OBJECTIVE:  Improve student proficiency by increasing the number of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.  Celebrate all levels of student achievement by recognizing various forms of success, including academic excellence, personal growth, perseverance, and contributions to the school community. 

1. Identify student achievement gaps and areas for improvement.  Implement/ enhance targeted support programs.
2. Analyze student performance data regularly to monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.  Expand access to academic support services, such as mentoring, peer tutoring, and resources.
3. Evaluate the success of intervention strategies by tracking student growth and achievement over time.  Identify successful approaches for district-wide implementation.
4. Create a plan for sustaining progress, including ongoing monitoring, resource allocation, and program updates.
5. Establish a recognition program that highlights multiple forms of student success that may include but is not limited to: academic improvement, leadership, creativity, and community involvement. 

Enhance Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

OBJECTIVE:  Promote transparent, consistent communication, and foster relationships with key stakeholders, students, families, teachers, and community members.  Actively seek input, address concerns, and collaborate on solutions that improve district-wide educational outcomes.

1. Develop a communication schedule that includes regular updates through social media and community meetings ensuring timely and transparent sharing of Board decisions and initiatives. 
2. Host quarterly community forums, town halls, community Coffee Chats or listening sessions to gather input from families, students, and community members, creating a platform for open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.
3. Establish partnerships with community leaders to host educational sessions that support student learning and community engagement while fostering a collaborative environment that strengthens relationships between schools, families, and local organizations.
4. Ensure that minutes from Board of Education committee meetings are made accessible to the community through the district website.

Foster a Safe and Respectful School Environment

OBJECTIVE:  Develop and enhance comprehensive policies and programs that address bullying, discrimination, and hate.  Promote a culture of respect and empathy through proactive initiatives.  Ensure consistent enforcement of student conduct standards and support targeted interventions to prevent and address incidents of bullying and hate.

1. Review and revise district policies related to Code of Conduct, Bias Related Acts, and Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying ensuring they are comprehensive and consistently enforced across all schools.
2. Launch district-wide awareness campaign focusing on bullying prevention and promoting respect.
3. Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust programs and policies based on findings to enhance effectiveness.
4. Throughout the year, promote a culture of respect and leadership by example across the district, incorporating the pillars of respect: citizenship, trustworthiness, responsibility, positivity, and kindness into all school activities, staff development, student programs, and community interactions, with recognition events to celebrate those who embody these values.
5. Board members will attend professional development training on bullying, discrimination and hate speech to gain a deeper understanding of prevention strategies and the enhancement of related policies.  Review impacted policies to ensure continuous improvement in addressing these critical issues within the school environment.

Promote Fiscal Responsibility and Resource Allocation

OBJECTIVE:  Ensure district funds are allocated effectively to maximize student outcomes, support high-quality programs, and maintain financial stability.  Prioritize budget transparency and strategic investments that align with district goals and long-term planning.

1. Ensure that the budget aligns with district goals, anticipates future needs and addresses challenges such as funding fluctuations and rising costs.
2. Conduct budget transparency discussions to explain the budget process, priorities, and key funding decisions.  Ensure the budget is accessible to all.
3. Use performance data and program evaluations to guide resource allocation decisions.  Ensure funds are directed toward initiatives and programs with demonstrated impacts on student learning and well-being.
4. Identify and pursue additional revenue streams such as grant opportunities, partnerships, and other revenue sources that can supplement district funding and support innovative programs without burdening taxpayers.

Policy Development

OBJECTIVE:  Create and enforce district policies that address current educational challenges and promote the overall effectiveness of the district.  Policies will prioritize the needs and perspectives of families, ensuring that policies support student success and foster strong family, school, and community partnerships.  When revising policies, we vow to consider the age, maturity level, grade level and appropriateness of policy language, in respect to the students in our K-8 district.

1. Conduct frequent Policy committee meetings to review and update district policies to ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations.
2. Ensure that newly created/updated policies are communicated to the community along with any applicable resources and policy implementation.
3. Schedule annual reviews of key policies to ensure they remain relevant and effective.  Make necessary updates when needed.  Create a list and conduct an annual review of key policies.
4. Ensure district-wide enforcement of all policies with clear accountability measures to guarantee adherence and address any issues effectively.