District Goals

2024-2025

 

Our school district remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a well-rounded education that prioritizes student achievement and holistic development. By emphasizing academic excellence, the arts, athletics, and social-emotional learning, we aim to prepare our students to thrive in an ever-changing world. These goals reflect our dedication to ensuring that every student receives the support and resources needed to reach their fullest potential, both in and out of the classroom. As we look to the future, we reaffirm our focus on nurturing diverse talents, encouraging critical thinking, and building a strong foundation for lifelong success.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB Committee)

Increase Cultural Competency and Representation:

Implement ongoing professional development programs focused on cultural awareness and competency, anti-bias training, and inclusive practices for all educators and staff. Additionally, ensure that the curriculum reflects diverse perspectives and experiences, emphasizing hiring and potentially retaining a diverse faculty and staff.

Evidence of Goal Achievement

  • 100% of educators and staff completed cultural awareness, anti-bias, and inclusive practices training within the academic year.

  • Surveys indicate an increase in staff self-reported cultural awareness following training sessions.

  • Completed curriculum review and reflections to ensure ongoing representation of diverse voices.

  • Increase job posting activities to attract diverse candidates and increase outreach.  Participate in job fairs and college recruitment events to attract a diverse pool of candidates, and provide regular reports to the board detailing the efforts made and the outcomes in terms of applicant diversity.

 

Special Education (Curriculum Committee)

Improve Individualized Education Program (IEP) Processes:

Ensure that the IEP process reflects timely and effective identification, assessment, and support for students with special needs. This includes increasing collaboration between educators, special education staff, parents, and students to create and implement personalized learning plans that meet each student’s individual needs.

Promote and support inclusive education by integrating students with special needs into general education classrooms whenever possible. Provide professional development for teachers on co-teaching models to better support diverse learners within the mainstream classroom.

Evidence of Goal Achievement

  • 100% of IEPs were developed within the mandated timelines, and a survey of parent experience will be administered to determine satisfaction rates from parents and educators on the process.

  • Reduced the average time from student referral to IEP implementation by 10% compared to the previous year.

  • 100% of students with special needs had personalized learning plans that were reviewed and updated at least twice per academic year.

  • Surveys indicate a 25% improvement in the alignment of IEP goals with student progress and outcomes.

  • Trained special education and general education teachers on co-teaching models and inclusive practices, with post-training surveys showing an increase in teacher confidence in supporting diverse learners.

 

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL - Personnel Committee)

Incorporate SEL into the daily curriculum across all grade levels by embedding SEL competencies into academic lessons and school activities. Continue to provide training for educators on how to effectively teach and model SEL skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Foster a positive and supportive school climate that prioritizes the well-being of students and staff. Implement programs and initiatives that promote mental health, resilience, and a sense of belonging, including peer support groups, mindfulness practices, and conflict resolution strategies.

Evidence of Goal Achievement

  • Embedded SEL competencies into academic lessons across all grade levels, with lesson plans reviewed weekly to ensure SEL integration.

  • Provided SEL training for 100% of educators, with post-training evaluations showing an increase in educators’ ability to teach and model SEL skills.

  • Establish a peer support network for teachers to share best practices and resources on SEL implementation.

  • Conducted semi-annual climate surveys showing an improvement in student and staff perceptions of school safety, belonging, and well-being.

  • Trained 100% of educators on suicide prevention.

  • Collect and analyze feedback from students, educators, and parents to refine SEL programs.