Goals

2024-2025

 

 

The Board of Education affirms our dedication to advancing a well-rounded education that prioritizes student achievement across all areas of learning. Our annual goals are crafted to support and enhance academic excellence, the arts, athletics, and social-emotional development, ensuring that each student is equipped to thrive in an increasingly complex world. We are committed to providing the necessary resources and guidance to nurture diverse talents, foster critical thinking, and build a strong foundation for lifelong success. These goals represent our ongoing support for a comprehensive educational experience that prepares our students for high school and beyond.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Allocate resources and funding to ensure that ongoing professional development programs focused on cultural competency, anti-bias training, and inclusive practices are effectively implemented and accessible to all educators and staff. Advocate for these programs to be a mandatory part of the professional development calendar.

Develop and promote policies that prioritize the recruitment, hiring, and retention of diverse faculty and staff. This includes creating a supportive work environment and implementing programs aimed at retaining diverse talent within the district.

Evidence of Goal Achievement

  • Professional Development: Allocate resources and time for comprehensive cultural awareness and anti-bias training for all staff, with follow-up assessments to ensure application.

  • Curriculum Development: Ensure the Curriculum committee reviews the curriculum to ensure it reflects diverse perspectives and ensures inclusive representation across all subjects.

  • Hiring Practices: Develop and implement strategies to actively recruit, hire, and retain a diverse faculty and staff, including partnerships with diversity-focused job boards and networks.

 

Special Education

Ensure through regular reporting clear and effective communication channels between educators, special education staff, parents, and students to improve the IEP process. Encourage that all stakeholders are actively involved in the development and implementation of personalized learning plans.

Ensure that adequate resources and support are provided for the implementation of inclusive education practices. This includes funding for professional development on co-teaching models, as well as providing the necessary tools and technologies to support diverse learners within general education classrooms.

Evidence of Goal Achievement

  • Regular updates will be provided to ensure IEPs are developed within mandated timelines and review plans to address any delays.

  • Enhance communication and collaboration between educators, special education staff, and parents, providing support to involve parents actively in the IEP process.

  • Inclusive Education: Promote the inclusion of students with special needs in general education classrooms by providing necessary training and staffing.

  • Professional Development: Ensure training is provided for teachers on co-teaching models, differentiated instruction, and strategies for integrating students with disabilities into mainstream classrooms.

 

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Advocate for the inclusion of SEL programs and training in the district’s policy and budget priorities. Ensure that sufficient funding is allocated to incorporate SEL into the daily curriculum and to provide ongoing professional development for educators on SEL competencies.

Promote and support initiatives aimed at fostering a positive and supportive school climate. This includes endorsing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and a sense of belonging, such as peer support groups, mindfulness practices, and conflict-resolution strategies. Regularly review the effectiveness of these programs and support opportunities for community involvement in school activities that promote social-emotional development.

Evidence of Goal Achievement

  • Curriculum Integration: Ensure SEL competencies are embedded into daily lessons and activities across all grade levels, ensuring alignment with academic standards.
  • Educator Training: Provide resources for ongoing professional development for educators on effective SEL teaching practices, including how to model SEL skills in the classroom.
  • School Climate Initiatives: Ensure the district implements programs that promote mental health and well-being, such as mindfulness practices, peer mentoring, and conflict resolution strategies, to build a supportive school environment.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Review climate survey data to assess the impact of SEL initiatives on student and staff well-being, using the data to refine and enhance programs.
  • Suicide Prevention: Ensure all educators receive training on suicide prevention, equipping them with the knowledge and resources to support students in crisis.

 

Professional Development

Develop and implement a comprehensive professional development program for board members to enhance their expertise in school board member responsibility. The goal is to support board members in making informed decisions that prioritize student achievement. The board will continue to work toward the Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification, awarded to high-performing boards that meet rigorous standards, demonstrating a commitment to student success through their actions. 

Evidence of Goal Achievement

  • Completion of Training: Board members will complete at least 12 board credits within the specified timeframe.
  • Certification Attainment: Achieve the Carole E. Larsen Master Board Certification by meeting all requirements by the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: Maintain and exceed the required hours of training, ensuring continuous improvement in board performance and decision-making.