2020-21 Board of Education goals

Goal 1

The Board of Education will present annual school budgets that provide a quality instructional program.

•  Educationally sound and fiscally responsible
• Pursuing and maximizing State and local aid, as well as grant opportunities
• Optimizing the use of shared services with other governmental entities where cost-effective.

Goal 2

The Board of Education will support equitable learning opportunities and access for every student no matter who they are, where they live or where they come from.

•  Reduce performance gaps between subgroups
• Increase student participation in extracurricular activities
• Reduce performance gaps between male and female students

Goal 3

The Board of Education is committed to the success of ALL students by emphasizing social and emotional well-being, high academic standards, and a safe learning environment (remotely and in-person).

• Continuously improve graduation rate up to 100%
• Increase acquisition of Advanced Diplomas to improve College and Career Readiness
• Increase proficiency rates on all 3-8 NYS exams including Science 4 and 8

Goal 4

The Board of Education will conduct its policy-setting and work sessions in an open, transparent manner while being accessible and proactive in its communication with the community. It will meet this goal by:

• Partnering with families and community members
• Improve and optimize communication with all stakeholders
• Educate and inform the public on school-funding, NYS regulations and contemporary educational issues