Board 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 access to and 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.

• 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