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Board of Education Goals 2006-2007

Board of Education Goals
2007-2008

1. The Board of Education will continue to be guided by the District’s Five-Year Plans that it will review and have updated annually, to include:

   a. Business Operations
   b. Pupil Personnel Services
   c. Human Resources
   d. Long-Range Technology Plan

2. The Board of Education will monitor the progress of the District’s instructional programs and practices as related to student achievement including the adoption, review and update of a five-year plan for Curriculum and Instruction.

3. The Board of Education will target to achieve annual school budgets that offer a quality instructional program at an affordable price to taxpayers.  This will be achieved through:

a. Sound fiscal management
b. Pursuing and maximizing state and local aid as well as grant opportunities
c. Minimizing the tax rate impact of annual school budget adjustments
d. Targeting a budget-to-budget increase at or near the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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

a. Educating the community about school funding issues
b. Utilize technology to facilitate communication
c. Monthly public Work Sessions in addition to regular Business Meetings
d. More effective use of the District Website as a communication tool

5. The Board will encourage wellness and a philosophy of safety.  This will be accomplished through reviewing, monitoring and advocacy.

Adopted by Board of Education
October 18, 2007