Board of Education Goals for 2007-08

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Aligning Goals and Resources for Student Achievement

1. To work collaboratively with the community to develop a budget process that focuses resources on student achievement

2. To support efforts to maintain a safe, positive and effective learning environment

• Targeted conferences and workshops
• Conference day speakers
• Safety Audits

3. To support individual student learning through differentiated instruction

• Provide equal focus at every ability level to insure students are appropriately challenged. (AIS, special education, Honors, Advanced Placement, College in the Classroom, and independent study).

4. To monitor community growth and plan responsibly for future district needs

• Work closely with municipal officials/planners and Demographer
• Conduct energy audits and implement efficient energy use
• Include “Green” practices in new construction and renovations
• Use alternative energy sources

5. To maintain and monitor operations of the school district in keeping with required mandates and local expectations

• Special Education regulations and reporting
• Office of the Comptroller compliance requirements
• Implement appropriate internal control protocols with best practice standards
• NYSED & NCLB curriculum mandates

6. To continue to support and develop the athletic program based on identified areas of need: program, facilities, staffing.