Administration

District-Board Goals

by Gail Hopkins

March 13, 2007

March 12, 2007

2006-2007/2007-2008

COON RAPIDS - BAYARD

DISTRICT-WIDE GOALS

DISTRICT BOARD GOALS:

I. STUDENT LEARNING:

Student learning will be improved through investing in our district’s mission statement, a mission that focuses on meeting the diverse needs of every student regardless of race, family income or other factors ---- in support of each students successful transition into a rapidly changing, technologically advanced, competitive and global society.
Student learning will be improved through advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and learning environment that is safe and orderly, while being conducive to optimum student achievement.
Student learning will be improved through investing in meaningful, research-based and systematic professional staff development opportunities for our CR-B educators.
Student learning will be improved through investing in all of our employees, with an expectation of continual improvement in job responsibilities, knowledge and skills, with the purpose of further impacting and supporting building and district goals.
Student learning will be improved through the monitoring and evaluation of our Early-Childhood Program ( 3-5 student population) and the K-3 Deal instructional practices, scheduling and program emphasis.
Student learning will be improved through the monitoring and evaluation of our 4-6 Intermediate instructional practices, scheduling and program emphasis.
Student learning will be improved through an increasing emphasis on high school reform and model core curriculum at the 7-12 level; with a focus on the critically important 3 R’s: rigor, relevance and relationships.
Student learning will be improved through the continued hiring of dedicated, caring and highly qualified teachers and staff, with a goal of hiring the best candidate, regardless of educational experience, race, background, religion, etc.
Student learning will be improved through the continued incorporation of the continuous school improvement cycle, which includes the following components: program assessment, program planning, program implementation, and program evaluation.
Student learning will be improved through the continuing dedicated efforts of our Board of Education and administration team, in ensuring that our mission objectives and student learning goals continue to be implemented, resulting in an honest assessment of our district’s strengths and weaknesses.
Student learning will be improved through the Board of Education and administrative team continuing to be committed to our school district, but at the same time being open-minded concerning options for future sharing opportunities with area school districts, whether the sharing involves teachers, staff, or educational programs.

II. DISTRICT FINANCES:

• The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will maintain a target range of 5% - 10% Solvency Position.

• The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will maintain an Unspent Balance range of $400,000 - $500,000.

• The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will be creative/innovative in sustaining competitive salaries, insurance, and benefits in support of efforts to maintain and hire highly qualified teachers and staff.

• The Board of Education, in collaboration with administrative team, will promote the investigating of school grants and grant writing incentives to support the need to further fund for technological improvements, alternative or intervention programs, decreasing student achievement gaps, and infrastructure needs.

• The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will investigate academic, extra-curricular, faculty and administrative sharing opportunities with area school districts, with a purpose of maintaining/improving existing program levels and student opportunities, while also positively impacting our district finances.

III. DISTRICT FACILITIES:

The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will maintain facilities to support an engaging, effective and positive teaching and learning environment.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, along with the Building and Grounds Committee, will continue to periodically review, update and implement the district’s long-range facilities plans.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will investigate opportunities for sharing district facilities with local parents, business and community members, as well as opportunities for sharing facilities with area school districts.

IV. LEADERSHIP:

The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will promote the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will promote the success of all students by cooperating, collaborating and understanding the importance of engaging families and our community in the educational system.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with administrative team, will promote an appreciation for and sensitivity to diversity in the school community, as well as respecting divergent opinions.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will promote the success of all students by continuing to hire and retain high quality educators, staff and extra-curricular instructors.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will provide a clear vision and strong leadership for major initiatives, school improvement processes and change efforts.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will promote the positive and necessary framework of a professional learning community.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will promote current research-based practices and theory about effective schools and the important role the board and administrative has in leading schools.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will promote quality curricular programs, special programs (art, music, pe, extended learning, media-technology, etc.), fine arts and extra-curricular activities.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will promote the Great Places initiative as a way of enhancing the quality of education and life-long learning experiences for our students, staff and community.
The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administrative team, will investigate academic, extra-curricular, faculty and administrative sharing opportunities with area school districts, with a purpose of maintaining or improving existing program levels and student opportunities.