Board of Education Goals & Benchmarks 2007-2008
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – Develop and support community understanding and involvement
| Clearly Stated Objective(s) |
Action Plan & Progress Report |
Timeline |
Person Responsible |
Expected Outcome |
| To inform & update the community regarding the transition of the superintendency & central office administration |
The BOE will organize and facilitate community forums |
September-November 2007 |
Superintendent,
Assistant Superintendent & BOE |
Information provided to the community |
| To inform & update the community regarding the EXCEL Capital Project |
Using the district web site and other forms of communication, the community will be kept informed of the capital project progress |
Monthly |
Superintendent
Webmaster |
Information provided to the community |
| To inform and welcome community members into the schools |
Each curricular department is to set and promote one goal to improve community involvement in the schools |
Throughout the school year |
Curriculum Coordinators |
To develop a meaningful relationship with community members |
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP – Support leaders at all levels who welcome new ideas, embrace change and identify new and more effective means of educating students
| Clearly Stated Objective(s) |
Action Plan & Progress Report |
Timeline |
Person Responsible |
Expected Outcome |
| To discuss and re-evaluate specific responsibilities of the superintendent and central office administration |
To update job descriptions of the superintendent and central office administration |
October 1, 2007 |
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent |
A written job description as located in the appendix of the BOE Policy Binder |
| To evaluate, update and modify the BPTA professional development program process |
The Labor Management Team will meet to discuss, evaluate and recommend improved changes to the district's Professional Development Plan (PDP) |
September - December |
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
BPTA Co-Presidents |
An updated PDP |
| To develop a formal mentoring program for all new non-teaching staff |
To open discussion with CSEA |
November - June |
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
CSEA President |
To create and utilize a mentoring program |
FINANCE AND CAPITAL – Maintain a commitment to the present and future that reflects the Board’s fiduciary and educational responsibility to the community and its students
| Clearly Stated Objective(s) |
Action Plan & Progress Report |
Timeline |
Person Responsible |
Expected Outcome |
| CONTINUE - For BOE to advertise and sell the School Street site |
To maintain contact with the Broadalbin Village Board |
by Oct 2007 |
Assistant Superintendent |
To sell and receive revenue |
| CONTINUE - For BOE to consider the consolidation of services |
Through HFM BOCES, a feasibility study is being performed; results of the study will suggest options for consolidation |
July - December |
District Supt., Dr. Davis
Superintendent |
To provide alternative option to reduce tax levy increase and improved efficiency |
| To assess, monitor and recommend changes to the food service program |
As per the district's 2006-07 independent audit findings, the central office business staff will assess financial losses within the breakfast, lunch and ala carte programs and central office administration will provide solutions; to initiate ways to increase participation in the free/reduced meal program |
August - September |
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Independent Auditor
BOE Members |
To decrease financial loss |
| To address risk management issues within the district |
As per the findings of the internal auditor, the district will address and provide remedy to issues of potential risk |
September - November |
Superintendent
Asst Superintendent
Audit Committee |
Improved risk management policies |
HIGH STANDARDS – Maintain high standards that support the achievement of each student to his/her full potential
| Clearly Stated Objective(s) |
Action Plan & Progress Report |
Timeline |
Person Responsible |
Expected Outcome |
| For building administrators and curriculum coordinators to continue the formal review process of district curricula |
To review two curricular areas (one core - Social Studies and one special - Business/Practical Arts) and present to the BOE |
Reports by January and June 2008 |
Superintendent
Building Principals
Curriculum Coordinators |
To identify and address areas in need of improvement |
| CONTINUE - For building administrators and curriculum coordinators to work collaboratively to design, disseminate and implement curriculum initiative associated with Academic Intervention Services |
To participate in AIS appraisal process |
September - January |
Superintendent,
Director of Special Programs, Building Principals and Curriculum Coordinators |
To assess the effectiveness of AIS programs and develop a report of findings and recommendations |
| To evaluate the educational value of online courses |
To research and develop online course procedures and programs |
Throughout the school year |
Superintendent
Building Principals
BPTA Co-Presidents |
To maximize student instructional time and learning opportunities |
SAFE ENVIRONMENT – Emphasize and ensure a safe school climate and physical environment
| Clearly Stated Objective(s) |
Action Plan & Progress Report |
Timeline |
Person Responsible |
Expected Outcome |
| CONTINUE - For BOE to peruse and acknowledge the satisfactory resolution of identified health and safety issues as a result of building and grounds monthly inspections |
Follow a monthly building and grounds inspection, to notify staff of repeat offenses of identified health and safety issues |
Monthly (following each building and grounds inspection) |
Building and Grounds Committee
Building Principals |
Written documentation providing evidence ensuring a safe environment for students, staff and visitors to the district |
| To identify the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District as a smoke-free environment |
To work with outside organization to provide resources to assist in staff, student and community awareness and education |
September - December |
Health & Safety Committee |
To provide smoke-free reminders to staff, students and community |
| To develop a mechanism for the community to inform the BOE of Health and Safety issues within the district |
Using building newsletters, web site and email, health and safety issues can be forwarded by the community to the district |
September - June |
Health & Safety Committee |
An increase in awareness of health and safety issues; as a result, a safer and healthier school environment |
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