Board of Education Goals

2006-2007

Goal #1

The Board of Education will support the development and implementation of district wide school improvement processes and educational practices resulting in 100% of Holton students scoring proficient on the MEAP Test by 2014.

Short Term Goal - Each building will achieve AYP Status in 2006-2007.

Objective 1: Conduct District Wide Assessment of Academic Programs

• Strategies: Introduce School Improvement Frameworks Document
• Who: Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Staff, Community, and BOE
• Timeline: November 2006-March 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Objective 2: Implementation of District Wide Collection Student of Achievement Data

• Strategies: Building Identification/collection of Data - Getting Results
• Who: Curriculum Director, Principals, Staff
• Timeline: 2006-2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Objective 3: Review and Development District Wide K-12 Curriculum Direction

• Strategies: Use School Improvement Frameworks Document
• Who: Curriculum Director, Principals, Staff, and Board Curriculum Committee
• Timeline: 2006-2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Objective 4: Assess, Identify and Implement District Wide Effective Teaching Practices Model

• Strategies: Use School Improvement Frameworks Document
• Who: Curriculum Director, Principals, Staff, and Board Curriculum Committee
• Timeline: 2006-2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Goal #2

The Board will strive to keep the District financially solvent while maintaining a quality educational environment and a ten (10) percent fund balance by June 30, 2009.

Short Term Goal A - Achieve a contract settlement with the HEA.

Objective 1: Develop and adopt a fiscally responsible salary scale

• Strategies: Introduce expanded longevity salary schedule
• Who: Superintendent, Business Manager, Board Negotiations Team
• Timeline: July 2006-December 2006
• Accountability: Contract Agreement

Objective 2: Identify and adopt a cost effective health insurance program for HEA members

• Strategies: Research and present plans, cost options, contributions
• Who: Superintendent, Business Manager, Board Negotiations Team
• Timeline: July 2006-December 2006
• Accountability: Contract Agreement

Short Term Goal B - Increase projected fund balance to 7% as of July 1, 2007

Objective 1: Assess and evaluate all purchasing and expenditure practices, budget line items

• Strategies: Establish and implement building and departmental budgets
• Who: Business Manager, Principals, Directors, Bd. Finance Committee
• Timeline: July 2006-June 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Objective 2: Implement district wide curriculum/textbook review purchase schedule

• Strategies: Establish data driven needs assessment and review process
• Who: Curriculum Dir., Principals, SIP Teams, Bd. Curr. Committee
• Timeline: July 2006-June 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Objective 2: Implement 3-5 year capital improvement plan

• Strategies: Conduct district needs assessment, review, and prioritize
• Who: Superintendent, Maintenance Dir., Board Bld. & Gds. Committee
• Timeline: July 2006-February 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Goal #3

The Board of Education will develop and implement a district wide systemic public relations program to promote our school district.

Short Term Goal A - Conduct a district wide image/needs assessment using an outside public relations facilitator.

Objective 1: Conduct information gathering from parent/community focus groups

• Strategies: Focus group discussion at each building and or department setting.
• Who: Superintendent, Board Athletic Committee
• Timeline: November 2006-February 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection
  
  

Objective 2: Conduct information gathering from student focus groups

• Strategies: Focus group discussion at each building and or department setting.
• Who: Superintendent, Principals, Directors, Staff, and Bd. Policy Committee
• Timeline: November 2006-February 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Objective 3: Conduct information gathering from employee groups

• Strategies: Focus groups with each employee group
• Who: Superintendent, Principals, Directors, and Board Personnel Committee
• Timeline: February 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Short Term Goal B - Write a rough draft public relations plan

Objective 1: Sort, disaggregate, and classify focus group data

• Strategies: Brainstorming session
• Who: Superintendent, Principals, Directors, Staff, and Board Ad Hoc Committee
• Timeline: March 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection

Objective 2: Identify public relations needs and categories

• Strategies: Write action statements
• Who: Superintendent, Principals, Directors, and Board Ad Hoc Committee
• Timeline: April 2007
• Accountability: Evidence Collection