School Board Goals:

 

The School Board members will:

I.                    Improve communications with students, employees, parents, community members, businesses and others (stakeholders) in the district through a variety of options to promote, enhance and improve understanding of the mission, vision and goals of the district.

Objectives:  Board members will:

1.      Visit every building at least two times per year.

2.      Participate in listening times with various stakeholders by attending informal groups, building meetings, and other school and public gatherings.

3.      Communicate through a variety of methods about school related topics.  (Examples are: TV, newsletters, paper, radio, listening groups)

 

II.                 Improve their understanding and knowledge of public education programs and processes of the district by participating in training, conferences, and other activities.

Objectives:  Board members will:

1.      Develop a better understanding for expectations of the district by gathering information through communication, surveys and other means.

2.      Participate in growth opportunities and development by attending at least three training opportunities annually.

 

III.               Increase involvement by stakeholders when gathering input for decisions and direction of the district.

Objectives:  Board members will:

1.      Establish baseline data for identifying stakeholder involvement in the district.

2.      Develop an action plan for increased involvement by a variety of stakeholder groups within the district.

 

IV.              Increase visibility and involvement through participation in school events, community events, and other activities that can promote the district.

Objectives:  Board members will:

1.      Establish baseline data through a survey of others regarding school board members involvement in the district and community.

2.      Develop expectations for the performance of board member.

3.      Implement a short information time on building and district programs at committee and/or board meetings.

  

V.                 Develop an assessment tool for board member goals and utilize this tool for evaluative purposes.

Objectives:  Board members will:

1.      Report actions toward reaching these goals.

2.      Set appropriate expectations for measurement of success.

3.      Utilize Minnesota School Board Association’s self evaluation tool for baseline and analysis of future data.

 

 

 

 

DISTRICT GOALS

 

 

1. Establish the organizational structure that will effectively manage the district’s available resources and will provide the optimal leadership to reach goal attainment.
2. Develop standards-based curriculum that is aligned vertically and horizontally and that is supported by technology, assessment, staff development, and other district resources.
3. Provide the educational programming necessary to ensure that students with unique learning needs will achieve at the highest possible levels.
4. Establish collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to achieve intended educational outcomes.