1. Safe, Positive, Healthy School Environment
Provide a safe, positive environment in all our buildings so that students, staff and visitors feel welcome and respected.
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Priorities:
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- Safety & security
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- Positive climate
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- Health and wellness of students & staff
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Goals
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- Provide a safe, welcoming, positive environment for all students, staff and visitors.
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- Update facilities and communication systems to strengthen safety and security for all students and staff.
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- Provide education and training on safe school practices/topics for all members of the school community.
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- Maintain safe, clean, attractive facilities for our students, staff and community.
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- Provide all students with access to nutritious meals and healthy activities to promote strong bodies and minds.
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2. Effective Teaching & Engaged Learning
Align, assess and adjust curriculum and instruction to support all students’ progress toward rigorous NYS Learning Standards for college and career readiness by focusing on:
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Priorities:
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- Standards-based, engaging instruction
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- Collaborative teaching and learning
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- Professional growth
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Goals:
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- Align curriculum with Next Generation Learning Standards.
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- Utilize instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning and promote 21st Century skills.
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3. Professional Relationships & Communication
Support a welcoming and professional environment by modeling and promoting effective communication skills and enthusiasm for learning.
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Priorities:
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- Communication with parents
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- Communication with and the community
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- Communication with colleagues
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Goals:
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- Communicate regularly with the community through mailings and technology to share important information and celebrate successes.
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- Improve “user-friendliness” of the district website.
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- Support solution-focused professional communication between colleagues and with parents that increases students’ overall success in school.
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4. Efficient District Operations
Continue to implement sound fiscal practices in order to maintain excellent programs, services, staff and facilities
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Priorities:
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- Fiscal responsibility
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- Transparency
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- Sustainability
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Goals:
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- Continue making energy efficient upgrades through annual Capital Outlay projects.
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- Manage $8.5 million Capital Project to insure quality construction, timely completion & fiscal accountability.
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- Update SJCSD Policy Manual to ensure compliance, relevance and effective operations.
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