Superintendent's Mid-Term Report
The mild winter weather continues, progress toward the District’s goals is noted, spring is just around the corner and much work needs to be completed before the end of school. Please take a moment to review our progress to date.
2009-2010 District Goals
I. Increase literacy and math achievement for all students, particularly for students in identified subgroups. - Elementary teachers K-5 recently administered individual (STEP) tests to each student to assess literacy growth and formulate individual action plans to address identified areas for improvement. High school January regents have been evaluated and graded. Students not meeting state standards are being remediated. Furthermore, student grades are reviewed weekly at the Middle School and every three weeks at the High School to identify students who are academically deficient. Once identified, students are scheduled for a structured study hall/learning center to work on academic deficiencies with certified teachers.
II. Establish a systematic approach for student interventions in an effort to reduce the number of classified students and to provide assistance for all struggling students.- The Response To Intervention Plan is being implemented K-12. Students are provided support services based on individual needs.
III. Revise District Five year Plan for on-going facility improvement including technology with an emphasis on “Going Green.” - As a result of the recent vote, the capital project is shelved indefinitely. Facility and technology needs are being re-examined and prioritized. An outside firm will be reviewing the boilers and heating systems, reporting on the conditions and making recommendations. Once all reviews are complete, the immediate needs will be addressed though the general budget. To enhance and model environmentally responsible behaviors on campus, the District has installed a PC program so that all computers go into a sleep mode after school hours and also during any extended period of inactivity. Recycling efforts are also underway in all school buildings.
IV. Enhance a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. – Review of safety procedures, plans and policies are ongoing. All District policies are being reviewed and revised. New policies are being drafted and reviewed including a Cyber-bullying/bullying policy. Board policy adoption is expected by July1, 2010.
The tentative agreement for the sale of the Cadyville and Dannemora properties is on-going. Updates will be provided by newsletter and at Board meetings. Budget work development sessions for the 2010-2011 school year begin March 1st and will continue through May.
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