Goals & Objectives

To obtain equitable, predictable, and sustainable funding for all educational programs, services, and facilities.   ¨       Participate in and support efforts to secure resources to fund the “Massachusetts Education Reform” and “No Child Left Behind” initiatives. ¨       Influence the state legislative process to provide adequate chapter 70 aid. ¨       Communicate and advocate for adequate local funding to support school programs and facility needs.

To build on a tradition of community support. ¨       Communicate more effectively our schools’ successes and challenges. ¨       Provide more opportunities for members of the community to participate in the life of our schools. ¨       Develop in our students an awareness of their responsibility to participate in their community.

To improve student performance and achievement across the curriculum   ¨       Increase the number of students who perform at the proficient or advanced levels in English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math as measured by the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System(MCAS). ¨       Support a diverse educational and co-curricular program. ¨       Analyze and use data to make informed instructional decisions.

To integrate the use of technology to improve teaching and learning. ¨       Provide professional development in the use of technology. ¨       Add necessary infrastructure in all school buildings. ¨       Acquire equipment/software to improve our students to computer ratio. ¨       Create a process to evaluate use of technology.

To provide appropriate school facilities. ¨       Complete a master facilities’ plan. ¨       Secure the necessary votes to support the recommended option(s) for the renovation, expansion, or construction of school facilities. ¨       Present and have accepted required School Building Assistance (SBA) applications. ¨       Begin work on approved projects as soon as financially possible. ¨       Maintain, configure, renovate, and expand existing facilities to meet immediate student needs.

To promote the development of students as compassionate and respectful citizens. ¨       Foster tolerance and respect for differences within the school community. ¨       Continue the development of the skills necessary to act in a safe and responsible manner.