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Thursday, September 09, 2010
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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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.
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TECHNOLOGY
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¨ 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. |
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FINANCE
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¨ 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.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
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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.
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FACILITIES
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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. |
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CITIZENSHIP
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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.
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