School Officials Lay Out Goals For Coming Year

NOTE: The following is an announcement of goals for 2011-2012 from the Lynnfield School Committee and Office of the Superintendent:

COMMUNICATION

1. Update web site and interactive features, including on-line grading and posting of homework.

• Projected completion November 2011 for web site/homework
• Projected completion April, 2012 or TBA for on-line grading

1. Publish monthly superintendent newsletter to be included in school newsletters and posted on website.

• On-going; monthly

1. Execute transition plan and report back to School Committee regarding progress and findings.

• Briefings monthly to School Committee during Fall
• Final Report in December

1. Implement Committee/Superintendent Operating Protocols identified at School Committee Retreat.

• On-going

REVIEW ACADEMIC STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT MECHANISMS

1. Review Middle School and High School academic structures with regard to strengthening student achievement and engagement.  Components include scheduling, class size, instructional design, academic supports and data analysis.

• Develop a comprehensive action plan to address Middle School AYP status (September/October)
• Preliminary report in conjunction with budget development process
• Final report in May to incorporate NEASC findings

1. Analyze preschool program with respect to mission, curriculum, cost-effectiveness and overall success indicators.  Develop program recommendations as merited.

• Preliminary report in conjunction with budget development process
• Final Report in April

1. Evaluate METCO program with regard to academic supports available to students, development of host family program, and overall social-emotional support systems available for METCO students.  Develop program recommendations as merited.

• Report on findings and recommendations May/June

   4.   Review the Walker Report

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

1. Establish mechanism to align curricula with Common Core Standards.

• Report in February

1. Evaluate impact of on-line curriculum offerings.

• Report in May/June

1. Establish standing committee on educator evaluation to review our evaluation tool in light of new state guidelines scheduled to be implemented in September 2013.

• Report Committee progress in June

4. Update district technology plan and develop recommendations to implement identified goals.  Explore current models available with regard to further integrating technology in order to enhance classroom instruction and student learning.

• Report on updated technology plan in October
• Present recommendations for potential initiative in March

BUDGET/FINANCIAL

1. Develop a budget that is fiscally responsible and maximizes support for students.

• In conjunction with School Committee budget timeline

1. Develop a productive communication strategy to disseminate budget to all stakeholders prior to annual Town Meeting.

• In conjunction with School Committee budget timeline

1. Analyze and recommend potential revenue streams to augment taxpayer expenditures.

• In conjunction with School Committee budget timeline

POLICY

1. Develop a three year policy review cycle and bring year one draft policies to Committee for review and approval.

• March/April

1. Develop policies as needed based on new legislation, regulations, and community needs.

• On-going

1. Implement bus policy guideline for September 2012.  Develop communication plan for 2011-2012 school year.

• Report in October