Board of Education Priorities for Development of the 2004-05 Operating Budget

Instructional Excellence:
1. Improving student achievement:
  1. all students complete 3rd grade able to read at grade level or beyond;
  2. all students complete Algebra by the end of 9th grade and Geometry by the end of 10th grade;
  3. all students, regardless of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic or linguistic subgroup, attend school at a 94 percent attendance rate at each grade level.
2. Offering challenging, diverse and contemporary curriculum and instruction.
Student Support:
1. Assuring a safe, respectful and welcoming learning environment.
Staff Effectiveness:
1. Recruiting, developing and retaining a highly competent workforce that reflects the diversity of our students.
Home and Community Partnerships:
1. Strengthening community and family partnerships and communication.
Fiscal Responsibility:
1. Using resources efficiently and strategically.