District Goals

GOAL I - STUDENT LEARNING IS A DISTRICT PRIORITY: ALL STUDENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE, LIFE-LONG LEARNERS THROUGH INSTRUCTION IN A CONTIGUOUS AND BALANCED CURRICULUM.

Target A: The District will insure that graduating students are capable of being gainfully employed or enrolled in an institute of higher learning or training.

Target B: The District will insure that students will be self-disciplined citizens and capable decision makers.

Target C. The District will remove barriers to learning so that all student groups successfully master a contiguous, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)-based curriculum in a student-centered learning environment.

Target D: Through quality instruction in the technology TEKS, the District will prepare students to live in a technologically advanced world.

Target E: The District will design programs and implement strategies to insure all students pass all sections of the appropriate state-mandated assessments.

GOAL II – STAFF QUALITY IS A DISTRICT PRIORITY: THE DISTRICT STAFF MEMBERS WILL BE HIGH QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO THE DISTRICT MISSION AND VISION, AND WHO EXHIBIT HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND STUDENTS.

Target A: The District will insure that fully certified, highly qualified staff members are attracted and retained in the District.

Target B: The District will provide incentives to attract and retain high quality teachers and elevate staff morale.

Target C: Through documentation of staff performance, the District will insure that all teachers are held accountable for instructing students in the appropriate curriculum, and insuring student success.

Target D: The District will evaluate staff development needs and staff performance to insure that exceptional opportunities are provided to meet District goals.

Target E: The District will insure high quality leaders in all administrative positions.

GOAL III – THE CONSCIENTIOUS USE OF RESOURCES IS A DISTRICT PRIORITY: THE DISTRICT WILL USE ALL RESOURCES IN AN EFFICIENT AND EQUITABLE MANNER TO SUPPORT STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND STAFF QUALITY.

Target A: The District will develop a budget to support District goals while improving fund balance.

Target B: The District will use budgeted general funds to address instructional priorities.

Target C: The District will use identified federal and state special revenue funds to supplement instruction.

Target D: The District will seek creative, alternative funding sources.

GOAL IV – CREATING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS IS A PRIORITY: STAFF, STUDENTS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL BE ACTIVE PARTNERS IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION.

Target A: The District will provide active and meaningful communication between schools, homes, and the community.

Target B: The District will provide varied and frequent opportunities for parent and community involvement in the schools.

Target C: The District will include stakeholders in establishing a written plan to insure the accomplishment of District goals.

Target D: The District will evaluate and report progress on District goals in a timely manner to all stakeholders