Southern Boone County School District
Board of Education Goals
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The District will maintain the highest accreditation by meeting the student performance requirements of the Missouri School Improvement Program. We will achieve Distinction in Performance for High Achievement.
- The District will achieve 80% of the students scoring proficient and advanced on the MAP Assessment in the areas of Communication Arts, Mathematics, and Science. End of Course Exams in the High School will exceed state average by 10%. In addition, the district ACT Average will exceed State and National Averages. Targets of high expectations will be established.
- The District will utilize classroom technology to enhance and improve instruction and student achievement. Plan for teacher training and student accountability will be established.
- The District will maintain sound fiscal policies and financial controls, to prudently manage District assets and to maintain adequate funding of educational programs and activities.
- The District will develop avenues of communication and public relations between the public, parents, staff and students.
- The District will recruit and retain high quality employees, with particular emphasis on outstanding classroom instruction and skilled leadership. As part of this goal we will strive to reduce the turnover rate for the certified staff. Reward and recognition of excellence will be implemented.
- School Safety and Security will be reviewed and evaluated. Strategies for continuous improvement and evaluation will be implemented.
- The District will provide for excellence in school facilities. Facility plans and strategies will be an on-going process.
Approved July 21, 2008