DRAFT Webster Central School District "One Webster" 2022-2023 Goals Link to Website The Webster Board of Education is committed to providing an excellent, caring educational environment. We value individual differences and believe in educating the whole child. This includes developing essential skills: Resilience, Perseverance, Collaboration, Integrity, Time Management, Self Management, and Communication. All students should graduate ready for success as learners, workers, and citizens. The Board of Education is guided by the district's mission, vision, and core beliefs. Goal 1 -- Academic Program and Student Achievement: Our academic program will provide all students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful throughout their educational experience and beyond. To ensure that our students can achieve this standard, all district staff will: ● Design a learner-centered environment that ignites wonder, curiosity, innovation, problem solving, and self-reflection. ● Educate the whole child, providing equitable opportunities for students to develop their social, emotional, physical, and academic skills as they work to achieve district and state standards. ● Increase opportunities for students to move beyond proficiency to the mastery level of achievement through high expectations and rigorous instruction. ● Actively participate in Webster's Professional Learning Community (PLC) cycle to ensure greater consistency within and across curricula while continuing to refine the art and science of teaching. (or “pedagogy”)? Goal 2 -- District Climate and Culture: Our district will provide a safe, respectful, and caring environment, and we will promote the physical, social, and emotional health of our students, our staff, and the community. To ensure achievement of this goal, all district staff will: ● Create meaningful opportunities for student, staff, and other stakeholder voices to impact building and district culture. ● Promote overall wellness through a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), ensuring positive outcomes for all students. ● Increase diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to ensure a welcoming and affirming environment for all. ● Collaborate with staff, families, and community partnerships to enhance safety, security, and overall well-being for all students and staff. Goal 3 -- Operations and Financial Planning: Our financial operations will utilize sound budgeting and fiscally responsible practices that reflect the interests and values of the school community. These practices will prioritize educational programs and innovative opportunities for the students of today and tomorrow. To ensure achievement of this goal, the district will: ● Build educational partnerships to enhance the value of district programs, operations, and educational opportunities for our students. ● Prioritize improvements of district facilities around curriculum, health and well-being, and safety and security. ● Share district news regularly and effectively with the community to increase awareness and to increase participation in the annual budget vote.
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