Board of Education Goals for 2011-12

Show measurable improvement in student performance (AYP) at all buildings and graduation rates at the high school, leading toward removal of pertinent schools from identified lists.
Commence shift to the Common Core curriculum while providing appropriate rigor and individualization in classrooms at all levels.
Develop a fiscally responsible and transparent budget given current economic restraints and conditions, maximizing efficiencies while maintaining the integrity of programs and services offered at all HUFSD schools.
Improve public perception of HUFSD by highlighting successes through outreach to community members and groups.
Establish a climate of mutual trust within the Board of Education and among the Board, administration, faculty and staff, town government, district residents and community groups.

2009-10 Goals

Develop a two-year district financial plan taking into consideration the need for capital improvements and anticipated future reductions in state and federal funding.
Develop a schedule whereby the high school and middle school principals and district directors will report to the Board of Education at least once a year on academic progress within their school or discipline, including a report from the executive director of special education and student support services on indicators related to disproportionality.
Develop a multi-year instructional technology plan.
Develop a plan to house the expanding elementary dual language program.
Develop a concrete plan to address the critical issue regarding space in all schools.

Establish an ongoing dialogue between the Town of Huntington and the Board of Education and administration to more effectively allow us to address the various town-related issues that impact our school district.
Develop a schedule whereby the principals and directors will report to the Board of Education at least once a year on academic progress within their school or discipline.
Encourage and make available technology to facilitate electronic communication between teachers and parents.
Develop a plan to respond to public commentary, with an appropriate response, whether it is a statement of fact or existing board policy, or an intention to place an item on the agenda for discussion at a future meeting.
Develop a concrete plan to address the critical issues regarding space in all schools.
Proactively work toward developing a school budget for 2009-2010 with a 4% expenditure cap.
Continue to actively support the ongoing efforts in education for nutrition, health and wellness within our school district.