YORK SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Goals

2009-2010

YORK SCHOOLS' MISSION:

        The mission of York Schools is to educate, inspire and challenge all learners to be ethical citizens who will make a difference in a changing and complex world.

YORK SCHOOLS' VISION:

        As the tides of the ocean and the strength of the mountain shape our community, the York Schoolsí commitment to educational excellence and individual achievement shapes the future of each student.

EXPECTATIONS:

Students   

Our students achieve success through challenging and individualized learning experiences that promote active involvement and require personal responsibility.

York students will leave school:

• clear and effective communicators
• self-directed and life-long learners
• creative and practical problem solvers
• responsible and involved citizens
• collaborative and quality workers
• integrative and informed thinkers
  

Teachers

Our teachers assure high quality learning experiences through preparation, instruction, collaboration and professional growth.

Schools 

Our schools foster student achievement, creativity and responsibility within a safe and respectful community of learners.

Community

        

Our schools and community share the responsibility for educational excellence through a mutual commitment to student success and for the direction of the York Schools.

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PRINCIPAL GOAL:

Support the implementation of York’s Educational Strategic Plan for 2009-2012 as adopted October 7, 2009.

DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS:

BUDGET

1. Complete the Collective Bargaining Process with YTA

• Maintain commitment to interest-based bargaining
• Focus on a fair and equitable settlement
• Balance ability to pay with desired results
  

2. Prepare for the Collective Bargaining Process with EPS

• Review the language in the current negotiated agreement
• Review pay scale comparison to other communities
• Identify areas of interest/concern
• Establish a plan for addressing the needs
• Identify team members
  

3. Recognize Balance of Fiscal Needs of Schools to Taxpayer’s Ability to Pay

4. Include the Community in Budget and Long-Range Planning

• Monitor impact of changes to state aid money
• Create a long term plan for dealing with reductions in state aid
  

5. Engage the Community in Required Budget Validation Process

• Understand the implications to this requirement
• Develop timeline for budget meeting and validation vote
• Work with the Budget Committee and Selectmen to implement this requirement
• Create a plan for public awareness of this change in budget approval process
  

EDUCATIONAL

6. Monitor Student Performance at Grades 5 & 6

• Receive periodic reports from the administration
• Support needed resources
• Review 2009 assessment data
  

7. Support Implementation of FLES and Horizons

• Direct the Superintendent to include in the draft FY10 budget
• Educate the Budget Committee and Community about program needs
• Actively engage the community in understanding the need
  

FACILITIES

8. Complete the Construction of York High School Music Instructional Space

• Schedule regular reports at School Committee meetings
• Monitor the timeline for completion
• Inform the community of progress
• Celebrate the completion
  

9. Act on Long Range Facilities Plan Recommendations

• Review the plan presented by the Facilities Director
• Analyze impact on FY11 and future budgets
• Create a fiscal plan to address future facilities need
  

Adopted: December 2, 2009