Mission Statement

The Scotia – Glenville Central School District is committed to providing an environment which allows students to realize their full potential and thus prepares them for life in an ever-changing world. In the tradition of excellence, Board of Education, administration, staff, parents, business and community members will continue to ensure that our educational system fulfills the needs of our students.

These goals were adopted by the Board of Education at its Oct. 16, 2006 meeting. Below, you will see an update on the progress of the 2005-06 goals alongside the 2006-07 goals.

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

2005 – 2006 Goal Update

2006 – 2007 Proposed Goal Strategies

Instruction: The district's instructional program enables our students to meet the New York State standards and prepares them for life in the 21^st century.

Goal Strategies	2005 – 2006	2006 - 2007
Implement K – 5 health Curriculum	Completed in 2005 – 2006	Refine implementation
Implement Grade 3 through 8 testing	Implementation completed in 2005 – 2006	Routine procedure
Implement K – 12 mathematics changes	Completed K – 6 curriculum mapping project	Distribute and implement changes to curriculum described in grade level curriculum maps. Identify materials to be purchased to support changes in curriculum as part of the 2007 – 2008 budget process.
Begin to assess current student support services	Data collected to assess the impact of high school GOAL program and middle school SAIL program. Changes to both programs addresses through budget development for implementation in the 2006 – 2007 school year	Implement changes in GOAL and SAIL Implement changes September 2006 Review effectiveness of changes at mid-year, prior to completion of the 2007 – 2008 budget
Implement procedures to assess current methods and develop and implement new methods to increase parents' involvement in their child(ren)'s education	Implemented IGPro and SASI e-mail communication pilot at high school: began to prepare for implementation of Parent Connect in 2006 - 2007	Implement IGPro /SASI and Parent Connect communication tools Implementation of both tools fall 2006 Report to Board of Education November 2006
Begin to address secondary mandates resulting from federal No Child Left Behind Act	Items addresses included graduation rates, types of diplomas, and transition planning	Continue to monitor and implement increasing Regents exams and graduation requirements

Goal Strategies	2005 – 2006	2006 - 2007
Review staffing levels to assure optimum learning environments and fiscal responsibility	Staffing level review completed as part of budget development process; review to be completed annually	Complete staffing level review as part of annual budget process Review Table of Organization
		Identify and implement a method for on -going and cyclic program review and assessment Administrative Retreat August 2006 Board / Administrative Seminar October 2006 Articulate process for program review and assessment by January 2007 Review Athletic Programs: Presentation to BOE March 2007
		Implement changes in academic enrichment offerings as recommended by the Academic Enrichment Task Force Implement 7^th and 8^th grade honors program September 2006 Increase capacity for YS program September 2006 Form standing Academic Enrichment Committee Fall 2006
		Implement foreign language every day in grade 7 Implementation at grade 7 September 2006 Assess implementation Feb. 2007
		Implement changes in district’s reading program including ability grouping at elementary, additional reading support at Glen-Worden and Glendaal, and inclusion of Read and Achieve Implement ability grouping September 2006 Implement additional reading support at Glen-Worden and Glendaal September 2006 Implement Read and Achieve at all elementary schools Fall 2006 Assess implementation to date prior to February 2007
		Implement additional social work and psychological services, KIDS program at 1^st grade, and MSP 8 program Implement September 2006 Assess implementation to date prior to February 2007
		Implement √ for Success program at Middle School; increase student participation in activities, decrease disciplinary referrals Implementation August 2006 Conduct monthly activities according to timeline developed by Middle School administration Continue to track discipline referrals on a monthly basis beginning September 2006 Assess implementation to date prior to February 2007
		Continue work on K – 12 curriculum maps including an on-line capacity for these documents Work completed during department meetings during the 2006 – 2007 school year Work completed Superintendent’s Conference Day October 2006
		Create capacity for data warehouse use by teachers and administrators to be used in instructional planning Summer 2006 begin to gear up for technology and training needs Training to begin fall 2006 Develop plan for disseminating training, creating accounts, using data for instructional purposes
		Begin to offer on-line high school courses including a new E-Commerce course in Business Education and AP Computer Science pilot as a partial on-line course offering in mathematics Implement courses September 2006 Assess implementation to date prior to February 2007
		Begin to investigate the offering of foreign language at the elementary level Administrative team will review current research Conduct survey of Capital Region school/s

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

2005 – 2006 Goal Update

2006 – 2007 Proposed Goal Strategies

Human Resources: All district staff has access to meaningful staff development and the supports to implement new learning in their positions.

Goal Strategies	2005 - 2006	2006 - 2007
All district staff has access to meaningful staff development and the supports to implement new learning in their positions	Staff development was aligned with district initiatives including preparation for the new assessments in grades 3 – 8, utilization of the RTI model, and specific teaching strategies	Staff development in the 2006 – 2007 school year will focus on: technology, co-teaching, brain-based research and learning, differentiated instruction, and offer different models of in-service courses. Staff Development courses will be evaluated utilizing Survey Monkey and other methodologies as they occur throughout the year A Staff Development Offerings Catalogue will be developed and distributed to staff A series of Lifelong Learning Seminars will be developed and disseminated to community members
		The Board of Education and Superintendent will research options for her annual evaluation Review evaluation forms from other districts by mid-Feb., 2007 Determine means and time line for gathering data

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

2005 – 2006 Goal Update

2006 – 2007 Proposed Goal Strategies

Operations: The district's procedures and routine activities support a positive learning environment that is efficient, effective, and responsible to our fiscal environment.

Goal Strategies	2005 – 2006	2006 - 2007
Revise district and school safety plans to reflect a consistent model	Work was begun to align school safety plans around a consistent model.	Complete alignment of plans. Meet with local police agencies to discus current plans Fall 2006 Work as an Administrative Team to align format of plans across the district during 2006 – 2007 school year
Review and update the plan for district bus purchases	Plan completed; will be reviewed annually.
Implement the Comptroller's Five Point Plan	Plan implemented as per Comptroller's requirements.	Continue plan implementation. Review results of Comptroller's Audit to determine additional steps that may be taken resulting in more efficient practices. Select / Appoint Internal Auditor Fall 2006
		Create Board Policy Subcommittee to review, revise, and create Board policies Review, revise, and / or create 20 Board policies during the 2006 – 2007 school year Develop timeline for reviewing / revising remainder of Board policies prior to the close of the 2006 – 2007 school year
		Study district need to revise elementary attendance boundaries; make recommendations to Board including timeline for implementation of any agreed upon changes Superintendent, Principals, and Director of Transportation meet spring, summer and early fall of 2006 Focus Groups meet October 2006 Presentation of options and recommendation to the Board of Education November 2006 If needed, implementation of proposed changes, September 2007
		Review, revise, and align Codes of Conduct across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels Meet with Board of Education to identify specific areas of concern, December 2006 Revise Codes, January and February 2007 Presentation to Board regarding revised Codes March 2007

Scotia-Glenville Central School District

2005 – 2006 Goal Update

2006 – 2007 Proposed Goal Strategies

Facilities: The district's facilities plan includes a timeline for addressing maintenance needs and refurbishment of facilities to support a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

Goal Strategies	2005 – 2006	2006 - 2007
Determine facility needs to support current and proposed programs		The Building Conditions Survey, Facilities Committee Report, and Field Study are being reviewed to create a master plan document for the district. Dodge-Chamberlin Architects LLP has been charged with creating the plan. · Master plan will be brought to the Board for review in November or early December 2006. · Consideration of recommendations in preparation for the 2007 – 2008 budget February / March
Complete five year building conditions survey and facilities plan	Survey completed fall 2005
Complete and review field study survey	Field study completed and presentation made to BOE and community fall 2005
Plan for implementation of facilities committee recommendations	See note for 2006 - 2007

Revised: 10/06/06