District

1. Today’s students are tomorrow’s future.
2. Schools should be designed to meet the needs of all students.
3. To maximize student learning, a positive relationship between the school, parents, and community is paramount.
4. Quality education programs must extend from early childhood through high school graduation.
5. Our educational system must be able to adapt to an always changing world.
6. A commitment to continuous high quality staff development aligned with the district’s curricular goals will directly impact student learning opportunities.

Strategy One:

 

Provide Southeast of Saline’s students with the skills and abilities to pursue postsecondary training and/or a college education.

1. Align the curriculum from elementary school through postsecondary.
2. Continue to examine concepts such as Career Cluster Pathways and Personal Plans of Study and determine how to incorporate these concepts into our curriculum.
3. Use leading edge technology to enhance and expand the curriculum.
4. Utilize a rigorous and relevant curriculum ending with positive measureable results and a responsive culture.
5. Create opportunities within the curriculum to promote individual health and wellness planning.
6. Conduct a study to determine the needs of Pre-K children in our district. After reviewing this data implement a plan to address these needs.

 

Strategy Two:

 

Technology is the key to continuous growth and achievement.

1. Use technology focused professional development to support and augment the vision for educational excellence in USD 306.
2. Continue and expand technology support staff as needed.
3. Include an ongoing and funded schedule of replacement and new equipment in the budget.
4. Encourage and expand parental involvement via technology.
5. Continue to provide ongoing training for staff in new technologies.
6. Continue to provide resources to staff and students as needed to effectively implement technology as part of daily instructional techniques.

Strategy One:

 

Efficient and effective use of district resources when and where needed.

1. Maintain competitive salaries and benefits for staff (teaching and support) in order to attract and retain quality employees.
2. Give highest priority in resource allocation to instructional programs (Pre K–High School) based on impact on student performance.
3. Continue to upgrade district facilities making them more energy efficient using available funds.
4. Place emphasis on care of district buildings and grounds to maintain attractiveness in an immaculate condition.
5. Establish a long term replacement schedule for the district transportation fleet.
6. Continue to invest in staff development as a commitment to continuous improvement.
7. Maintain positive student enrollment trends to keep the class sizes at a level that would be appropriate for current classrooms.
8. Continue to work in coordination with the SES Educational Foundation in exploring funding opportunities to supplement district funds.
9. Investigate ways to reduce general fund transfers in the areas of food service, textbooks rental, and activity bus routes.

Strategy Two:

 

Create a system which fosters accountability and transparency in relationship to the district expenditures and student needs.

1. Develop an understanding among all district stakeholders of the needs of the district in facilities, curriculum, and technology.
2. Reduce transfers from the general fund.
3. Utilize educational grants to supplement district funds.
4. Utilize local funding options as needed to provide programming and facilities consistent with the mission, beliefs, and expectations of the district.
5. Keep focused on the district’s mission.
6. Develop short-term goals aligned with the mission.
7. Inform all stakeholders of the successes of the district by students and staff.
8. Celebrate successes with students, staff and patrons.