1.
Instruction: To provide the structure, including technology to enable
each student to maximize her/his potential.
a. It is the District’s goal that all children
should have the opportunity to maximize their education potential
and thus be challenged each day of the school year. This can
be accomplished by the use of technology, differentiated instruction,
courses offered at various levels, etc. This year, the District
will work to ensure that our high school students are able
to maximize their educational opportunities.
b. The District will make an effort to follow
up on the ability of our graduates to continue to succeed in
their education and life choices.
c. The District will continue to implement
the Laptop Program at the MS and HS. The District will ensure
that all students at all levels have access to technology and
it is an integral part of the curriculum. The Technology committee
will be re-activated. The District will ensure that the staff
has the necessary tools to maximize the use of technology.
The District will assess the progress against the Technology
Plan.
d. As the community is an integral part of
the education process of our students, the students should
take an active role in the community. Our students will be
required to participate in community service/projects.
2. Finance: To manage financial resources
effectively.
e. Audit implications-The District will appropriately
evaluate and act accordingly on the recommendations of the
Risk Assessment, External Auditor, and the State Audit.
f. Budget-the District will develop a budget hat
will permit us to maximize our educational programs and that will be
supported by the community. The community will be encouraged to actively
participate in the entire budget development process by the formation
of a Community Budget Advisory Committee.
g. The Board of Education will become more knowledgeable
with respect to our Health Insurance Consortium. The District will
work with the other Board of Educations in the Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess
Counties to reduce, if possible our insurance expenses.
h. The District will continue to investigate the
Sharing of Services with our neighboring districts and BOCES.
3. Communication: To improve communication
to ensure that the community is knowledgeable with respect to all appropriate
district matters so that they can be active participants in the education
of our students.
i. A Community Budget Advisory Committee
will be formed.
j. The District will continue to maintain the various
communication channels: Cable TV, Web Pages, Email, Notes from Space!,
and mailings (Spotlight).
k. The District will review and continue to act on
the Communication Audit recommendations.
l. The District through its communication strategy
will ensure that the Putnam Valley community’s definition includes
the District. The District will review its mission and vision statements
to more accurately define our goals.
m. The District will ensure that all communication
avenues are accurate, up to date and maintained with relevant content.
4. Environment: To plan and provide
a healthy and safe environment where the education of our children can
be maximized.
n. Develop and implement a plan for a bus
maintenance garage.
o. Review the elementary school construction
project and establish a timeline for completion.
p. Continue to update and act on the five-year
maintenance plan.