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.

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.