2025-2026 District Goals
Growth Area 1: Focus on Academics/Rigor
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UFLI phonics program used for early readers
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MTSS Plan almost complete
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Branching Minds Introduced
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New Science Program, K-5
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Wonders introduced, 3-5
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New Social Studies curriculum (Nassau BOCES, modified), K-5
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Common assessments in development, K-5
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Common assessments in development, 7-12
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Data analysis protocol introduced to new Department Heads and Grade Level Leaders
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Curriculum writing occurring in all subject areas, all grades, aligned to NYS Learning Standards
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504 Eligibility/Annual Reviews re-evaluated/data collection requirement
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Requirements for minimum number of courses students must take being discussed in the high school
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Planning of new CTE Pathways in High School for Fall 2027
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New Work Based Learning Pilot in Fall 2026
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New Individual Arts Assessment Pathway in Music
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New Life Prep course in 11th grade to meet students’ expressed needs
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Additional dual enrollment courses through SUPA + “stacking” courses when possible
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Implementation of department level and grade level chairpersons
Growth Area 2: Support Communication at all Levels
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Superintendent community updates are sent out as needed to students, employees, parents, and community members who have provided their address
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School instagram, facebook, and webpage used for communication
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School Messenger is used to send emails and text messages to parents as needed
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All teachers are required to send out a course syllabus or a class letter to parents at the beginning of each school year
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Regular newsletters and occasional updates are sent to families from building principals
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At the elementary levels, teachers usually send out weekly or bi-weekly updates
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At the HS and MS levels, teacher communication with parents is prioritized.and expected
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Special education family nights have been held
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The food service department sends out monthly menus and occasional updates
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The athletic department sends out at least three emails per season with updates on how teams are doing along with reminders for the upcoming season
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The transportation department uses a bus routing program to provide busing information to parents. They regularly update parents on changes to routes
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PTA organizations work with building offices to send information out as needed
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Parents are encouraged to use powerschool parent portal to monitor student progress
Growth Area 3: Support Safety and Security
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Many safety measures are in place but the specifics are not available to the public
Growth Area 4: Support Health and Wellness
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Student attendance and tardiness have improved over the past couple of years.
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The community continuing education program has been implemented with good success as it supports wellness in the community
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The wellness committee updates the district wellness policy annually
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The wellness committee is working toward creating a monthly wellness challenge
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The cafeteria follows all required guidelines and requirements
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Physical education classes provide instruction to all students
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All students take health education classes in middle school and high school
