STRATEGIC GOALS 2024-2029
1. Student Achievement
To provide a range of opportunities for students to create personal school experiences and life skills that will allow them to succeed in the 21st century.
Objectives:
• Continue to strengthen the culture of wellness through social and emotional learning, self-reflection, community service, and healthy living
• Provide academic and guidance support for students to embrace all post-secondary academic or career opportunities available
• Create opportunities for students to strengthen the organizational and soft skills necessary for success in and out of the school atmosphere
2. Equitable Access for All Students
Maximize resources and communication to support inclusive engagement activities for students of all district demographics.
Objectives:
• Increase opportunities for equitable student engagement
• Promote school and community resources
• Streamline communication to all families through various outreach methods
3. Community Engagement, Outreach, and Involvement
Increase student and family partnerships and engagement by removing barriers and streamlining communication between stakeholders.
Objectives:
• Continuously identify and remove barriers to inclusive engagement
• Advertise and promote school events through social media and other district communication methods
• Solidify collaboration between schools to strengthen family expectation of district culture
4. Building a Dynamic Educational Team
Innovatively recruit diverse and dynamic staff members who will receive supports through mentorships, professional development, and growth opportunities
Objectives:
• Employ various methods to recruit, attract, and hire diverse candidates
• Increase teacher support through professional development, mentorships, consistent expectations, and advancement opportunities
• Retain our staff by valuing opinions and creativity, celebrating individuality, creating positive cultural environments, and promoting a support-driven place of work
DISTRICT 2023-2024 ANNUAL GOALS
1. Promote a culture of individual wellness, mental health advocacy, and build social emotional learning.
a. Strengthen district wellness and mental health initiatives, and provide opportunities for staff and students to practice self-care.
b. Work with various student groups to uncover roadblocks to their success.
c. Increase acceptance of and appreciation for cultural diversity and economic and social differences.
d. Continue to improve community outreach and engagement to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the District’s wellness and mental health supports and how they are accessed.
2. Continue to research and implement the safest school environment practices for our students and staff.
a.Research, adjust, and strengthen the district’s safety procedures in alignment with best practices.
b.Continue to work with the Piscataway Police department and other outside agencies for preparedness.
c. Communicate to stakeholders appropriate safety information.
d. Make fiscally responsible budget decisions that help ensure the most effective safety measures for our district.
3. Continue to promote a rigorous instructional program that is differentiated and provides multiple opportunities/pathways for student growth and achievement
a. Utilize our New Jersey standards based curriculum to provide engaging academic opportunities for students at all levels.
b. Use district and state assessments to inform programmatic opportunities, e.g. tutorials and enrichment.
c. Continue to implement researched-based academic strategies and interventions that are consistent with the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) framework, which includes RTI (Response to Intervention).
d. Support students’ readiness and success through access to accelerated, Advanced Placement, specialized academies, and college/career instructional opportunities.
4. Continue to enhance the parent/guardian home and school connection
a. Strengthen individual school communication with parent/guardian.
b. Host school and district events, both informative and celebratory, for parents/guardians to attend and participate.
c. Continue to enhance the parent/guardian communication through the school district’s various platforms.
5. Work as a stakeholder community to create the school district 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.
a. Organize and advertise process, meetings, opportunity, and the value of participating in the strategic planning process to all stakeholders.
b. Work with New Jersey School Boards representative to conduct positive and valuable stakeholder meetings.
c. Utilize the stakeholder input to produce and implement the final 5-year district strategic plan.
BOARD OF EDUCATION 2024 ANNUAL GOALS
1. Support: The Board will support and foster a culture of social and emotional learning through Board actions and District Wellness & Mental Health programs and services.
2. Educate: The Board will engage in professional development opportunities including individual Board member academy and Board Certification training with the NJSBA. The Board certification recognizes the full Board’s commitment to training and effective governance in areas such as group process, decision-making, planning, effective meetings, and focus on student achievement.
3. Communicate: The Board will foster communication with the community stakeholders through participation in Board and Committee meetings. We will also streamline effective communication through our district website and social media platforms. As liaisons to our schools we will strive to support our students and families by engaging in school events.
4. Inspire: The Board will support the YOU, I, WE Inspire initiative with an added emphasis on programs that seek to bridge the achievement gap and promote educational equity.