Overarching themes/focus for 2020/2021 are communication, equity, and accountability

Standard 1- Provide responsible school district governance.

Benchmark of Success B: Ensuring the Board is accountable and open to the public including seeking divergent perspectives in its decision making process.

Focus area(s):

• Follow a defined process for gathering input prior to making critical decisions (Q7).

Benchmark of Success F: Working as an effective and collaborative team.

Focus area(s):

• Together with the Superintendent, share responsibility for the orientation of new Board members and forming a new inclusive team (Q22).

Standard 3- Create conditions district-wide for student and staff success.

Benchmark of Success B: Employing and supporting quality teachers, administrators and other staff and providing for their professional development.

Focus area(s):

• Have policies that ensure hiring and retention of highly qualified staff (Q35).
• Have policies for evaluating staff based on student success (Q36).

Benchmark of Success D: Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for an efficient and effective learning environment.

Focus area(s):

• Communicate an expectation that all classrooms will implement effective instructional practices (Q45).
• Provide for evaluation of district operations to ensure there is an efficient and effective learning environment (Q46).

Standard 4- Hold school district accountable for meeting student learning expectations.

Benchmark of Success A: Committing to continuous improvement in student achievement at each school and throughout the district.

Focus area(s):

• Ensure a high degree of coherence between the district plan and school improvement plans (Q53).
• Publicly recognize the efforts of schools in improving student learning (Q55).

Benchmark of Success C: Measuring student academic progress and needs based on valid and reliable assessments.

Focus area(s):

• Regularly evaluate and adjust resources and strategies for closing achievement gaps to maximize their effectiveness (Q62).
• Model cultural, racial, and ethnic understanding and sensitivity (Q64).

Standard 5- Engage local community and represent the values and expectations they hold for their schools.

Benchmark of Success A: Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

Focus area(s):

• Follow an effective process for responding to questions, concerns, comments or feedback from citizens (Q66).

Benchmark of Success C: Ensuring district information and decisions are communicated community-wide.

Focus area(s):

• Communicate district performance to the public in clear and understandable ways (Q70).