Goals and Parameters

DISTRICT 214 GOALS

Board of Education

1. Provide quality education while maintaining a balanced budget and serving increasing numbers of students.

2. Increase student learning through engagement, positive relationships, and innovative programs.

3. Expand lifelong learning opportunities for residents of all ages through positive relationships, community involvement, and collaborative planning in the efficient use of resources.

Instructional

1. Each No Child Left Behind sub-group's average Education Planning and Assessment System growth will surpass that of the previous cohort by 10% annually in reading, English, math, and science until growth from EXPLORE to ACT exceeds six points.

2. Increase student success rate (as measured by a grade of A, B, or C) per course by at least five percentile points each year until the threshold of 95% is attained.

3. The number of students enrolled in at least one AP course will increase over the previous year, as will the number of students taking at least one AP exam and the number of students earning a passing score on an AP exam, until at least 50% of all students have earned a score of three or higher on an AP final.

DISTRICT 214 PARAMETERS

1. Keep all programs, practices, and activities consistent with the district mission, vision, and goals.

2. Operate six comprehensive high schools and alternative programs to meet student needs and interests.

3. Enlarge our candidate pool to attract highly qualified individuals to increase our cultural and ethnic diversity.

4. Give the instructional program the highest priority in allocation of resources.

5. Establish budgeted fund balances at a minimum of 30% in order to maintain a healthy fiscal condition.

6. Provide a Community Education program that supports lifelong learning opportunities.

7. Review and update district goals annually.

Goals Summary