Burkeville ISD - Burkeville, Texas

Goal 1: Establish and support a Burkeville ISD culture that promotes learning, high expectations, and academic rigor for self, student, and staff performance.

BISD will operate under current fiscal constraints imposed by lost ADA and state funding limitations. We will budget in regard to actual revenue projections and only dip into fund balance to keep current levels of educational excellence and satisfy state accreditation requirements. This may include limiting staffing to appropriate levels through attrition, and if absolutely necessary, the declaration of financial exigency and the possibility of a reduction in force.

Evidence of Attainment: Student scores will maintain at, or increase beyond current levels. Board will be presented accurate revenue projections, along with monthly financial reports that show current expenditures and fund balance. Any budget amendments will show evidence of program needs that are focused on student achievement. Budget development will follow revenue projections with an emphasis on payroll. Staff morale will be valued and the administration will assure that all employees have the most accurate information available and if RIF is necessary that policy will be communicated and followed to the letter.

Goal 2:Assess, report, and demonstrate improvement in student achievement, attendance, graduation rate, and other indicators of student performance. Administrators will be encouraged to develop campus based goals that build on district goals, and individual faculty and staff will be encouraged to reflect and develop personal goals that directly address student success.

Educational and Extracurricular programs will be evaluated in regard to student participation, student benefit, and ability to staff those positions at appropriate levels of certification. Priority will be given to programs with active student involvement and development of employable skills.

Evidence of Attainment: School Report card will be given at the October Board Meeting assessing achievement, attendance, graduation rate, along with strategies to increase attendance. Individual principals or the Superintendent will report back to the board with evidence of campus based meeting and planning regarding goal setting at the May Board Meeting. Report will be given to the Board at the January 2011 Meeting outlining educational and extracurricular program efficiency along with appropriate recommendations. The Board will also receive a report regarding graduate transition into the workforce/higher education annually

Goal 3: Prepare and administer appropriate budgets by obtaining competent financial analysis, seeking alternative funding sources, and implementing internal/external audit system. Apply all applicable legal concepts, regulations, and statutes to school operations.

Evidence of Attainment: School will achieve a satisfactory audit with no findings. Utilize resources that include Region 5, TASB legal, and other sources to insure all fiscal requirements are satisfied to achieve the highest possible FIRST rating.

Goal 4: Continue to utilize systemic means for the communication of pertinent information to members of the Board. Furthermore, multiple methods will be utilized to keep the community informed in school related matters. This will include both academic and extra-curricular information. BISD will make every effort to work with local media to create a positive relationship that results in frequent and accurate coverage of our school and our students. Actively recruit and retain highly-qualified staff that reflects the diversity of the community.
Evidence of Attainment: Superintendent will utilize whatever means necessary to assure all board members have access to needed information through multiple mediums. Board will be given a synopsis of community information and media coverage on a monthly basis. All staff will meet highly-qualified status.

Goal 5: Student Goal—Student success will be the focus of the district. This will include both college bound and career-track students. Student achievement in academics, CTE, and extracurricular activities will be stressed along with character education. BISD will explore the possibility of increasing both Dual Credit and CTE certification courses.

Evidence of Attainment: The Administration will explore the availability of CTE certification courses, including the possibility of Articulation Agreements with local colleges. Career based programs such as Vo-Ag and BCIS will be examined to assure students were being informed of what activities are offered. Student interest will be assessed and the school will communicate with parents to make them aware of opportunities available to all students.

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