With school back in session in a couple weeks, Clarkston Board of Education is looking at what it wants to do this year.
The school board discussed creating committees to work on strategic goals for the 2015-2016 year.
Board President Steve Hyer polled the board members at their Aug. 24 meeting, asking them the goals they felt were most important.
Two goals which gained the most votes were to improve Clarkston’s technology infrastructure and create a process to fund technology; and complete and post school data online.
Board member Craig Hamilton said the goals could be more precise.
‘It’s just too big of a bulls eye for me,? he said.
Susan Boatman also mentioned condensing goals even more.
Hyer said each committee should have two or three board members to work on goals. He will complete the process of asking which board members are willing to serve on the various committees.
Goals identified by the board include:
? Improve Clarkston’s technology infrastructure and create a process to fund technology investments for the future. Consider plans for updating aging facilities and replacing computers.
? Schedule a facility review to ensure safety and equity at all buildings;
? Utilize the multi-year budget to avoid unforeseen dips in revenue;
? Review the Strategic Plan to ensure that Clarkston is positioned to become a premiere school district;
? Utilize data to improve student academic achievement;
? Better understand how student achievement is measured;
? Better understand strategies to further student success;
? Review district Improvement Plan for compliance with the law and rigorous academic goals;
? Review recently enacted legislation;
? Complete and post the Dashboard school data; and
? Work on strengthening the board/superintendent relationship.