HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL BOARD GOALS
2007-2008

1. THE BOARD WILL ASSERT ITS ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY AS THE EDUCATIONAL POLICY LEADER OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HANOVER COUNTY.

1. The Board will receive reports regarding the proposed implementation of the year two action plans arising from the approved school community 2007-13 long-range plan.
2. The Board will develop a legislative agenda for presentation to the County’s legislative delegation and to the Congressional delegation.
3. The Board will continue to promote the safety and security needs of students and employees.
4. The Board will engage in activities that promote an emphasis on continuous quality improvement. 
5. The Board will monitor the activities that are designed to engage in additional public outreach (i.e. Citizens’ Academy).
6. The Board will continue to support school environments that promote children’s health, well-being, and ability to learn.
7. The Board will continue to receive training in school board governance and seek information on educational programs and issues through attendance at school board association conferences, seminars, and information-sharing sessions.

2. THE BOARD WILL PROMOTE THE DELIVERY OF EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AS THE PRIMARY     RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

1. The Board will receive status reports and/or proposals for action on each of the following instructionally-related matters:

• career and technical study implementation
• IDEIA requirements and special education recommendations
• SOL test data review
• verified credit review
• professional development program updates
• 5-year curriculum development plan update
• alternative education
• utilization of quality management tools
• No Child Left Behind Act implications
• various models for assessing student learning (quarterly/mid-term)
• trades-based programming, including a study of community education opportunities
• pre-school education

3. THE BOARD WILL DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP IN AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE BEST QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES.

1. The Board will review plans to compensate and recognize staff performance.

• review strategies to position teacher salaries more competitively within the marketplace
• continue to evaluate the market competitiveness of all employee salaries and schedule necessary adjustments with particular emphasis upon effective recruitment strategies where needed
• continue to evaluate market competitiveness of fringe benefits programs and plan enhancements as necessary

2. The Board will promote further the recognition of outstanding employee accomplishments at Board meetings.

4. THE BOARD WILL MONITOR THE EFFECTS OF SIGNIFICANT ENROLLMENT INFLUENCES AND CONSIDER PLANS FOR THEIR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT.

1. The Board will receive updates on enrollment projections and future enrollment concerns.
2. The Board will receive updates on the capital projects slated for completion in 2007-2008.
3. The Board will award a contract for the construction of the Trades School.
4. The Board will name the Trades School.
5. The Board will receive proposals to ensure proper levels of staffing necessary to maintain current standards of service.
6. The Board will engage in a process of attendance boundary adjustments in order to prudently populate Laurel Meadow Elementary School, and to fulfill other objectives, as identified.
7. The Board will examine the criteria for the naming of School Board property.
8. The Board will receive reports on the instructional, human resources, and fiscal plans for the opening of Laurel Meadow Elementary School and the Trades School in 2008.
9. The Board will receive status reports on the long-term growth, service, and employee competitiveness needs of the district’s transportation function.