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Andover School Department Claudia Bach, Superintendent of Schools. Andover School Department.
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Andover School Department Claudia Bach, Superintendent of Schools
Andover School Department “The Mission of the Andover Public Schools, in partnership with the community, is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and qualities required to be successful in a diverse society.” Adopted October, 1997
District 2005-2006 Goals 1. GOAL: Student Achievement We will maintain programs and practices that ensure that all students meet clearly defined high standards that result in on-going improved performance, and where needed, we will design, develop, implement, and evaluate new programs and practices.
2. GOAL: Educator Quality We will attract and retain well-trained highly motivated teachers and administrators who are committed to enhancing student achievement and to lifelong professional development.
3. GOAL: Finances/Budget We will engage in an inclusive budget process that is driven by student achievement while maximizing the efficient use of taxpayers’ dollars.
4. GOAL: Communications We will create a dynamic and comprehensive communications plan, which ensures collaboration and partnership between the Andover Public Schools and the Andover community.
Andover Public Schools
Andover Public Schools Principals Assistant Superintendent Pupil Personnel Administrator Superintendent Human Resources Director Human Resources Director Plant & Facilities Director Business Administrator
Andover PublicSchools Community Parents Business Community School Department Social Services Senior Citizens Religious Community Town Departments Elected Officials
Dimensions of the School Department Location Professional Staff Support Staff • Shawsheen School 22.8 22.0 • Bancroft School 40.8 26.6 • High Plain School 47.9 34.4 • Sanborn School 31.1 14.2 • South School 41.6 23.1 • West Elementary 53.2 34.0 • Doherty Middle School 53.1 22.4 • West Middle School 47.6 15.4 • Wood Hill Middle School 39.6 19.4 • Andover High School 156.6 34.0 • Central Office 7.0 22.2 • System 11.3 6,3 • Total 796.6 87 FTE are funded outside the general fund budget (grants, food service, etc.)
Some Special Distinctions in 2004-2005 • Vanguard Award – Mass Insight • Compass Award – DOE • Outperformers Designation – Standard & Poors • Gold Medal Designation – Expansion Management Magazine • 100 Best Public Elementary Schools (4 Andover schools) – Boston Magazine