A Recommended Framework for Operations and Evaluation

1. A Recommended Framework for Operations and Evaluation April 23, 2012

2. Intro This is to be used as a guide moving forward to establish goals for the board, and objectives for the Superintendent to attain. Progress can be gauged monthly through reports to the board.

3. Board Aims Safe, Healthy, Welcoming Schools Increased Opportunity and Achievement Effective and Efficient Operations

4. Planning Administration will present Board long term plans in the areas of Technology, Curriculum and Facilities during the 2012 calendar year and solicit input from the board to ensure planning remains consistent with long term District Aims. The Board will articulate what it believes are top five leading indicators of academic excellence in the District. Administration will outline the most significant long-term obstacles the District faces on the way to achieving district Aims.

5. Indicators of Excellence • Reading at grade level by grade 3. • Establish growth targets by grade level • Establish proficiency targets by grade level • Establish opportunities to meet the needs of our secondary students and community

6. Establish opportunities to meet the needs of our students and community Develop a robust school to work program by 2013-14 gathering input from community stakeholders. Implement a program with Riverland College so students can graduate high school with an Associates Degree. Implement in 2013-14. Increase Number of Advanced Placement Programs Success of these programs can be measured by participation levels, stakeholder satisfaction, drop-out rates, AP success

7. Fiscal Management Maintain districts financial strength through maintenance of a fund balance of at least 16% Reduce long term OPEB benefits. Continue to gain fiscally sound settlements.

8. Policy Bring Policy manual up to date by the start of 2012-13. Highlight one policy every board meeting to familiarize the board with various policies. Maintain active policy committee

9. Board Development Become more familiar with board governance through discussions and readings Implement a short form check at the end of each meeting to gauge effectiveness of the meeting. Results reported at the following meeting Direct administration to develop a board orientation guide on district operations, and roles of the board.

10. Legislative Become familiar with legislative issues that face Albert Lea Area Schools. Invite elected officials to meet with Albert Lea School Board to discuss state and local issues.

11. Shared Government Establish link with city government through meetings with Mayor and City Manager Maintain active participation in Freeborn County Family Service Collaborative, and expand participation to the Chamber Business Education Committee

12. Communications Board members accompany Superintendent to various community presentations Board members and superintendent attend coffees as listening sessions Board members attend PTO meetings Board members write quarterly pieces for the Albert Lea Tribune educating the public on board governance.

13. Operations Standing Committees Board Representation • Policy Review • Finance • Facilities MSHSL District Curriculum Freeborn County Family Services Collaborative Schools for Equity in Education Teacher of the Year Business Education Committee