Update on Board Goals

1. Update on Board Goals February 4th 2013

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

3. Planning June 2012 February 2013 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. Facilities plan has been presented to board Technology replacement plan will be shared in April Curriculum adoption plan is being finalized, will share in March Board indicators for academics have been established, will be reviewed at Feb regular meeting Space is an issue we might need to start examining

4. Indicators of Excellence June 2012 November 2012- Board Academic Goals • June 2012 • 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 As a district, the percent of students meeting proficiency and the percent of students exceeding proficiency on the MCAs and GRAD writing will exceed the state’s averages. As a district, the expected growth rates for all students will better the state’s rates as measured by the MCAs. At the elementary level, 80% of students will meet or exceed benchmark targets (fall, winter, spring) in math and reading. At the high school level, ACT scores will exceed the state’s averages. At the high school level, 90% of students will graduate with their 9th Grade peers.

5. Establish opportunities to meet the needs of our students and community June 2012 February 2013 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 Met with Riverland to Discuss Early College. Visited Early College Program on Dec 7th Visiting STEP program in Anoka week of Feb 11th. Initiated Youth Apprenticeship Program with Lou Rich with MDE approval, will be expanding in Fall Principals have developed a workable schedule that we will share with board in Feb. Consistent, increase in PE time, no reduction in FTEs, students will receive music, PE and Art every week. Surveyed Parents to gather input on specialist time Examining Alternate Options for students with significant behavioral issues at secondary level- looking

6. 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.

7. Policy June 2012 Feburary 2013 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 We have 4 policies left to update- major one is school discipline policy Have not started practice of highlighting a policy, as we are still updating

8. Board Development June 2012 February 2013 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. Have not implemented as of yet

9. Legislative June 2012 February 2013 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. Met with Chamber to discuss Legislative initiatives: All Day Every Day, Local control on levy renewal Attended legislative chamber dinner with Rep Savick and Randy Kehr Recommend meeting with local representatives to gain perspective on new legislature

10. Shared Government June 2012 February 2013 • 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 Met with Chad Adams, discussed potential shared positions between entities. participation on the Chamber Business Ed Committee, and FCFSC

11. Communications June 2012 February 2013 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. Superintendent still attends morning coffees Board members have a table at Parent Teacher conferences Board members have spoken to community groups Superintendent continues to conduct class visits weekly, and meets with PLCs weekly to listen to ideas and concerns of staff, and share information

12. Operations- policy updated to reflect this slide 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

13. Future Issues Operating levy- propose going to the voters in November 2013 to approve our levy. Will provide an update on scope of need later in the year. School Finance system is being looked at by State of MN Population evolving in the community- how are we adapting to meet the need of all our learners? Role of technology, sustainability of technology School system structure: Senior year, start times, agrarian calendar Other Topics of interest to board for 2013 year?