Board Goals

The Ewing Public Schools

2012-2013 Board of Education Goals

 
 

Each summer, the Ewing Township Board of Education and the administration meet in a retreat setting to review the state of the district, discuss the progress made on the previous year's Board goals, and shape new goals for the upcoming school year in a collaborative and collegial manner.

 

For 2012-2013, the Board and the administration have established one encompassing goal for each of the major school district areas of: Personnel, Curriculum and Instruction, Operations, Fiscal Management, and Governance.

 

Following are the 2012-2013 Board of Education goals. 

 

Goal 1: Personnel

 

Work with all involved stakeholders to mutually develop an approach to teacher evaluation that embodies best practices, promotes effective instruction, fosters a beneficial learning environment and aligns with the district’s mission statement of “providing a foundation for life” for our students.

 

Goal 2: Curriculum and Instruction

 

Advance and enrich the district’s learning environment through a focus on effective instructional pedagogy.  Expand and enhance district data-based programs that promote a positive and harmonious learning climate for our students.

 

Goal 3: Operations

 

Implement technology projects/programs in the district that improve the school culture and prepare students for college and career readiness.

 

Goal 4: Fiscal Management

 

Continue to develop and implement new and innovative revenue-generating sources and expense reducing approaches to our budget-building process, as well as exploring alternative funding mechanisms and approaches for school district budgetary needs and initiatives.

 

Goal 5: Governance

 

Communicate with the school community in an open, accessible and proactive manner on district developments and Board of Education issues.