Board Goals
Goal #1: Student Achievement through a rich and varied curriculum: All learners will experience a challenging and relevant learning environment that will prepare them for the future.
1.1 Implement a clear instructional model to be used in all k-12 Classrooms
Student Goal Statement: All students will exhibit highly proficient or advanced proficiency in grades K-12 as measured by the State MEAP and MME by the year 2014
1.2 Data Analysis and Reflection
Student Goal Statement: All students will exhibit highly proficient or advanced proficiency in grades K-12 as measured by the State MEAP and MME by the year 2014.
1.3 Monitor Implementation of the District Instructional Model
Student Goal Statement: All students will exhibit highly proficient or advanced proficiency in grades K-12 as measured by the State MEAP and MME by the year 2014.
Goal #2: Community Relations: Cedar Springs Public Schools will support and encourage every community member to invest in our children’s future and build shared ownership and participation in our school district through:
2.1 Promoting honest, trustworthy relationships with transparent dialogue and communication (Internal)
2.2 Seek out, encourage, and respect each other’s diverse ideas, perspectives, and abilities
2.3 Strengthen family-school relationships while encouraging collaboration with business,governmen, community, and cultural organizations that will support improved student achievement (External)
Goal #3: Budget and Finance: Cedar Springs Public Schools will develop and implement a financial management system that ensures the highest levels of fiscal responsibility including:
3.1 Long range budget planning that includes a balanced budget over a three year period
3.2 Thoughtful review of all practices to ensure economy and long-term sustainability
3.3 Budget planning which is student-centered
3.4 Consolidation and co-operative use of all services/facilities
3.5 Transparent budgeting process