for Meridian

ACADEMIC

Focus on district-wide improvement of student learning through effective leadership and staff development in curriculum, instruction and assessment; include effective integration of technology.

1. Develop clearly defined and accessible K-12 curriculum outline which shows continuity across the grade levels and meets district and state standards.
   
   
2. Make curriculum flexible and offer performance-based assessment to allow each student to progress at his/her own pace.
   
   
3. Offer an increased variety of instructional options and class offerings (for example, foreign language, vocational, technology, the arts) to meet the needs and interests of students at all ability levels.
   
   
4. Develop a district-wide assessment and accountability plan that is aligned with the district curriculum.

COMMUNITY

Promote effective two-way communication between the school district and the community to build and maintain an on-going partnership.

1. Establish school-based site councils at each building (parents, students, school personnel and community members).
   
   
2. Educate parents on their child's learning continuum.
   
   
3. Provide opportunities for parent volunteers at all grade levels.
   
   
4. Utilize community resources to help develop extended learning opportunities.

FACILITIES

Continue long-range planning for all district facilities.

1. Develop plans for systematic maintenance, repair and improvement of all district facilities.
   
   
2. Develop long-range facility plan which effectively addresses potential residential and commercial growth.
   
   
3. Provide a safe campus environment at all schools through facility design and implementation of an appropriate crisis response plan.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Continue to provide effective administrative leadership.

1. Develop responsible, long-range budgets for maintenance, support, and improvement of district facilities and for the purchase of needed instructional/technology materials.
   
   
2. Provide adequate staffing to support students, staff, and programs in alignment with district mission, vision and goals.
   
   
3. Develop a process for periodic review and updating of Strategic Plan.

STAFF

Focus on staff to advance the mission.

1. Establish planning time, opportunities for collaboration, employee training and professional development to enrich student achievement and advance the mission of the district.
   
   
2. Communicate to the public the purpose and results of staff development.
   
   
3. Coach and mentor staff.
   
   
4. Honor staff professionalism and recognize staff achievements.