Mission and Goals

Mission and Belief Statements

Every Student, Every Day, a Success

Within the School District of Grand Island,

• every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities;
• every student will be treated with fairness and dignity;
• every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success; and
• every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.

In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds.

Goal Statements

• Improve student learning opportunities and results.
• Develop and communicate a comprehensive infrastructure vision for the future.
• Improve communications with all stakeholders.
• Continue to meet the needs of all students in our diverse populations.
• Continue to develop effective boardsmanship skills as reflected in our work as a team and our involvement in local, state, and national experiences.

 

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2006-2007 Goals:

Goal 1:

Continue to improve individual student learning opportunities and results.

Indicators:

• Improved district assessment results (80% of all students proficient on each assessment)
• Improved ITBS/ITED results (overall gain of 1.0 NCE)
• All schools meet all federal accountability (AYP) requirements
• Improved graduation rate
• Enhanced curricular and co-curricular opportunities and involvements

2. Goal:

Continue to pursue the resources needed to meet the needs and challenges of a growing school district and community.

Indicators:

• Increased funding through legislation, grants, The Grand Island Education Foundation, and procurement of state aid
• Increased student enrollment by attracting students to, and retaining students within, the district

3. Goal:

Develop a comprehensive educational plan for grades 9-12 that reflects:

• Effective and efficient delivery of an appropriate high school education for up to 2,500 students
• Improved student achievement
• Individual educational success plans for all students through innovative and effective programs

Indicators:

• Presentation of a plan by May, 2006
• Improved student learning opportunities and results (see Goal 1)
• Completed action items and timelines for plan

4. Goal:

Become regarded as a "lighthouse" school district within the region.

Indicators:

• Improved recruitment, employment and retention of quality staff
• More effective and consistent engagement with our stakeholders.
• Further implementation of innovative and exemplary educational practices and programs
• Provide national caliber professional development, with ongoing coaching and other support
• Improved student learning opportunities and results (see Goal 1)

5. Goal:

Enhance and equalize learning opportunities for all middle school students.

Indicators:

• Provide equal curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students in all three Grand Island Public Schools middle schools
• Increased student participation in co-curricular activities
• Improved student learning opportunities and results (see Goal 1)