Board Goals

We have great programs at Whitko. Sometimes it seems they are not tied together well and not publicized well. The Board recognizes this and want to do better at planning and promoting. As you look at the Board Goals what other things should we include in the goals? What should we be very specific about? Any other opinions related to these goals that you want to share would be great!

Goal on Instructional Plan
Recognizing our responsibility to educate the future leaders of our society, by January 15, 2010, Whitko Community Schools will adopt a five year development plan to address the needs of our instructional program in a changing society. The plan will address fulfilling our mission of delivering a differentiated curriculum to our students. Some components of the plan will include development or advancement of:
· Student preparation in 21st Century Skills;
· STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) integration;
· Vocational Education Expansion
· Dropout prevention – credit recovery
· Alternative educational opportunities
· High Ability Programming
· Further development of RtI (Response to Intervention);
· Programming for Special Needs students;
· Increased AP and post secondary opportunities.
All components will be based on “best practice” and the most current research.

Goal on Communication
To continue our focus on promoting Whitko Community Schools, we will further the implementation of the communication plan that was adopted January 1, 2009. This year’s focus will include:
· Continuation of components of the plan already in place;
· Increased external communication with a focus on sharing our story;
· A larger web presence;
· Developing true business partnerships;
· Increased student input and feedback; and
· Reaching those patrons without current students.

Add your thoughts and ideas.