FACILITIES & RESOURCES
GOAL STATEMENT
The district will create a facilities and technology plan to optimize learning spaces while maintaining fiscal responsibility over the next 3-5 years. The district will conduct an analysis of growth potential with respect to existing facilities, staffing, student population, budgeting, and technology which will allow for the support of students’ academic, social, and physical development.
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify opportunities to bring in outside funding to support various programs.
2. Regarding facilities, identify areas of concern for each building that may negatively affect staff ability to teach and student ability to learn.
3. Analyze current finances to determine what type of capital improvement projects and curriculum projects we can afford based on current financial trends.
4. Determine what we can change to improve the financial situation to increase opportunity for capital improvement projects and curriculum projects.
5. Analyze current technological trends to determine technology improvement projects to increase student success and staff development.
ACTION PLAN
Complete a comprehensive needs assessment to prioritize capital improvement projects and to guide planning for use of facilities, acquisition of resources, and design of programs.
Objective Addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Staff: Superintendent, Business Administrator, Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, Building Administration, Curriculum & Instruction Team
Resources: Time, Committees and Coordinators, Finances to Support Needs Assessment, District Operation Partners (i.e. Architect, Insurance Company, etc.)
Timeline
2022-23: Complete a needs assessment, including a demographic study and buildings and grounds assessment, to determine the need for capital improvement projects. Considered projects may include, but are not limited to: turf improvement, roof repair, classroom capacity, air conditioning, curriculum projects, technology enhancements, and aesthetic improvements. A fiscal trend analysis of the last 3-5 years will be incorporated to analyze budgetary capacity for projects.
MAY '23 UPDATE - A demographic study and buildings and grounds assessment were completed. Presentations were provided for the Board of Education and general public during the 2022-2023 school year. Turf replacement and implementation of a new student technology plan are fiscal accomplishments for the coming year as is the shifting of staff members presently paid with ESSER funds (set to expire following 2023-2024 school year) to the general fund so as to ensure continuity of programs.
2023-2024: Create a long-range Capital Improvement Plan with a correlating funding plan.
2024-2027: Monitoring of capital improvement projects and adjustments to funding plan as needed. Continue dialogue with key stakeholders to explore outside funding opportunities. Review and revise emergency preparation plan on a yearly basis and provide emergency resource maintenance and acquisition as needed.
Indicators of Success:
Completion of Needs Assessment
Completion of Demographic Study
Creation of a Capital Improvement Project Plan
Evidence of Ongoing Monitoring of Capital Improvement Projects and Emergency Preparedness
Incorporation of Needs Assessment and Demographic Study Information in Future Planning
Develop an Instructional Technology Incorporation and Maintenance Plan
Objective Addressed: 5
Staff: Superintendent, Business Administrator, District Technology Coordinator, Building Administration, Curriculum & Instruction Team
Resources: Time, Committees and Coordinators, Finances, Technology Resources, Research on Technology Trends and Best Instructional Practices, Emerging Technologies
Timeline:
2022-2027: Gather input from key stakeholders regarding experiences related to technology integration.
MAY '23 UPDATE - A staff, student, and family needs assessment is being prepared and will be administered throughout the district in June 2023. This will include the receipt of feedback particular to technology resources and integration.
2022-2024: Establish a strategic plan to maintain and replace existing instructional technology (i.e. Chromebooks, Aquosboards, etc.). Consider emerging technologies for incorporation into Instructional Technology Plan. Ensure budget plans support maintenance and enhancement of technology incorporation within district schools.
MAY '23 - Chromebooks will continue to serve as a foundation for student learning experiences. A Chromebook cycle for budgeting and issuing devices has been established and implemented into the budget for the coming school year. This includes plans to issue new Chromebook devices for every 6th and 9th grade student as well as plans to maintain and replenish devices in the elementary grades.
2023-2027: Adhere to District Technology Plan while continuously gathering feedback upon effectiveness and incorporating emerging best practices in the quickly evolving technology field.
MAY '23 - In adoption of text-based learning materials, online resources served as a central consideration when selecting new science instructional resources. A new music course offering (Guitar Lab) at the high school will also make use of technology.
Indicators of Success:
Evidence of Stakeholder Input in Technology Planning Process
Evidence of Completed District Technology Plan
Evidence of Application of District Technology Plan
Update district facility security features and processes in accordance with recommendations from local and state law enforcement and emergency preparedness agencies.
Objective Addressed: 2, 3
Staff: Superintendent, Business Administrator, Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, Building Administration, District Technology Coordinator
Resources: Time, Committees and Coordinators, Finances, Partnerships with Local and State Agencies, Security Technology
Timeline:
2022-2023: Conduct review of safety and security plans, resources, and adherence to best practices.
MAY '23 UPDATE - School Safety Specialist training has been completed, participation in Morris County safety seminars has occurred, partnerships with local organizations to offer and receive support have been established, state required Threat Assessment Team has occurred, and emerging best practices will continue to be implemented into district and building security plans.
2022-2024: Establish an updated District Facility Security Plan in accordance with requirements and recommendations from local and state agencies and in accordance with best practices identified by the district's School Safety Specialist.
MAY '23 UPDATE - The district's Memorandum of Agreement was reneweed with the Boonton Police Department. Streamlined, district-wide, emergency response procedures have been established. A thorough review of all security plans will occur with the newly established District Administrative Team in summer 2023. In addition, consultation with local facility inspectors and safety specialists has allowed for priorities to be established and followed through on in terms of facility upgrades.
2023-2027: Adhere to District Facility Security Plan while continuously gathering feedback to inform security plan and decision making processes. Continue to incorporate emerging best practices as well as new recommendations and requirements into the District Facility and Security Plan.
MAY '23 UPDATE - This has been occurring and remains ongoing.
Indicators of Success:
Evidence of Review of Current Plans, Procedures , and Resources
Evidence of Completed District Facility Security Plan
Evidence of Application and Continual Review of District Facility Security Plan