Work closely with the administrative team and collect input from the community to assure that budget decisions promote success in our Strategic Priority Areas, while also being thoughtful of fiscal priorities
Meet regularly with stakeholder groups to get feedback regarding needs and consider how the budget can support them.
Meet with building level and department administrators to address individual building needs while ensuring an equitable distribution of resources
Engage community members in the budget process
Follow a philosophy when budgeting that considers, and plans for, future financial needs
Look Fors - Budget Management
Continued analysis of building-by-building allocation of resources
Budget Work Sessions/Community outreach sessions
Results of audit reports
Conservative growth of fund balance and reserves
Assure that we are thinking long-term about how our physical spaces address the needs of our District for the next 30 years, as well as general facilities planning
Plan for 21st century learning spaces by keeping the needs of the modern learner in mind
Establish a long-term maintenance schedule for all buildings, anticipating the useful life of all building systems
Look Fors - Facilities Planning
Productive progress toward the Capital Project
Execution of our Building Condition Survey
Better communication and coordination among building leaders, resulting from monthly building administrators facilities meetings
Commitment to making our buildings safe for our students, staff and visitors
Continue to assess the security of our buildings, establish and implement safety protocols and practices designed to keep students, staff and visitors safe.
Look Fors - School Safety
Continue to implement District Safety Training Officer recommendations
Annual New York State District Safety Plan submittal
Reduce the number of access points at school buildings during arrival and dismissal
Continue to reduce unannounced/unauthorized visitors using our visitor management system
Monthly District Safety Committee Meetings
Continued integration of School Resource Officer into the District and community
Staff safety training, “Stop the Bleed” and Mental Health First Aid
Update our camera system
Continue to cultivate a “Culture of Kindness”
Sustain positive relationships with all emergency agencies including police, fire, and EMS whose jurisdictions include our school district