EA Business Management Goals and Objectives

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The School Committee looks upon business operations of the school system as essential, yet ancillary, to the educational function that is central to the school system.

The Committee recognizes that it serves as trustee of school facilities and overseer of school business operations for the purpose of providing the facilities and services that will support a good educational program.

The School Committee expects the operation and maintenance of the school plant, equipment, and services to meet high standards of safety, to promote the health of pupils and staff, to reflect the aspirations of the community, and to support environmentally the efforts of the staff to provide good instruction.

The School Committee, with the assistance of the Superintendent and personnel designated by him/her, shall establish efficient and businesslike procedures for fiscal accounting, purchasing, and management of equipment and supplies.

The School Committee will establish a thorough, effective, and economical maintenance program that will assure a useful life of school buildings, facilities, and equipment.