Goal #1: To Promote High Expectations For Teaching and Learning
Action Steps
Collaborate with and support the superintendent to develop district vision focused on student achievement, equity, and access. (Teaching and Learning-Curriculum)
Develop new budget goals and guidelines to support teaching and learning. (Fiscal and Budget)
Develop Teaching and Learning BOE Committee (Teaching and Learning-Curriculum)
Collaborate and support the superintendent to develop an inclusive process for stakeholders to communicate values and beliefs about the Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate; (Teaching and Learning-Curriculum)
Evidence and Timelines
Teaching and Learning BOE Committee agendas, minutes, purpose, and meeting schedule;
BOE agendas, minutes, and enclosures related to Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate
Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate
BOE member(s) attend professional development workshops, webinars, etc. related to teaching and learning (workshop dates, agendas, handouts, etc., BOE presentations)
Goal #2: To Increase BOE Communication and Community Relations
Action Steps
Develop and publicize BOE calendar of all committee and BOE meetings, including enclosures and presentations;
Develop Communication and Community Relations BOE Committee (Communication and Marketing)
Evaluate priorities and needs related to communication and community relations
Develop a plan of action to address these priorities
Improve the accessibility of the Board of Education section of Westbrook Public Schools website to include BOE calendar, meeting minutes, enclosures, goals, member contact information/pictures, BOE group picture; belief statements related to district goals and superintendent goals;(Communication and Marketing)
Communicate pride in programs and initiatives in Westbrook Public Schools to market and support schools in the community through Westbrook Events, BOE section of the website, press releases, etc.
Research and share with BOE and superintendent exemplars of other high performing district websites and BOE communication tools/work; (Communication and Marketing)
Participate in professional development opportunities related to communication and community relations; (Communication and Marketing)
Evidence
Communication and Community Relations BOE Committee agendas, minutes, purpose, and meeting schedule;
Website changes
Press releases, Westbrook Events, Harbor News, and similar
BOE member(s) attend professional development workshops, webinars, etc. related to communication and community relations (workshop dates, agendas, handouts, etc., BOE presentations)
Goal #3: To Promote Board Leadership and Professional Growth
Action Steps
Review and Effectively Employ Code of Ethics
Review and Effectively Employ Code of Conduct
Review and Effectively Employ Roles and Responsibilities
Network with BOEs of Distinction
Attend professional development opportunities
Evidence
BOE member(s) attend professional development workshops, webinars, etc. related to BOE leadership, BOE of distinction, etc. (workshop dates, agendas, handouts, etc., BOE presentations);
BOE member(s) communication/collaborate with other BOEs who have achieved Distinction status;
Goal #4: Use Board Policy to Guide BOE Decision Making
Action Steps
Invest in CABE online policy service to improve access to and communication of policies (ASAP); (Policy)
Publish all policies to the district website (work with Communications and Community Relations BOE Committee on website look and placement related to policy and BOE section); (Policy)
Participate in professional development related to policy and CT school law (Policy)
Evidence
BOE member(s) attend professional development workshops, webinars, etc. related to policy, etc. (workshop dates, agendas, handouts, etc., BOE presentations);
Policy BOE Committee agendas, minutes, purpose, and meeting schedule;
