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THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STARTING AT 6 P.M.
UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 4, 2012
A. Roll Call
B. Flag Salute
C. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
D. Proposed Goals and Objectives for 2012-2013 School Year
Fitness and Health
The Township of Union Public Schools will continue to focus on the school communities’ health and fitness including students, parents and employees. Assemblies, workshops and health and fitness programs will be implemented in order for the school community as a whole to better understand the importance of exercise and healthy eating, which leads to a healthier and more productive educational community.
Curriculum
The Township of Union Public Schools will continue to increase the rigor of academic instruction district wide through the implementation of the Common Core Content Standards (CCCS) in all areas of instruction. Standardized test scores will continue to be a focus of the district proficiency scores by no less than 10% by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Safety and Security
The Township of Union Public Schools will continue to focus on the safety and security of the school community by increasing the number of security cameras in each school building which will be monitored by district security staff and the Township of Union Police Department. It is the goal of the district to increase online monitoring through a computer based system tied directly to the Union Police Department by at least two schools by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Union High School
The Township of Union Schools will continue to support Union Senior High School’s positive pride initiative. The district will support the project by increasing student accountability for a positive school culture through an increase in student achievement, service projects and school community activates designed to increase the “Farmers Pride”.
Central-Five/Jefferson School
The Township of Union Public Schools will focus on the opening of Central-Five/Jefferson School for the school year 2013-2014 with positive public relations campaigns, community building tours and town meetings designed to create a Fifth Grade central academic learning facility.
Hamilton School
The Township of Union Public Schools will review and create a transition plan for the use of Hamilton School. Stakeholders meetings will be held to review the best use of the building facilities to serve the needs of the township students.
Special Services
The Township of Union Public Schools will continue to increase students educated in the least restrictive environment.
The Township of Union Public Schools will increase students’ proficiency on standardized testing.
Technology
The Township of Union Public Schools will unveil a newly designed district website. The website will be available for public viewing and will be updated throughout the school year to include information on district programs, school documents and links to important information.
The Township of Union Public Schools will implement departmental and teacher web pages for each subject area and teacher within the district. The website will be fully implemented and functional by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
The Township of Union Public Schools will have all teachers, grades K-12, maintain grade books and complete attendance for their students through the Genesis SIS. Full implementation of the program will include Genesis generated report cards, electronic grade books and access to student information access for parents on the parent portal.
The Township of Union Public Schools will continue to focus on upgrading the IT infrastructure throughout the district as follows: October 1st – Kawameeh fully upgraded (new wiring and switches); November 1st – Union High School fully upgraded; March 31st Elementary Schools fully upgraded. By June 30th , all schools in district will have full wireless capability.
E. Comments from the Public
F. Adjournment ______________p.m.
