A new school year is about to begin, and Clarkston School Board members and administrators are in the process of discussing their goals for the 2006-07 year. The board meeting on Aug. 14 started two hours earlier than usual at 5 p.m., allowing officials to break into small table discussions about the district’s future.
President Stephen Hyer said one of the purposes of these talks is to build relationships between board members and officials.
‘We have to develop a level of trust between board members and administrators to be an effective district, ? Hyer said.
Following an initial group of small table discussion, Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts spoke to everyone in regards to the ‘State of the District.? Besides looking at the district’s goals, Roberts said examining the procedures is important.
‘We have to make sure those procedures result in the results we want, otherwise we have to alter those procedures,? Roberts said.
Six key areas were outlined prior to a second round of small group discussion:
? Developing and improving instruction with a results drive orientation.
? Managing safe and orderly school environments with a focus on clear direction and good discipline.
? Maintaining and improving building appearance and protecting equipment and other assets.
? Demonstrating fiscal responsibility.
? Effectively utilizing technology to support learning and administrative applications.
? Developing exceptional employees who understand and support the district vision.
Look in next week’s issue of The Clarkston News for more information on the district’s goals.