Enfield Public Schools
2007 – 2008 Board of Education Objectives 

The following objectives have been created and adopted by the Board of Education with input and agreement from the administration. The objectives have been disseminated to the Superintendent for follow through and attainment.

ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT - Ensure academic excellence by fostering an environment of positive reinforcement, consistent challenges, and high yet realistic expectations.

• Maintain an annual dropout rate at Enrico Fermi High School and Enfield High School of 1.8 percent or less during the 2007-2008 school year.  
  
• Increase the Enfield Public Schools “Whole District” standardized unadjusted test scores as follows:

• CMT – Math – meet or exceed Adequate Yearly Progress as determined by Connecticut State Department of Education.
• CMT – Reading – meet or exceed Adequate Yearly Progress as determined by Connecticut State Department of Education.
• CAPT – Math – meet or exceed Adequate Yearly Progress as determined by Connecticut State Department of Education.
• CAPT – Reading – meet or exceed Adequate Yearly Progress as determined by Connecticut State Department of Education.

• Increase the Enfield Public Schools “Economically Disadvantaged” sub group standardized unadjusted test scores as follows:

• CMT – Math – From 76.6% of students at or proficient to 82.0%.
• CMT – Reading – From 67.4% of students at or proficient to 79.0%.
• CAPT – Math – From 67.1% of students at or proficient to 80.0%.
• CAPT – Reading – From 78.4% of students at or proficient to 81.0%
   
• Increase the Enfield Public Schools “Students with Disabilities” sub group standardized unadjusted test scores as follows:

• CMT – Math – From 52.3% of students at or proficient to 57.1%.
• CMT – Reading – From 33.8% of students at or proficient to 40.5%.
• CAPT – Math – From 36% of students at or proficient to 42.4%.
• CAPT – Reading – From 40% of students at or proficient to 46%.

Please Note:   Achievement of this particular objective will move the Enfield Public School District into the classification of “Safe Harbor” and freeze the district In Need of Improvement - Year 3.

• Create a quantifiable process to measure Special Education student progress.
• Review and amend policies in an effort to minimize out of school suspensions.

SECURITY - Create safe and secure environments so all children can focus on learning.

• Based on state grant results, implement technology based electronic security in the secondary schools.

• In conjunction with local authorities, review the Enfield Public Schools existing crisis management plan and adjust as needed to promote pro activeness and risk minimization.
   
• In cooperation with the Enfield Police Department, seek to re-instate the School Resource Officer and associated programs at the Elementary School level.

BUDGET - By November 1, 2008 have the foundational framework in place to be able to implement a zero based budget process for the 2009-2010 school year’s budget.

• Create a policy that clearly defines a consistent and systematic process for the Board of Education to establish the annual Enfield Public Schools budget.
   
• Identify and attempt to secure additional sources of revenue without impacting the taxpayers of Enfield.

TECHNOLOGY - Use technology as a means to enhance the educational experience, support administrative functions and increase communications with the community.

• Supplement current curriculum with on-line, electronic text books, or webinar based curriculum.

• Investigate the feasibility of installing wireless internet/intranet functionality in all school buildings.

• Ensure that all Regular Board of Education meetings are aired on public access television.

• Investigate the feasibility of capturing all audio from Board of Education meetings and provide access to meeting audio via the Enfield Public Schools website.

• Provide an opportunity for residents to obtain all Board of Education meeting agendas electronically by subscribing to the Town of Enfield list serve.

Adopted:  01-08-08