NEW PROVIDENCE BOARD OF EDUCATION

2020/2021 Board/Committee Goals- 9/24/20

Board Goals:

1. Continue to monitor potential developments and the associated educational impact to our community
2. Complete the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget process in a timely and compliant manner
3. Review the middle school schedule and any proposed changes
4. Complete and approve the District’s five-year strategic goals process
5. Continue to evaluate and monitor health and safety protocols, instructional models and personnel related to the COVID-19 pandemic
6. Monitor and work towards ending the hybrid and remote learning platforms to have all students return to a full day school program
7. Implement a robust Social Emotional Learning curriculum for the district

Committee Goals:

Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology

• Continue to monitor the digital transformation of technology in the classroom while at the same time monitoring the social and emotional impact of teaching
• Evaluate the middle school schedule and propose changes for the 2021/2022 school year
• Professional development for SEL growth as well as technology support to implement successfully
• Development and implementation of a hybrid instructional model for K-12 with special consideration to students with special needs due to COVID-19 
• Monitor the revised on-line learning plan during 2020/2021 due to COVID-19 
• Provide a community presentation of the Think Tank 2.0 outcomes
• Evaluate the implementation of curriculum due to COVID-19 

Finance, Facilities, and Safety/Security

• Review enrollment projections and results of the demographic study report related to facilities
• Present the 2021/2022 budget within State-mandated cap
• Create facility plans focusing on the classrooms and learning environment to align with curriculum objectives
• Review and enhance the District’s cybersecurity risk management program and plan
• Continue to evaluate and monitor health and safety protocols and execute a post crisis assessment, as applicable
• Perform a cost assessment and feasibility analysis of strategic planning goals
• Evaluate and approve the use of the remaining bond proceeds 

Personnel, Management, and Communication

• Continue to discuss the demographic study and potential development as it relates to personnel and staffing
• Maintain communication with parents and community members regarding schedule changes and instructional models due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Monitor and consider alternative personnel strategies based on developing educational models due to COVID-19 pandemic