SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Curriculum:

The School Committee will work through the Curriculum Sub-Committee to engage in curriculum analysis and review in order to support the District Improvement Plan’s focus by    

1. assessing and monitoring the progress on District initiatives such as:

   1. the implementation and growth and alignment K – 12 of the Vision of the Graduate (VOG) across all LPS schools;

   2. the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks;

   3. the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS);

   4. the continued review of LHS program of studies;

   5. and the review of the new math curriculum.

2. promoting Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

3. promoting the vertical alignment of SEL programming across all LPS schools.

Policy Goals:

The School Committee will work through the Policy Sub-Committee to inventory, analyze, and revise existing policies and potentially draft new district policy to ensure that policy language and intent

1. is aligned with MASC recommendations and statutory and regulatory requirements;

2. supports the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;

3. supports the District’s commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of each member of the learning community;

4. supports the successful implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment priorities articulated in the District Improvement Plan.

Communications and Community Relations:

The School Committee will engage and work collaboratively with community stakeholders by:

1. providing detailed and timely information on the middle school project;

2. continuing to implement the recommendations of the equity audit conducted by the Center of Leadership and Educational Equity (CLEE).  The focus will be on:

   1. engaging the LPVEC Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) to coordinate and facilitate the work of the DEIB Advisory Council;

   2. creating opportunities to listen to students, teachers, and community members on DEI related matters.

3. highlighting student presentations to the School Committee on the Longmeadow Public Schools (LPS) website and LPS social media sites.

Fiscal:

In collaboration with town officials, committees, and legislative delegates, the School Committee will work through the Finance Sub-Committee to advocate for fiscally-responsible district funding with a focus on well-resourced schools that support:

1. the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support;

2. the health and safety of each member of the learning community;

3. efforts to attract, hire, and retain outstanding staff and teachers;

4. outcomes related to diversity, equity and inclusion;

5. efforts to obtain funding from the MA School Building Authority (MSBA) for the middle school project.

Goals approved 10-11-2022