Q: How did the school board develop these goals?
A: The superintendent’s goals are aligned with the district’s strategic priorities.

Q:  How do you measure successful completion of goals?
A: Goal completion is measured by specific outcomes such as attendance rate, graduation rate, test scores, etc.

Q: What role does the public have in holding the superintendent accountable for the goals?
A: The public has always been and will continue to be encouraged to participate in the implementation of the district’s strategic plan. This past June, Dr. Meissen made a presentation to the public addressing the outcomes of 2008-2009 strategic plan. On Aug. 31, Meissen and his administrative team outlined how the district’s strategic priorities will be addressed during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Q: How will public access to the goals influence how they are created in the future?
A: The board will receive a formal update mid-year but are also kept apprised of progress regularly.