1. How did the school board develop these goals?
Goals are developed in closed sessions. In reality, they pretty much fall in line with the District Improvement Plan. We strive for everyone in the district to work together and all move in the same direction.

2. How do you measure successful completion of the goals?
Dr. Torres reports on how he’s progressing at every board meeting. He gives us an idea of what progress he’s made and what problems he’s facing and just what general issues have risen. He provides us with a continual update as the year goes by.

3. What role does the public have in holding the superintendent accountable for the goals?
I think the fact that he reports back to us at every meeting certainly keeps the public aware. His goals were decided by the board, but debated in a public meeting. The public has input in various forums — they had say when they elected us.

4. How will public access to the goals influence how they are created in the future?
Through dialogue, discussions we have, and circumstances. The goals must be a combination of short-term and long-term. Some will stay the same and some will change.