The Board of Education affirms the following three revised strategic district goals, which will continue to guide the work of each central office department and all district schools: 

District Goal 1 – Academic Achievement and Excellence 

Goal 1 - The District will provide a safe, welcoming, equitable and engaging learning environment promoting growth toward academic achievement and excellence as well as the development of the whole student.   

To assure achievement of this goal, schools will create action plans that target: 

• Increasing the percentage of students achieving at the proficiency and mastery levels on state and local measures. 

• Evidence of the incorporation of the Four Essential Questions for Student Achievement* into daily lessons, unit planning, and collaborative models of problem-solving to provide appropriate support and opportunities for all students. 

*Four Essential Questions of Student Achievement

1. What is it we want all students to learn? 

2. How will we know when each student has learned it? 

3. What happens when a student doesn't learn it? 

4. What happens when a student already knows it? 

• Social and emotional growth, wellness, and character development as well as extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities. 

• Safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments. 

To ensure achievement of this goal, the Board of Education will monitor: 

• Academic performance compared to Penfield students' prior achievement, and results of neighboring districts and the state of New York.

• Evidence that demonstrates improved student achievement across schools and grade levels. 

• Programs that successfully promote social and emotional growth, wellness, character development, as well as extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities, in a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. 

• Programs that support college and career readiness opportunities for students. 

• Policies that govern and support curriculum and instruction. 

District Goal 2 – Partnerships 

Goal 2 - The District will support collaborative partnerships that foster learning, communication, understanding, and a positive culture in our schools and in our community. 

To assure achievement of this goal, schools will create action plans that target: 

• Mutually beneficial partnerships within the district, the community, or with other organizations. 

• Partnerships which support students in achieving educational and career goals, and as foster home-to-school and school-to-home opportunities. 

• Supporting a culture of learning which consists of collaborating with key stakeholders:  
  • to achieve goals with a clear focus on continuous improvement,  
  • to support professional development and strong professional learning communities, and  
  • to foster a positive school climate 

In order to ensure achievement of this goal, the Board of Education will monitor:

• Opportunities provided in schools and at the district level for volunteering, decision-making, and collaborating with the community. 

• Information provided to families and the community from our schools. 

• The integration of resources and services from the community to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning. 

• Data that measure culture, such as survey results, participation at district events, attendance and discipline. 

• Policies that govern and support collaborative partnerships. 

District Goal 3 – Fiscal Responsibility 

Goal 3 - The District will be structured to maintain safe and efficient facilities and to provide adequate resources that support our academic goals and reflect the financial values of the community. 

To assure achievement of this goal, the District will create action plans that target: 

• Innovative strategies for acquisition and use of resources both within the community and other organizations, as well as across departments and buildings. 

• Optimization of resources utilizing the combined efforts of students, parents, staff and all who use our facilities. 

To ensure achievement of this goal, the Board of Education will monitor: 

• Evidence of the use of financial resources to maximize educational achievement, sustain effective programming, and promote an environment of fiscal responsibility. 

• Fiscal issues to ensure the long-term financial stability of the district, including prudent management of fund balance and reserves. 

• Maintenance of facilities and grounds through a continual review process. 

• Policies that govern and support collaborative partnerships.