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District Goals
● Student Achievement: Objectives
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Instructional use of the following assessment applications:
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K-12: IXL - At least 65% of students K-12 will either meet or exceed grade-level expectations in IXL or grow 100 diagnostic points.
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3-8: NWEA Science - administered to all students in grades 3-8 to monitor growth from Fall, Winter, and Spring.
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3-12: NJ Released Items Library - release items administered to students in grades 3-12 throughout the school year leading to the spring state assessment.
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Preschool: At least 65% of preschool students will increase one level on the Teaching Strategies Gold color band in the area of language, specifically in expressing thoughts and needs and using an expanding expressive vocabulary.
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● Ranking Goal: Objectives
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Identify current strengths and weaknesses based on the U.S. News & World Report ranking criteria (e.g., college readiness, graduation rate, student performance on standardized tests).
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Increase access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses across all subject areas.
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Provide additional support for students struggling in advanced courses (tutoring, study groups).
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Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their understanding of college readiness standards and best practices for teaching advanced courses.
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Promote the school's academic achievements and college readiness initiatives to parents and community members.
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Encourage parental involvement in students' education and support their academic aspirations.
● Finance Goal: Objectives
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The District will market the March 11, 2025 referendum.
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The District will also update the Long Range Facilities Plan with the State of New Jersey Department of Education to include the expansion of projects.
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The District will also expand revenue sources to combat the deficit created by the systematic reduction in state aid.
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The plan will also explore further cost savings and efficiencies that can be implemented this year or in subsequent school years.
● Board Goals: Objectives
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Board Certification Goal: Achieve Board Certification through NJSBA’s Board Member Academy program by August 2025 for award in the Fall of 2025.
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Budget Goal: To work collaboratively with the entire Lacey Township School District Community to build and maintain a fiscally responsible and balanced budget.
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