• District Goals

    ● Student Achievement: Objectives 

    • Instructional use of the following assessment applications: 

      • 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. 

      • 3-8: NWEA Science - administered to all students in grades 3-8 to monitor growth from Fall, Winter, and Spring. 

      • 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. 

      • 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. 

     

    ● Ranking Goal: Objectives 

    • 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). 

    • Increase access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses across all subject areas.

    • Provide additional support for students struggling in advanced courses (tutoring, study groups). 

    • Provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their understanding of college readiness standards and best practices for teaching advanced courses. 

    • Promote the school's academic achievements and college readiness initiatives to parents and community members. 

    • Encourage parental involvement in students' education and support their academic aspirations.

     

    ● Finance Goal: Objectives 

    • The District will market the March 11, 2025 referendum. 

    • 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. 

    • The District will also expand revenue sources to combat the deficit created by the systematic reduction in state aid. 

    • The plan will also explore further cost savings and efficiencies that can be implemented this year or in subsequent school years. 

     

    ● Board Goals: Objectives 

    • Board Certification Goal: Achieve Board Certification through NJSBA’s Board Member Academy program by August 2025 for award in the Fall of 2025. 

    • Budget Goal: To work collaboratively with the entire Lacey Township School District Community to build and maintain a fiscally responsible and balanced budget.