District Goals, Mission Statement & Vision
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the West Central Community School District is to engage each and every student through collaborative relationships, exceptional teaching and personalized learning experiences that will result in confident graduates who will be successful in their chosen path.
VISION STATEMENT:
STUDENT CENTERED, FUTURE FOCUSED
DISTRICT GOALS:
Academic Achievement: The West Central School Board will strive to provide top-quality, innovative, academic, and vocational programs for students of all abilities.
Benchmarks:
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90% of all students will be proficient in reading, math, and science on the ISASP. (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress)
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100% student participation in the Charter School.
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All students will show academic growth through standardized tests.
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Annual Review of graduation requirements and course offerings.
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Support inclusion of STEAM/Career & Technical Education (CTE) activities throughout the curriculum.
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Support professional development programs and resources.
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Preserve the instructional day.
School Culture & Climate: The West Central School Board will foster a culture and climate where every student can succeed.
Benchmarks:
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Support the social, emotional, and physical development of students at all grade levels.
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Promote school and community integration and opportunities.
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Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities.
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Provide a safe environment for staff and students.
Communication: The West Central School Board will promote proactive communications with all stakeholders.
Benchmarks:
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Publicize district successes and events.
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Host teachers and students at monthly board meetings to demonstrate innovative instructional practices.
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Foster communications between parents and teachers.
Financial Stability: The goal of the West Central School board is to assure that future expenditures do not exceed future revenues while expanding student opportunities.
Benchmarks:
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Maintain a steady tax rate at or below the average of area schools.
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Maintain a minimum solvency ratio of 10-15% as recommended by the Iowa Association of School Boards.
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Increase spending authority each year.
Facilities: The West Central School Board is committed to maintaining and improving existing facilities.
Benchmarks:
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Develop a 5-year facility plan beginning with a facility needs audit.
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Develop annual facilities and grounds priority improvement lists.