The mission of the LCSD Board of Education

To empower each student to  contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential.

Long Range Goals

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Goal 1: MTSS

Student Achievement

Maximize the graduation rate by utilizing a MTSS framework that supports a conducive learning environment and by developing research-based intervention programs and strategies to diagnostically identify and assist student needs. This will promote the use of a rigorous core curriculum aligned to Next Generation Standards, providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Priority

• Monitor leading indicators to identify at-risk students.
• Develop and implement comprehensive intervention strategies and pathways to promote success for at-risk and advanced students.
• Implement district and school-wide strategies to increase prosocial behaviors, reduce bullying, and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Increase opportunities to provide students with future-based skills in preparation for college and career readiness.

GOAL 2: Culture/Coherence

Student Achievement

Increase student achievement and teacher success through a student focused culture using  systematic data analysis that initiates instructional improvement and enhances student performance.

Priority

• Provide professional learning opportunities to train teachers in the Next Generation Standards and related curriculum and instructional shifts.
• Increase data literacy of administrators and teachers.
• Utilize DILT, BILT, PLC, and Facilitator teams to analyze district, building, departmental, and student data.
• Provide staff time for meaningful conversations about data driven instruction. Administrators and teachers will use a data-analysis protocol to create strategies to improve student performance.

GOAL 3: Curriculum

Educational Instruction and Programs

Increase student achievement by aligning course curricula to the Next Generation Learning Standards. With the use of the technology integration and research -based instructional practices in the classroom, the district will foster the growth of future forward skills.

Priority

• All administrators and teachers will integrate technology based applications and practices in the classroom to support student learning.
• Vertically and horizontally articulating the District’s curriculum by implementing accessible curriculum maps.
• Offer STEAM, enrichment, acceleration, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students in core and non-core areas.

GOAL 4: FISCAL

Fiscal Responsibility

The Board of Education will ensure that the Liberty Central School District is fiscally sound and will responsibly support the district’s goals and priorities.

Priority

• Explore innovative cost saving measures (ie. grants) while maintaining quality educational programs for all students.
• Focus on annual capital outlay projects to improve the physical plant.
• To the use of our current educational space, the district will complete a capital project to increase district capacity.
• Relocate the buildings and grounds department in order to establish the Liberty High School Innovation Lab.
• Develop a 5-year fiscal plan for the district.