BOE Goals
BOE Goals
The HCS Board of Education adopted the below 2025-26 Goals during a Regular Meeting of the Board on November 19, 2025:
2025-2026 Board of Education Goals
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Ensure that all students demonstrate continuous growth in literacy, mathematics, and overall academic performance across all grade levels.
- Strengthen reading, writing, and mathematics instruction in all elementary grades through evidence-based practices.
- Use NYS Test results, Regents data, and local assessments to identify trends, guide instructional decisions, and close achievement gaps.
- Support professional development to improve differentiated instruction and curriculum alignment.
- Advance the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes — critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and civic responsibility — in all instructional areas.
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Champion a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that prioritizes mental health, well-being, and belonging for all students and staff.
- Continue to support comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health support districtwide.
- Provide staff training on trauma-informed and restorative practices.
- Recognize and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and positive student behavior.
- Maintain safe, respectful, and welcoming environments across all schools.
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Promote student readiness for college, career, or military, and citizenship through strong community partnerships and authentic learning experiences.
- Develop partnerships with local businesses, organizations, military branches, and professionals to provide career exploration.
- Host career and technical education events, after-school guest speakers, and classroom presentations connecting learning to real-world opportunities.
- Seek work-based and performance-based pathways to graduation to meet diverse learner needs.
- Promote Portrait of a Graduate skills through project-based learning experiences.
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Enhance communication, transparency, and community engagement to strengthen trust and unity across the district.
- Expand communication methods including hard copy newsletters, mailings, postings in common areas, and school invitations for all residents.
- Ensure information is accessible, inclusive, and transparent for all community members.
- Celebrate district achievements and highlight community involvement in school programs.
- Promote opportunities for dialogue and shared planning between the district, community, and Board of Education.
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