The Pierre School Board has put together a list of goals for the district for the upcoming school year.
Supt. Dr. Kelly Glodt says they came up with five areas to focus on, one of which is school safety.
Glodt says they’ll be reviewing and revising the crisis plans for all of the district’s buildings.
Glodt says teaching and learning is another goal.
Other goals include ongoing mental and physical wellness for students and staff, reinforcing the importance of students attending classes and being persistent about doing required classwork and involving the community in the education they’re providing and any future facility improvements they’re considering.
Pierre School District 2018-19 Goals:
District Wellness – Assess the ongoing mental and physical wellness for our students and staff and utilize available resources to help provide the necessary supports to increase their potential for success within the Pierre School district.
Teaching & Learning – Encourage staff to further embrace a growth mindset approach to teaching and learning that promotes student engagement and will have a growing impact on success for all students.
School Safety – Develop comprehensive crisis and emergency operation plans and explore ongoing opportunities to improve safety for the district through existing policies, refining practices, and modifying facilities to ensure the most enriching environment for all students and staff.
Student Persistence – Identify innovative approaches for encouraging persistence by promoting and reinforcing to students and parents the critical importance that engagement in our schools has for influencing student success.
Community Engagement – Engage the community and district stakeholders to evaluate the critical investments that should be made to ensure that the district continues to evolve to provide the highest caliber services and facilities for students.
