Board President’s Report on the 2014/15 Board Priorities April 8, 2014

A. Preserve Core Programs Continue to enhance, on a sustainable basis, high-quality core programs and opportunities that are consistent with student needs and parent expectations. Develop and administer District finances and budgets that continue reduction and elimination of the structural deficit in the 2015/2016 school year in order to assure quality educational programs. o Prepare a Board-approved general five-year financial plan and continue developing and implementing detailed three-year financial budgets and plans consistent with the sustainability objective. B. Eliminate Structural Def icit

C. Employee and District Excellence Achieve excellence in all aspects of employee and District instruction and operations by effective leadership, management, and use of the full set of management tools. Prepare for employee negotiations that protect student access to our core programs while remaining fair to our employees. Continue to prepare for successful implementation of the Common Core Standards within budget. o Keep parents, students, and the community informed. D. Employee Relations E. Common Core Standards

Implement competitive technology-driven classroom and on-line instructional approaches and supplemental instructional support that benefit student learning. o Assess the experiences and the approaches of comparable and nearby school districts and the different technological experience of students from, and technology availability in, our four component K-8 districts. Complete needs assessment, implementation schedule, and financial requirements for meeting our short- and long-term facilities goals, innovations, and maintenance. o Obtain community support and viable financing that would significantly enhance our programs for students. F. Technology Plan G. Facilities Pla n

Take actions to materially close educational achievement gaps that are evident in low graduation rates, college eligibility, and career readiness of substantially underperforming students. o Complete Board-approved LCAP, including periodic reviews during development. o Make use of COMPASS, college non-remedial testing, CAHSEE, Common Core Standards testing, and AP/IB as a basis for aligning District student performance objectives and achievements, classroom instruction, and testing. o Communicate District achievements and opportunities via multimedia approaches including electronic and print media. H. At-risk Students I. Enhance Communication of District Achievements