“ Ensure Excellence in Education and Cultivate Healthy, Contributing Citizens” January, 2010

 Student Achievement is Up!  Students Contributing to Community is Up!  Facilities Improved Thanks to Measure V!  State Budget is….Down

 Continuous growth on the Academic Performance Index (API) – incredible 116 point growth over the last eight years!  More students attending Cal State & UC campuses  Continued success on Work Keys and Graduates employed  Career Pathways for students  Open Valley Virtual Academy begins

1. Over 200 students online to volunteer 2. Secondary students feed the homeless 3. All schools collecting canned goods for needy 4. Kids Helping Kids helped 55 young children with over $150 of new clothes.

 Budget reductions in response to State budget crisis.  Facility Master Plan keeps Measure V commitments. ◦ Ag Auto Building completed on time ◦ Walnut Grove opened on time. ◦ Overcrowding reduced at 3 schools.  Patterson High’s fencing helps ensure student safety.  All schools on one calendar next year.

 Five measurable academic goals  Four support goals to accomplish the top five.

1. Engage All Students in Rigorous & Relavent Learning 2. Close the Achievement Gap 3. Provide a Safe & Healthy Environment 4. Serve All Students 5. Communicate Continuous Improvement

6. Recruit & Retain High Quality People 7. Maximize Fiscal Resources & Facilities 8. Provide Inclusive Participation of Community 9. Provide Technology to Maximize Learning

1. Laser-like Focus on Strategic Priorities 2. Maximize Revenues and Reduce Expenses 3. Support Best Practices for Teaching and Learning