2016-17 Gilford School District Goals Student Learning 1. Use a common, standards-based, curricular framework across the Gilford School District and write curriculum using it. This work includes: a. Developing a curricular overview map that clarifies the vertical, grade-to-grade articulation of curriculum, b. Regularly review and analyze student-performance data to inform curriculum, instruction, and assessment, c. Develop a common definition of personalized learning in the GSD. Assess where and when personalized learning is happening in the K-12 program and work to ensure that students regularly have these opportunities throughout their experience in the GSD. d. Working as a staff on clarifying what effective lesson structures are and best instructional practices to maximize teaching and learning experiences, e. Working with all schools in the District (including Gilmanton) to clarify and develop curriculum. 2. Create a committee that evaluates the GSD World Language program based on best practices and research and make a recommendation to the Superintendent based on this research, 3. Progress-monitor the K-8 Eureka Math program and provide teachers with professional development opportunities to support teaching and learning while using of this program. Families and Communities 1. Work with community partners to provide information, programs, interventions and supports for the health and well-being of students in the GSD, 2. Address budget, program, resource, and curricular issues at the following meetings: a. Two meetings of the Gilford and Gilmanton school boards and the Superintendent, b. Two meetings of the Select Board, School Board, Superintendent, and any other needed school and/or community representatives, c. School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings 3. Regularly provide the school community with information about student performance, important events in the School District, programmatic highlights, resource allocation, and changes through multiple mediums.

Resource Management 1. Develop staffing, capital improvement, and resource needs/allocation plans based on: a. Present and projected student enrollment b. Programmatic goals c. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment goals d. Facility needs 2. Work collaboratively with the Budget Committee and the School Board to develop a fiscally responsible budget that addresses the needs and goals of the GSD, 3. Negotiate a contract with the Gilford Education Association and the Gilford School Board.

Safety and Facilities 1. Implement Phase 2 of the GES infrastructure (mechanical, electrical and data upgrades) repairs and renovations, 2. Form a new Meadows Committee to develop and present a plan for Phase 2 for the Meadows property to upgrade or build: a. Rest rooms b. Locker rooms c. Concession stand 3. Review School Security Assessments conducted by the State of New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and update entry protocols.