The Board shall provide the mission and vision for the District. The Board, in consultation with the Superintendent, shall annually establish and review a set of long range goals and objectives to guide the operations of the District consistent with the mission and vision. All personnel in the District shall direct their efforts toward achieving the goals and objectives of the Board in order to ensure that students are able to function effectively in their environment, employment, and continuing educational efforts.
The Board shall participate in long-range planning through an annual meeting with the Superintendent and senior staff to review progress on the implementation of priorities, initiatives, and long-range plans, to determine which goals have been achieved, whether any new efforts are needed, and to review major issues that may affect the future of the District. The Board also shall consider and act upon objectives and major activities proposed by the Superintendent to achieve long-range goals.
The Superintendent shall develop necessary procedures, forms, or other measures to implement the goals of this policy using simple, logical, and collegial processes.
The Superintendent shall provide opportunities for interested patrons to become knowledgeable about the District long-range planning process, and to review and to make recommendations concerning specific District long-range plans.
The Superintendent shall give the Board periodic reports each year on the progress and success of various plans, and shall ensure that similar progress reports are available to the news media and to District patrons.