Our Vision:
Broward County Public Schools—providing the highest quality education for all students
Our Mission:
The School Board of Broward County, Florida is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all students in a safe learning environment.
Our Core Values:
• Student Focus
• Communication, Trust,
Teamwork
• Benchmark the Best
• Excellence
• Integrity and Ethics
Our Beliefs:
• Learning must take place at home, in school, and in the community.
• Learning is an important
aspect of a student's life.
• The District must provide
educational opportunities
from school readiness
through adult education.
• We are accountable for
improving student
achievement.
• All students will learn when their individual needs are met.
• All students will be taught how to learn.
• We must prepare all
students for a knowledge-based, technologically rich, and culturally diverse 21st century.
• We must provide a safe and secure environment, which is essential for teaching and learning.
• Partnerships, which include parents, community and businesses, enhance student achievement with
stakeholder involvement.
• All individuals will be treated with respect and dignity.
• Stakeholder involvement is a valuable tool for decision-making.
• Professional staff
development enhances a
quality school.
• The School Board is
committed to assuring that schools promote cultural diversity and reinforce the positive tenets of character education in a democratic society.
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Goal I: All students will achieve at their highest potential.
Obj. 1.1 By 2014, 100 % of students in Grades 3-10 will perform on grade level in reading, writing, and math as measured by standardized tests and required by the No Child Left Behind Act and the A+ Plan.
Obj. 1.2 The proportion of students in high school who participate and perform* in higher-level courses (Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and/or Honors) will increase to 20% by 2010.
Obj. 1.3 The proportion of minority students in high school who participate and perform* in higher-level courses (Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and/or Honors) will increase 7% by 2010.
Obj. 1.4 The graduation rate in Broward high schools will meet or exceed the state average by 2010.
Obj. 1.5 By 2010, the average SAT score for the District will meet or exceed the national average without reducing the percentage of students taking the test.
Goal II: All schools will have equitable resources.
Obj. 2.1 All classes will meet state class size mandates to enhance the teaching and learning environment by 2010 as required by Florida Constitution Amendment Nine.
Obj. 2.2 By 2006, and ongoing, all core subject area instructional staff will be highly qualified in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Obj. 2.3 By 2006, and ongoing, 100% of instructional personnel and students will use technology tools and strategies that ensure universal access to a standards-based curriculum.
Obj. 2.4 By 2010, an average of 80% of respondents on an annual survey will indicate they feel secure at school. |
Goal III: All operations of the school system will demonstrate best business practices while supporting student achievement.
Obj. 3.1 By 2010, all employees including support service personnel, will demonstrate proficiency in continuous improvement by completion of a Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) project as measured by the number of departments presenting evidence of using PDSA via competing for the Broward County Public Schools Quality Award and/or the state Sterling Award or documentation of an improved process at their place of work.
Obj. 3.2 By 2010, all Priority 1 and Priority 2 (those that could pose a threat to life and/or safety) Work Orders will be scheduled within 24 hours of receipt and resolved according to an agreed timetable.
Obj. 3.3 By 2010, 90% of all construction projects over $1,000,000 will be completed both within School Board approved budgets and within the approved timetables.
Obj. 3.4 By 2010, Support Services Operations will meet or be the “Best in Class” benchmark as related to Cost Efficiency, Quality, and Customer Service for comparable organizations.
Goal IV: All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system.
Obj. 4.1 By 2010, customer satisfaction with Broward County Public Schools will have increased to an average of 90% as measured by the Annual Customer Survey administered by BCPS and Coordinating Council of Broward survey.
Obj. 4.2 By 2010, Broward County Public Schools will actively participate with other governmental/non profit/business organizations in strategic planning initiatives ** such as Broward Alliance, Coordinating Council of Broward, Children’s Services Council, Vision Broward and others that will result in value-added outcomes as measured by legislative action and successful implementation of public policy programs that benefit the cooperating entities. |
