Beth Cusick

This document outlines the Lyncourt Union Free School District's comprehensive reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year. It details stringent health and safety measures, communication strategies for stakeholders, and adjustments to facilities, child nutrition, and transportation. The plan also addresses social-emotional well-being, various instructional models (in-person, hybrid, and remote learning options), attendance protocols, technology and connectivity, teaching and learning approaches, special education services, and bilingual education. The primary objective is to safely welcome students back, protect the community, and provide maximum in-person learning while ensuring equitable access to education.

This expenditure plan details the allocation of $277,464 received under the Smart Schools Bond Act to enhance educational technology and security. The plan outlines investments in technology such as Chromebooks, iPads, interactive whiteboards, and 3-D printers for instruction, alongside security upgrades including cameras, door hardware, and glass film. This initiative aligns with the district's broader strategic planning process and long-range facilities plan, aiming to improve learning opportunities and safety for students.

The Lyncourt UFSD Smart Schools Investment Plan details the district's strategy for leveraging technology to enhance student learning. The plan's primary focus is on investing in classroom technology, specifically the purchase of 150 Chromebooks to achieve a 1:1 student-device ratio. This initiative aims to foster differentiated instruction, expand learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom, and provide equitable access for students with disabilities and English Language Learners through the utilization of Google-based platforms and educational applications. The plan also emphasizes robust network infrastructure, professional development for staff, and a long-term sustainability strategy for technology maintenance and replacement.

The Lyncourt Union Free School District's Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) plan for the 2023-2024 school year serves as a roadmap for evaluating teacher effectiveness and fostering professional development. Its strategic direction involves establishing clear evaluation criteria based on New York State Teaching Standards, ensuring rigorous evaluator training, and implementing a balanced assessment system combining student performance and classroom observation. The plan aims to achieve high standards of instruction, support continuous teacher growth through feedback and improvement plans, and provide a transparent appeals process to ensure fairness in evaluations.

This document outlines the Lyncourt Union Free School District's Long Range Financial Plan, adopted in January 2023, to guide fiscal decisions and ensure financial stability through 2028. Key strategic priorities include prudent utilization of Foundation Aid funds, maintaining robust reserves and fund balance, and managing increasing operational costs. The plan focuses on continuous building maintenance, seeking grant opportunities, and evaluating efficiencies to sustain long-term fiscal health and educational excellence.