Chad Arnold

The Matthew School Board resumed open session following an executive session. The key action taken was the motion to adjourn the meeting, which was subsequently approved by roll call vote.

This document presents the revised Vision Statement for Mattoon Community Unit #2, adopted in 2005, which aims to prepare students for a technologically oriented 21st Century environment. The plan focuses on developing students' problem-solving, communication, and information interpretation skills. Key support strategies include comprehensive staff development for teachers and paraprofessionals, strategic technology and software procurement for flexible learning, community involvement in technology initiatives, integration of technology standards into the curriculum, and training for administrators to support classroom technology. The overarching goal is to enable the community to excel in a technology and information-driven society.

This action plan for Mattoon Community Unit #2 outlines strategies and goals across four key areas: community involvement, curriculum and instruction, professional development, and technology deployment and sustainability. The plan aims to assist students and community members in effectively using technology through collaboration, increase the use of technology in instructional practices by administrators, teachers, and students, strengthen staff understanding and application of technology standards and data analysis, and sustain current technology resources to support these initiatives.

This multi-phase plan outlines strategies for integrating technology into the educational environment across three phases, spanning from 2005 to 2008. Key focus areas include enhancing community involvement through technology, integrating technology into curriculum and instruction to improve student learning, providing professional development for staff on effective technology use, and ensuring the deployment and sustainability of technology infrastructure. The plan aims to foster a student-centered learning environment and improve educational outcomes through strategic technology implementation.

This document outlines a three-year technology plan for Mattoon Schools, focusing on enhancing educational outcomes and operational efficiency through technology. Key strategic pillars include fostering community involvement, integrating technology into curriculum and instruction to improve math scores, providing robust professional development for staff, and ensuring effective technology deployment and support. The plan aims to achieve higher parent participation, improved student achievement, enhanced staff capabilities, and a reliable technological environment.