Charlene Cooper

This document provides a budget development overview for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It reviews the 2025-2026 budget and district accomplishments, covering areas such as student instruction, STEAM initiatives, mental health supports, and facility improvements. The plan outlines key planning considerations for the upcoming budget, including maintaining teacher-to-student ratios, strategic resource allocation, investing in high-quality learning environments, and ensuring school safety. It also addresses financial knowns and unknowns, and presents a detailed budget development calendar.

This District-Wide Safety & Emergency Management Plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap to prevent, manage, and mitigate the impact of various emergencies, from acts of violence to natural disasters, within the school community. It outlines strategies for risk reduction, prevention, and intervention, including communication improvements, threat reporting, and extensive training and drills. The plan details multi-hazard response protocols, internal and external communication procedures, and recovery efforts such as continuity of operations and instruction, and disaster mental health services. It emphasizes coordination with local emergency services and government agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.

This document outlines the Lakeland Central School District Board of Education's goals for 2025-2026. The strategic pillars include Student Achievement, Facilities/Fiscal Management/Safety, Community Engagement, and Trustee Development. The plan aims to maintain a high-quality, well-rounded educational experience, ensure student well-being, advance educational technology, recruit and retain exceptional staff, foster an inclusive learning environment, manage finances efficiently, maintain facilities, enhance safety, improve community communication, and promote continuous board member improvement.

The Lakeland Central School District's mission is to prepare students for a rapidly changing world by providing opportunities for all students to learn and succeed. It promotes critical thinking and high academic standards within a safe environment, guided by values such as respect, kindness, responsibility, accountability, and ethical behavior.

The strategic plan reflects community and student priorities, focusing on key areas such as student achievement, safety and security, and curriculum and instruction. It addresses opportunities for improvement, including college and career readiness, parent and family engagement, and staff support and professional development. The plan aims to align strategic efforts with the district's mission, vision, and core beliefs to create a nurturing, equitable, and inspiring environment for all students.