Georgette H. Bowman

This document introduces the strategic plan guiding Trenton Public Schools, which is structured around five key areas. The plan aims to enhance student achievement through improved engagement, learning, and curriculum relevance. It also prioritizes parent engagement and strong community partnerships, emphasizing collaborative efforts to support student success. A focus on the 'whole child' ensures addressing comprehensive student needs, including resources and personal well-being. Furthermore, the plan includes professional development and staff well-being to foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Lastly, it addresses facilities and infrastructure, ensuring modern, supportive learning environments equipped with advanced technology.

This document presents the Trenton Public Schools' NJSLA and DLM statewide assessment results for the 2024-2025 school year and outlines academic goals for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Key strategic areas include implementing Project-Based Learning, ensuring high-quality instruction with district-approved resources, and utilizing formative assessments to drive differentiated instruction. The plan also addresses Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) participation criteria and district-level actions to improve student outcomes and accountability in special education, alongside a commitment to professional development, instructional structure, whole-child instruction, special education support, and technology innovation.

This document outlines the Trenton Public Schools' Board Goals for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan is structured around five strategic goals: enhancing student achievement through teaching, learning, and technology integration; fostering community engagement and partnerships, including improved communications; developing the whole child by reducing special education referrals and promoting positive behavior; investing in staff development and well-being; and optimizing facilities, infrastructure, financial management, and human resources. Key objectives include improving instructional practices, expanding community schools, enhancing family-school communication, and ensuring robust operational support.

The meeting focused on introducing the incoming superintendent to the community, discussing the role of local clergy in reopening schools, and addressing how to support parents lacking skills to help their children. Priorities include ensuring student safety upon returning to school, focusing on student achievement, and creating a vision for the district.

The Trenton Board of Education held a meeting to discuss the strategic plan, focusing on five key areas: student achievement, community engagement and partnerships, developing the whole child, staff development and well-being, and facilities infrastructure resources safety and security. The discussion included upcoming community engagement sessions to gather feedback on action steps and objectives.