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Mar 27, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Westhill Central School District Instructional Technology Plan 2026-2029
This Instructional Technology Plan for Westhill Central School District, spanning 2026-2029, is designed to prepare students for an ever-changing global society by empowering, engaging, and elevating learners through technology. It prioritizes providing equitable access to technology, leveraging tools for pedagogical transformation, and fostering student creativity and critical thinking. Key strategic goals include professional development for staff in innovative technology use, implementation of Ed Law 2d compliant software for inquiry-based learning, and maintaining robust and agile classroom environments. The plan also focuses on improving student performance through facilitative pedagogy, ensuring equitable learning opportunities through accessible infrastructure and devices, and sustaining these initiatives through strategic funding and hardware lifecycle management.
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Westhill Central School District Strategic Priorities
The strategic plan for Westhill Central School District focuses on empowering, engaging, and elevating all learners within a diverse and inclusive community. Key priorities include fostering a sense of belonging, implementing a comprehensive PK-12 curriculum, supporting mental health and wellness, increasing equitable opportunities for students, and ensuring inclusive practices for students with disabilities.
Jun 12, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Diversity Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed working agreements and the mission statement. Discussion topics included a budget presentation, the reorganization of the committee into a strategic planning implementation team focused on fostering a sense of belonging, and upcoming events such as a book signing. Updates were provided on various initiatives, including composting, share tables, nutritional information sharing, and climate surveys. A significant portion of the meeting involved discussion of a potential reorganization of the committee to better align with the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE) Framework, including the creation of subcommittees focused on welcoming environments, inclusive curriculum, high expectations, and professional learning. The meeting also covered school food service, including nutritional information, menu options, and the possibility of free breakfast and lunch for all students. Other topics included professional development, culturally responsive curriculum and resources, family and community engagement, and student engagement initiatives such as Westhill Buddies and diversity collaborations.
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
Board
Westhill Central School District District Comprehensive Improvement Plan 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for Westhill Central School District focuses on three main priorities: fostering a welcoming and inclusive school community, implementing a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, and improving mental health and wellness. The plan aims to build awareness and capacity for culturally responsive-sustaining education, create a unified welcome process for new students and families, and provide ongoing professional learning on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Curriculum efforts will focus on alignment, universal screening, and teacher capacity building. Mental health initiatives include student screenings, staff professional development, and community partnerships. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement to enhance student success and well-being.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
