Kevin Blanco

This document outlines the Amity School Board's goals, which are regularly updated. The plan focuses on three main pillars: Student Achievement, Stewardship of Resources, and Communication. Key objectives include fostering a cooperative learning environment, increasing student assessment standards, aligning curriculum, providing diverse learning opportunities, and monitoring student progress. It also emphasizes fiscal responsibility, attracting and retaining quality staff, developing facility plans, and utilizing technology. Furthermore, the plan aims to establish effective partnerships, promote open communication, and engage stakeholders to improve educational outcomes for all students.

This annual report details the progress and challenges encountered during the implementation of Amity SD 4J's strategic plan. Key achievements include a significant increase in literacy rates at Amity Elementary School through high-dosage tutoring and professional development, and an improved graduation rate at Amity High School attributed to targeted interventions and data-driven strategies. The report also highlights ongoing challenges in achieving district-wide regular attendance, particularly among students experiencing poverty, and outlines continued funding and strategies to address these areas and support overall student success.

The Amity School District's integrated plan focuses on creating a responsive, inclusive, and high-achieving educational system. Key areas include expanding equitable access to Career and Technical Education (CTE), raising achievement in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) through targeted interventions and professional development, and supporting early literacy and numeracy. The plan also emphasizes student well-being with access to physical and mental health services, social-emotional learning, and proactive behavioral support. It aims to ensure all students have the tools, support, and opportunities to thrive from early learning through graduation.

The strategic plan for Amity SD 4J focuses on several key outcomes and strategies. It aims to increase early literacy achievement by enhancing staff capacity and providing additional support for struggling students. The plan also focuses on providing equitable access to CTE classes, career preparation experiences, and dual credit opportunities to prepare secondary students for post-high school success. Additionally, it seeks to increase math and reading achievement for all students, provide a well-rounded education, maintain a high graduation rate, support student safety and emotional well-being, and ease major school transitions.

The Amity School District's integrated plan for 2025-2027 focuses on creating a responsive, inclusive, and high-achieving educational system. Key areas include expanding equitable access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and dual credit opportunities, raising achievement in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) through targeted interventions and data-driven strategies, and supporting early literacy and numeracy in elementary grades. The plan also emphasizes well-rounded education, maintaining a high graduation rate, and ensuring student well-being through access to physical and mental health services.