Melisa Foster

This document outlines the Mansfield School Committee's operational goals and responsibilities. It emphasizes the Committee's role in establishing educational purposes, programs, and procedures, managing resources effectively, and functioning as a legislative body to formulate and implement policy. The plan includes commitments to periodically set and evaluate its own goals and performance objectives, define performance objectives for all system positions, ensure stakeholder involvement in goal-setting, and conduct regular performance reviews.

The document establishes the standards and procedures for the Mansfield School Committee regarding the creation, content, distribution, and archival of meeting minutes. It outlines requirements for recording official actions, motions, and meeting details to ensure they serve as legal evidence.

The Mansfield Public School District's three-year Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Plan aims to increase overall student achievement and address persistent achievement gaps for English learners, low-income students, and students with disabilities. This is primarily achieved through the strategic adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in K-8 literacy and math, coupled with comprehensive professional development for staff. Additionally, the plan focuses on professional learning for the effective use of the WIDA framework and high-leverage instructional practices to provide equitable access and support for English learners, low-income students, and students with disabilities, with the goal of strengthening Tier 1 instruction and improving learning experiences and outcomes for all students.

The Mansfield Public Schools document reviews state assessment results and outlines ongoing strategic goals and future action steps for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan prioritizes fostering academic excellence through the implementation of high-quality instructional materials in ELA and Mathematics, and enhancing instructional practices. A significant focus is placed on cultivating student well-being, strengthening school culture, promoting a sense of belonging, and addressing chronic absenteeism through targeted supports. Additionally, the plan aims to expand cultural proficiency and refine assessment procedures. The overarching vision is to empower all students academically, socially, and emotionally to reach their maximum potential.

This District Improvement Plan outlines the strategic direction for Mansfield Public Schools, focusing on three key areas: Academic Advancement for All Students, Facilities Assessment and Educational Visioning Study, and the MPS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Strategic Plan. The plan aims to provide a high-quality education that prepares all students to be lifelong learners and contributing citizens, ensuring academic excellence, updating and maintaining facilities for future needs, and fostering an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that promotes cultural proficiency and diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiences for all stakeholders.