Shannon Brown

This presentation outlines New York State's strategic initiative, 'NY INSPIRES,' focused on transforming education and empowering futures. The plan proposes a fundamental shift from a credit-based to a competency-based system for P-12 education, emphasizing personalized learning experiences, flexible instructional modes, and authentic assessment strategies. Key pillars include developing clearly defined competencies, promoting interdisciplinary and real-world connections in learning, evaluating through evidence and demonstrations of learning, and ensuring a rigorous, equitable, and culturally responsive educational environment for all New York State students.

The board meeting featured a retirement celebration honoring numerous long-term employees and staff recognition for the Conference Center Coordinator. Key discussions included public hearings on the code of conduct and safety plan, student board member reports, and financial approvals covering budget status, bid awards for educational supplies and services, and deferred payment plans for network printer replacements. Additionally, the board approved an intermunicipal arrangement for a risk operations center, audit services, end-of-year reserve transfers, various personnel actions including TCI stipends and tenure appointments, and the first reading of several updated policies. The board also reviewed and approved the professional development plan, transfers to the capital fund, and various inter-municipal agreements, while also addressing CTE program re-approvals and board travel policies.

The Wayne-Finger Lakes Leadership Institute Fact Sheets describe a three-year school administrator preparatory program designed to identify, develop, and retain skilled educational leaders within the region. The program consists of three phases: a 'Prequel to Administration' course, enrollment in an educational leadership degree program, and an administrative internship. The institute aims to cultivate well-qualified, certified administrators who will remain and work in the region, supported by a structured nomination process, mentorship, and financial assistance.

This document, the "Portrait of a Graduate Crosswalk," details the alignment between the New York State Portrait of a Graduate attributes and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs). It aims to guide school and district leaders in developing students who are Academically Prepared, Creative Innovators, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Global Citizens, and Reflective and Future Focused. The plan emphasizes how effective leadership fosters high-quality learning environments and supports the instructional systems, professional learning, and school cultures necessary for students to succeed in college, careers, and civic life.

This document illustrates how the New York State Portrait of a Graduate attributes align with the New York State Teaching Standards. It outlines the role teachers play in developing key competencies across six attributes: Academically Prepared, Creative Innovators, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Global Citizens, and Reflective and Future Focused Individuals. The plan's vision is to prepare graduates who can learn continuously, engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, and contribute positively to their communities and the world.