Manchester-Shortsville Central School District

The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District's Strategic Action Plan for 2025-2027 is a guiding framework centered on culture, engagement, and achievement. It aims to foster an environment where every student's unique needs are met, challenging real-world experiences are provided, and student ownership is cultivated to maximize potential in an evolving global landscape. The plan prioritizes establishing a strong foundational culture, strengthening partnerships for engagement and collaboration across the community, and ensuring high-quality, personalized instruction to achieve academic success for all students.

The board meeting included student updates covering various initiatives such as a 'Breakfast with Santa' event benefiting music boosters traveling to Disney, and participation in the 'Stars of Tomorrow' youth recognition program, which resulted in an invitation to perform a scene in Rochester. Student representatives provided feedback from a thought exchange survey, highlighting needs for enhancing extracurricular activities, updating sports equipment, increasing diversity in options, and simplifying the club startup process. Other key discussions involved progress on various community service projects, including planned work with the Galano Children's Hospital or a nursing home, and a planned visit for eighth graders to FLCC to experience college life. Building updates covered the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process implemented over the past four years to ensure every student is known and supported. Furthermore, goals for the school year were reviewed, focusing on increasing student social-emotional learning scores by 10% using the Sabers survey data, increasing parent involvement by 15% through targeted events like open houses, and improving academic achievement by utilizing a student learning profile developed by the building council.

The meeting included celebrations for new staff and tenure recognitions. Discussions covered spirit week activities, senior events, and the upcoming musical production of 'Good Man Charlie Brown'. A student development initiative was addressed, focusing on leadership skills and student feedback through social media and suggestion boxes. The board also discussed the impact of the phone and backpack ban. There was a presentation on a peer-to-peer tutoring program aimed at elementary students to improve educational and social skills.

The meeting included discussions and presentations related to the district's strategic plan and communication updates. Key topics included character education, restorative practices, anti-bullying campaigns, and monthly recognition of staff. The board also reviewed initiatives to strengthen student, family, and community partnerships, along with strategies for delivering high-quality instruction and targeted support for students with unique needs. The communication plan focused on marketing the district's brand and identity.

The meeting included a remembrance ceremony for 9/11 with local law enforcement, the mayor's office, local legislators, fire departments, and the American Legion in attendance. The audit committee presented the June 30th, 2020 financial statements, highlighting the district's good financial condition. Key discussion points included the general fund's assets and liabilities, reserve accounts, and the use of reserves in the budget process. The school lunch program and debt service fund were also reviewed.