Fair Haven Public Schools

Finance & Operations Committee Goals

Goal 1: Strive to be thoughtful and diligent stewards of the District, maintaining consistent oversight of the budget to provide the most enriching and complete academic experience for every student.

Goal 2: Prioritize support for and maintenance of programs that represent our diverse student body and provide a challenging yet inclusive environment for all students.

Goal 3: Look to improve upon our operational efficiencies to help mitigate the ongoing concerns surrounding rising expenditures.

Education Committee Goals

Goal 1: Achievement - Provide all students the opportunity to achieve at their highest levels.  Focus on enriched learning and articulation for key identified NJSLA subscores. Continue work to identify target populations in need of support and ensure those needs are met promptly.  Develop action plans for staff professional development needs and student’s development needs - e.g. executive functioning, critical thinking, public speaking, external professional development resources. 

Goal 2: Top Tier Curriculum - Use evidence based analysis to review curriculum resources.  Align standards from Kindergarten through 8th grade.  Use an 8th grade look back approach to inform lower grade discussions and decisions, seeking to thoughtfully identify and fortify any weaknesses or gaps in the curriculum and ensure that students are set for success at each step–pre-k to graduation and beyond

Goal 3: Differentiation - Continue to provide differentiation to students. Evolve differentiation discussions toward mid-tier students and students with incongruous testing vs. in-class performance or similar experiences. Make continued efforts to offer courses like study skills, gifted and talented push-ins and early morning tutoring to as many students as possible. Prioritize hands-on classroom experiences and project-based/student-led learning opportunities to maximize meaningful engagement with subject matter across our diverse student body

Goal 4: Tri-District Articulation - Work with Rumson and RFH on articulation. With Rumson, focus on Literacy (K-2, 6-8) and Math (8) articulation, along with other subjects as needed. Work closely with RFH and MCVSD on subjects related to high school preparedness that may include but are not limited to: Science, AI, Writing, Study Skills, Executive Functioning. 

Goal 5:  Health & Safety - Make every effort to ensure health, wellness and safety of students, staff and faculty. 

Human Resources Committee Goals

Goal 1: We commit to hiring and retaining the best talent for each open position.

Goal 2: We will continue to evaluate how we structure district staffing through the lens of student outcomes, staff morale, and fiduciary responsibility. Goal 3: We commit to provide District employees a work environment that is safe and supportive by establishing, administering and effectively communicating sound policies, rules and practices.

Policy Committee Goals

Goal 1: Continued Policy Development & Review - Create, revise, or eliminate policies to align with local, state, and federal laws.  Ensure policies reflect the district’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Goal 2: Compliance & Accountability - Ensure all policies comply with legal mandates and educational standards. Establish clear guidelines for accountability and enforcement of policies.

Goal 3: Monitoring & Evaluation - Set up mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies. Recommend updates or changes based on performance data and feedback.

Goal 4: Student Achievement & Well Being - Focus on policies that improve academic outcomes and support student mental health and safety.  Support & address issues like attendance, discipline, and extracurricular activities.

Goal 5: Professional Development - Support policies that encourage staff training and professional growth. Ensure policies promote effective teaching and leadership practices.