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Creating a Strategic Plan for the Boonton Township School District

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boonton Township School District is to provide a solid educational foundation for all students, while challenging them to fulfill their individual potential.

This potential is best achieved through a diversified curriculum designed to meet the needs and aspirations of all students, while fostering self-esteem, independent thinking, and respect for individual differences.

To accomplish this mission, instruction shall be presented in an exciting manner designed to challenge all levels of capability and encourage, on behalf of our children, a lifetime love and appreciation of learning. For this mission to succeed, all facets of the school and community must work together efficiently.

November 29, 2022: Session 2 of 3 - Developing a Vision for the Boonton Township School District in the Next Five Years

On November 29, 2022 Boonton Township School District administration, staff, board members, parents, and community members came together to continue the strategic planning process. This second meeting’s topic focused on creating a shared vision for the Boonton Township School District in the next five years.

The meeting began with welcoming remarks from Barry Brantner, Board President. Facilitator Charlene Peterson, from New Jersey School Boards Association, provided an overview of the steps taken at the November 7th meeting and the small group tasks for tonight’s meeting.

To stimulate the visioning process, participants watched a video that made them think about the future that we are preparing our students for and what skills are needed for future success. We envisioned the calendar pages moving forward to the year 2028. The Boonton Township School District is being honored for its outstanding work in advancing student achievement. You are asked to give a speech to the state’s top educators. What warranted such high recognition – what programs / services / curriculum / student outcomes / best practices / facilities would we expect to see in the district that are succeeding?

Participants then gathered in 6 blended stakeholder groups to brainstorm their visions of how the district achieved this remarkable success. The groups were asked to identify up to their top 10 visionary ideas for the district’s success in the year 2028, and to give their speech a title. Outcomes of the small groups were shared with all meeting participants.

Small Group Work – Key Visions in the Year 2028 and Speech Titles

Table 1 - “Education Elevated”

1.Mental wellness and emotional health (assemblies)

6.Offer electives that promote students’ unique skills and gifts

2.Promote a parent and student-friendly website with easy access to information, FAQ on home page

7.Ongoing climate surveys

3.Positive discipline model based on respect and teachable moments

8.Promote the things that RVS does (SOAR, clubs, athletics)

4.Promote a culture of inclusion and celebrate cultural, racial, and ethnic differences

9.Add options for other languages

5.Promote a financial literacy model

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Input Sessions Nov-Dec 2022

Meeting 3-12/13, 2022

Meeting 2-11/29, 2022

Meeting 3-11/7, 2022