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As the governing body of Kaleidoscope Charter School, the KCS School Board has the following responsibilities:

 

  • Adopting a strategic plan and monitoring progress towards achieving the goals it creates
  • Creating school policies
  • Hiring and supervising the Executive Director, who is the only employee who reports directly to the KCS School Board
  • Ratifying employee agreements
  • Establishing and approving the annual budget
  • Communicating with stakeholders
 
 

2024-2025 KCS SCHOOL BOARD GOALS

Updated - August 22, 2024


GOAL #1: MAINTAIN FISCAL INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY OF SCHOOL

 

Maintain a steady and diverse population by stabilizing and growing the enrollment to accommodate a broader cross section of our community.  (Evidence: ADM report)
 
Develop an appropriate budget using sound budget standards and board policy that includes criteria for working with bond holders to spend down fund balance. (Evidence: Finance report)
 
Hire and retain a diverse and highly qualified workforce, offer a competitive compensation package, strengthen their skills through ongoing professional development and collaboration, and evaluate their performance on a regular basis. (Evidence: HR report)
 
Explore and implement strategies to control costs in all areas, i.e., special education, food service, transportation, and utilities, including changing methods of program delivery and operations. (Evidence: Audit report, monthly finance committee report, budget revisions as needed)

 

 

GOAL #2: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – MAXIMIZE THE PERFORMANCE 

OF EACH STUDENT IN ALL ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AREAS

 

Focus on achievement at the highest levels for each student. (Evidence: Data report)
 
Maintain a research-based professional development program that cultivates ongoing learning and dialogue, to ensure a highly skilled teaching staff and rewarding professional environment. (Evidence: PLC report, MRA survey)
 
Provide an environment that maximizes learning for all students via 1) clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities; 2) appropriate class sizes to foster a strong school community 3) access to modern technology to enhance teaching and learning. (Evidence: Marketing report, MRA survey)
 
Emphasize the development of character and leadership traits in students to help them grow into engaged learners and citizens. (Evidence: Leader in Me, MRA survey)

 

 

GOAL #3: ELEVATE THE VISION AND MISSION OF KCS

AMONG ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY

 

Promote the KCS “choice” through positive/accurate reporting in all forms of media to foster inclusive, community-wide relationships and support for the School and its goals. The School will establish a practice of periodically communicating through a School newsletter to the community. (Evidence: Newsletter, FB, Matrix)
 
Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing plan that builds community relations and an awareness of KCS’s commitment to inclusivity, family involvement, and service learning. (Evidence: Marketing report)
 
Continue positive connections with parents through parent involvement, volunteering, and participation in KPTO/Boosters (Evidence: Family engagement events)
 
Embrace and embody the KCS vision and mission throughout our decision making and interactions with all stakeholders.  

 

* Evidences

 

Kaleidoscope School Board

7525 Kalland Ave NE

Otsego, MN 55301

Phone: 763-428-1890  |  Fax: 763-428-1691