103 Long-Range Needs Assessment

Long-range needs assessment enables the school district to analyze assessment data, get feedback from the community about its expectation of students and determine how well students are meeting student learning goals. The board will conduct ongoing and in-depth needs assessment, soliciting information from business, labor, industry, higher education and community members, regarding their expectations for adequate student preparation. 

 

In conjunction with the needs assessments of the school district, the Board shall authorize the appointment of a committee, representing school district personnel, parents, students and community members to make recommendations and assist the Board in determining the priorities of the school district in addition to the basic skill areas of the educational program.  The School Improvement Committee may assist the Board in performing the needs assessment.  While a needs assessment may not be  necessary every year, the School Improvement Committee will meet with the Board on  an annual basis.

 

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to provide opportunities annually for the community to provide local feedback on educational programing, goals, and operations. Feedback may be provided through a variety of methods, including but not limited to: online and in-person forums, surveys, and other like opportunities. 

 

It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to ensure the school district community is informed of the Board's policies, programs, and goals and has an opportunity to express thoughts and suggestions for the operation of the school district.  The Superintendent shall report annually to the Board about the means used to keep the community informed.

 

As a result of the Board and committee’s work, the Board shall determine major educational needs and rank them in priority order; develop long-range goals and plans to meet the needs; establish and implement short-range and intermediate-range plans to meet the goals and to attain the desired levels of student performance; evaluate progress toward meeting the goals and maintain a record of progress under the plan that includes reports of student performance and results of school improvement projects; and annually report the school district’s progress made under the plan to the committee, community and Iowa Department of Education.   

 

Legal References: Iowa Code 280.12; 280.18; 21; 256.7(4)

State Standards

281 I.A.C. 12.3(3).

 

Adopted: 09/19/1988

Modified: 09/16/2024

Reviewed: 09/16/2024