Foxborough Public Schools
2021-2022 School District Goals and
School Committee Functions and Responsibilities
School District Goals
- Communication/Community Relations
Engage in two-way communication within the District among staff, parents, and the community, as well as outreach to legislators to advocate for our needs. Key components include:
School Committee Functions and Responsibilities
- Financial Management
The School Committee will ensure that the budget provides for the success of all students in the district while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Policy Development
The School Committee will review, approve, and maintain proactive and aligned policies to support student success in conjunction with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).
- Superintendent’s Performance
- Ensure the budget adequately supports the district’s mission, vision and goals.
- Review monthly budget reports and take appropriate actions.
- Meet and collaborate with municipal and legislative leaders on fiscal matters.
- Work with municipal officials in support of town financial plans and in concert with the town’s approved financial policies.
- Work with Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and the community to articulate the needs for the renovation of all schools in the district.
- Appoint a budget subcommittee to monitor budget development throughout the year.
- By April 2022 review the policy manual when MASC advises of potential policy changes.With the help of MASC, the Committee and school administration will update individual policies when needed or required by district or legislative mandate.
- Appoint a policy subcommittee to monitor ongoing changes in policy per MASC throughout the year.
The School Committee will:
- Support the Superintendent in the implementation of strategy for systemic improvement and the ongoing development of a high functioning leadership team.
- Evaluate Superintendent’s performance and complete the School Committee overall composite evaluation by June 2022, and conduct public evaluation by July 2022.