Superintendent's Newsletters

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January 2012

October 2011

Superintendent Goals 2011-2012

Con’t from last year….

• Continue to successfully manage first stage of capital project
• Continue to develop the middle school concept
• Assess block scheduling and continue to strengthen the transition from elementary – junior high – high school to improve student performance both academically and socially
• Continue to seek out and implement new shared programs and services with neighboring districts (e.g.,  business office functions, AP courses, electives)
• Continue to explore honors level offering, expand honors level learning grades 4-12
• Continue to secure grant opportunities

• Work closely with Marcus, Bill W. and Tetra Tech in keeping to the timeline for our capital improvements project

NEW FOR 2012

• Increase academic progress (K-12)
• Maintain A School in Good Standing status
• In conjunction with our guidance department, monitor students at risk of not fulfilling graduation requirement
• Develop a strong school district wide communication strategy
• Continue to develop Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR)
• Develop a drug and alcohol prevention program for teens
• Explore High School GPA Policy -  Weighting Grades
• Establish strategic timeline for student schedules, have mailing of student schedules by mid- August to give time for changes and corrections
• Continue to assess RTI
• Develop healthy working relationships and open communications with new Oysterpond administrators.

• Create programs as well as work with parents to have significant growth in our state assessment scores

• Encourage teachers to use email daily, voicemail daily, and classroom web pages
• Encourage parents to become Face Book Fans of the school district to inform parents and community members of new programs, daily happenings and events

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Michael Comanda                          Date                                        Christina Volinski                      Date

Superintendent Greenport Schools                                        President Greenport BOE

Dear Porters,

When we talk of PORTER PRIDE we talk about the pride that the students, parents, faculty, staff and administration feel for our school. This year promises to be both challenging and exciting as we will implement new programs, engage our students with new technology, and continue to build upon the many traditions and achievements that make the Greenport School District a source of community pride.

Our programs at Greenport grow stronger every year, and it is our belief that with your continued support and help there is no limit to our success. The students and faculty continue to earn the respect and recognition they truly deserve. Greenport’s commitment to excellence and the consistent support that we receive are certainly some of the reasons for our success.

It is an exciting time to be part of the Greenport School District. I hope to see you at our concerts, plays, sporting events and back to school nights.

Sincerely,

Mike Comanda
Superintendent of Schools