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February 11, 2010 - Earlier this school year, the Board of Education adopted its goals and objectives, which will serve the district for the next three school years through 2011-12. This was a collaborative effort between the Board and district administrators.

One of the Board goals is "to enhance school and work climate for all through a supportive climate for faculty, staff, administrators, parents, community and students."

In an effort to gain mid-year feedback, the district is asking the Goshen community to participate in a short survey that asks your opinion about the district's school climate. We want to know if you think the district has a positive school climate or negative school climate, as well as the reasons behind your assessment.

The school climate survey is posted on the district homepage at www.goshenschoolsny.org. Results will be collected and shared with the community. Please note that the survey will only be posted until March 1, so please take the time to fill it out as soon as possible.

There are four separate surveys, all asking the same questions, for four different categories. Participants are asked to complete the survey that falls into the category that best describes his or her role in the Goshen community:

• Parent
• Student
• Faculty or Staff
• Community Member

If you fall into more than one category, please feel free to fill out the surveys accordingly.

This is a quick and effective way to learn the valuable opinions of the Goshen community and I thank you in advance for your participation.

At the November 16, 2009 regular Board of Education meeting, the board members agreed to the following Philosophy and Vision Statement pertaining to the development of the 2010-11 budget, e.g.: It was stated by the board president, in light of two months being devoted to goals, definable objectives, timelines, and student achievement, it was agreed that the budget process be goal driven.

Daniel T. Connor
Superintendent of Schools