GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GOAL ONE – The Overton ISD will provide a safe, positive learning environment for students and staff.
Strategy 1 - Provide a Drug Free Environment
Strategy 2 - Provide a Safe Environment
Strategy 3 - Provide a Positive Learning Environment
GOAL TWO – All student groups taking the TAKS reading, writing, math, science and social studies testswill obtain scores which will obtain a district rating of “recognized” or “exemplary” for the 2005-2006 school year.
Strategy 1 - The District will utilize the AEIS IT Program to analyze test scores
Strategy 2 - Benchmark tests will be administered to assess student level
Strategy 3 – The district will partner with the Region VII ESC and UT Tyler Dana Center to improve staff development
GOAL THREE – The Overton ISD will establish a clear and focused mission committed to instructional goals
that respond to the needs of accountability and support lifelong learning for students, staff and community members.
Strategy 1 – Build Technology Infrastructure
Strategy 2 - Provide Technology Professional Development
Strategy 3 - Provide Student / Adult Real World Educational Opportunities
GOAL FOUR - The Overton ISD will provide opportunities for students to learn and will support strategies and progress to optimize student time on task
Strategy 1 - Achieve a High Attendance Rate. The District Attendance Rate will reach 97%
Strategy 2 - Promote a 0% Drop-Out Rate
GOAL FIVE - The Overton ISD will work to build trust and communication with Parents and Community in order to provide more effective instructional experiences for all students
Strategy 1 - Build Working Relationships with Community
Strategy 2 - Build Trust and Communication with Parents
GOAL SIX - The Overton ISD will institute a building maintenance program in order to better meet the
needs of Students
Strategy 1 – Changes will be made to improve the handicapped accessability of the school
Strategy 2 - Progress will be made in the construction of an Agricultural Science Facility
Strategy 3 - A long range plan to address the facility needs of the school district will be developed
Strategy 4 - The overall maintenance at the school will be improved