MISSION STATEMENT

THE OVERTON ISD, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PARENTS AND COMMUNITY, IS TO EDUCATE ALL STUDENTS IN A SECURE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT SO THEY WILL:

  • Acquire a foundation of knowledge
  • Develop intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically
  • Practice ethical attitudes, beliefs and behaviors
  • Become productive and cooperative members in the world of the future

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