Adopted by the BOE on June 11, 2026

Programming/Curriculum and Instruction By June 2029, Regional School District 20 will implement a K-12 curriculum that fully consolidates the curricula of the original two districts, and is aligned with state standards, and will establish a process for reviewing all curricula on a five-year cycle, resulting in consistent instructional expectations across all schools. We will measure progress toward this goal based on:

• Improvement of student proficiency on state assessments for English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Target improvement by 2029 = 10%

• Improvement in the quality of curricular development as measured by an agreed-upon rubric (in development). Target improvement TBD following initial assessment.

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) By June 2029, Regional School District 20 will implement a fully articulated, districtwide Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) that strengthens Tier 1 instruction, provides responsive and consistent academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions across all schools. We will measure progress toward this goal based on:

• Improvement of student proficiency on state assessments for English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Target improvement by 2029 = 10%

• Reduction in chronic absenteeism. Target reduction by 2029 = 5%

• Reduction in major behavioral incidents. Target reduction by 2029 = 15%

Climate, Culture, and Family & Community Engagement By June 2029, Regional School District 20 will cultivate a positive, inclusive, and collaborative climate across all schools and communities by strengthening the unified Region 20 identity through community relationships, family engagement, and student success, resulting in improved stakeholder perceptions of the district and of school climate. We will measure progress toward this goal based on:

• Improvement in climate survey data. Specific data points and target improvements to be identified per school.

• Reduction in chronic absenteeism. Target reduction by 2029 = 5%

• Reduction in major behavioral incidents. Target reduction by 2029 = 15%

Operational Efficiency & Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability By June 2029, Regional School District 20 will further strengthen operational efficiency and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability, while maintaining high-quality programming, by aligning resources to strategic priorities and maintaining transparency in financial decision-making, resulting in optimized staffing and facilities usage and improved public confidence in the annual budget. We will measure progress toward this goal based on:

• Reduction in margin of deficit/surplus in the annual budget. Target = .5% over/under.

• Improvement in ease of passing the annual budget. Target improvement = 1 vote passing by 80%

• Improvement in community survey data. Target improvement TBD following initial assessment.

• Receipt of a clean, financial audit each year, reflecting 100% statutory compliance and zero material weaknesses.

Established by the BOE, November 9, 2023

Curriculum Committee Goal
Oversee a committee of teachers and administrators for the purpose of developing a curriculum that will provide students with a broad base of knowledge and skills. Such a curriculum will promote continuous personal growth and lifelong learning across all content areas and grade levels to be implemented in the school year beginning August 2024.

Facilities Committee Goal
Region 20 BOE empowers the facilities committee, in conjunction with the finance committee, to transform the seven buildings.  This rebranding transformation will occur prior to the opening of the 2024 school year to represent our new climate and culture while maintaining the infrastructure of all buildings to provide longevity and inspire unity among the students and communities. 

Finance Committee Goal
By June 2024, the Region 20 BOE will create an annual budget that provides the resources necessary to achieve systematic goals.

Agricultural Science & Technology Education (ASTE) Committee Goal
By July 1, 2024, the Region 20 Board of Education ASTE Committee will work with the Supporters of WAMOGO Agriscience (SWAGS), the WAMOGO Agricultural Science Technology Education Advisory Committee, and the Arethusa Farm Foundation to ensure the successful growth of the ASTE program as measured by enrollment.  

Communications Committee Goal
By June, 2024, the R20 BOE will develop a communication strategy that utilizes at least 3 avenues that reach all stakeholders in an effort to build a school community that fosters a climate of respect, trust, and engagement as evidenced by community feedback and data from various engagements. 

Policy Committee Goal
Based on stakeholder feedback, experience, and changes in legislation, the Board will work closely with administration to review and amend policy prior to the start of the school year, or legislative deadlines, to ensure that said policy best serves the mission of R20 and its students.