DISTRICT GOAL #1: During the 2024–2025 school year, chronic absenteeism rates in our schools were unacceptably high, with JFK Elementary at 26.44% and DDE Middle at 20.97%. Chronic absenteeism—defined as a student missing more than 10% of the school year—is one of the strongest indicators of academic risk and long-term underachievement. To improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to learning, the district will implement a comprehensive corrective action plan aimed at improving attendance.

Goal: Reduce the chronic absenteeism rate by at least 4 percentage points at both JFK Elementary and DDE Middle during the 2025–2026 school year.

To achieve this goal, the administrative team will partner closely with families, faculty, and community agencies to identify root causes, intervene early, and promote the importance of regular school attendance. Strategies may include data monitoring, targeted outreach, student mentoring, and enhanced school engagement initiatives.

DISTRICT GOAL #2: We will monitor and review our district curriculum and instruction to ensure that we are using the current best practices for teaching and learning. The district will place a high priority on making sure that our newly revamped MTSS (Multi Tiered Symptoms of Support) and systems (RTI/IR&S)are used effectively throughout both school buildings.  We will train the teaching staff and continue to monitor student performance throughout the 2025/2026 school year.