District goals and objectives                             

Yorktown ISD: 2011-2012 Areas of Focus

Excellence in Rural Education™

Approved by Yorktown ISD Board on August 15, 2011

The areas of focus are places where the District will concentrate its efforts in its quest to be an exemplary learning community.

	Area of Focus	Evidence
I	Recognized School District	District and all campuses will be rated Recognized by TEA for 2012-13 based on 2012-13 STAAR data.
II	Classroom Expectations	Highly qualified teacher percentage will be 100%.
III	Post HS Education Preparation	For the high school, average SAT scores will increase, students taking AP tests will increase, number of students scoring 3 or more on AP tests will increase, increase in taking dual credit courses, and survey vocational needs of students for post high school.
IV	AYP	Meet the standards of Adequate Yearly Progress at each campus level and the district level.
V	Communication	The following communications will continue in 2011-12 (1) Board letter twice a year, (2) Board Notes, (3) From the Superintendent’s Desk monthly article, and (4) Monthly principal letters to all parents, board members, and staff.
VI	Facilities	The board will develop a prioritized list of facility needs and a plan to provide funding to address the needs.
VII	Fiscal	The board will approve a budget with a surplus for the 2011-12 school year.
VIII	Exemplary School Board	The board will be an Honor Board (8 hours of Team of 8 Training) for the 2011-12 school year.