School Committee Goals 2011-2012
- Develop and deliver a fiscally responsible budget.
- Negotiate an updated multi-year agreement utilizing interest based bargaining practices.
- Develop and adopt of a three year strategic plan.
- Policy Development
- Development and adoption of a Social Media Policy Focus
- Complete Phase II of the Policy Review
2011 – 2012 MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
MER Middle High School Library ~ 7:30pm
2011 Tuesday, September 6th Tuesday, September 20th Tuesday, October 4th
Tuesday, October 18th Tuesday, November 1st Tuesday, November 22nd Tuesday, December 6th Wednesday, December 14th - Public Hearing for FY13 Budget
2012 Tuesday, January 10th Tuesday, January 24th Tuesday, January 31st - Public Hearing for FY13 Budget Tuesday, February 7th Tuesday, February 28th Tuesday, March 13th Tuesday, March 27th Tuesday, April 10th Tuesday, April 24th Tuesday, May 8th
Tuesday, May 22nd Tuesday, June 5th Tuesday, June 19th
School Committee Governance The powers and duties of the Manchester Essex Regional School District are vested in and exercised by the Manchester Essex Regional School Committee.
The school committee is elected to terms in accordance with the Regional School District Agreement. and consists of seven members, four from Manchester-by-the-Sea and three from Essex.
The Regional School Committee conducts regular public meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, please contact the Office of the Superintendent, or phone 978/526-4919.
MERSD Mission Our mission is to educate all students, to inspire passion, to instill a love of learning, and to encourage both local and global citizenship.
MERSD Vision The Manchester Essex Regional School District strives to provide a safe and caring place where each student can grow and succeed. With sound fiscal judgment and strong policies, the district gives teachers, parents, and administrators the tools they need to bring all students to their full potential and inspire a deep sense of responsibility to community. The
Manchester Essex Regional School District community believes that all students can achieve to high standards and that curiosity, discipline, integrity, responsibility and respect are necessary for success. We seek to discover these qualities in all. From young exploring minds to strong confident minds, the Manchester Essex Regiona l School District seeks to prepare each and every student for life.
The Manchester Essex Regional School District was created to serve the communities and meet the educational needs of the students in Manchester and Essex, Massachusetts. The District’s School Committee will appoint administrators, adopt policies, approve budgets, and provide facilities that ensure equitable and appropriate educational, athletic, and extra-curricular programs and services to the students of Manchester and Essex. To achieve our goals we
will:
- Follow the laws and guidelines governing public schools as set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Strive for equity of facilities and support across the district
- Work in concert with Town leadership to define priorities and set forward fiscally responsible plans to meet our educational vision
- Use research methods to inform educational programs and guide decisions
- Strive to meet the educational needs of all students by providing differentiated instruction
- Articulate high expectations and hold high standards for students, staff, and faculty
- Draw upon the vast strengths of the communities of Manchester and Essex, Massachusetts
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