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Board
of Education Issues
The Democratic Team is ready to build on its record. It's a record
of improving our schools, despite millions lost in state aid:
IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
• Expanded world language program in the middle schools
• Extended all day kindergarten to Verplanck, Waddell and Robertson
• Preserved and restructured Nature Center as part of solid science
program
• Created new magnet school at Washington and continued commitment
to local and regional magnet schools
• Expanded after school and summer programs
COMMITTED TO SCHOOL SAFETY AND FACILITIES UPGRADE
• Promoted consolidation and sharing of Board of Education and town
services
• Completed millions of dollars in capital projects
• Dramatically reduced Manchester High dropout rate
• Developed innovative long-range security systems for all schools
BROADENED COMMUNITY INPUT
• Established quarterly newsletter, The School Bell, for all town
residents
• Expanded mentoring program with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and other
community partners
• Increased active student participation by student representatives
at Board of Education meetings
• Initiated joint Board of Education/Directors workshops and monthly
updates to improve communications
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
• Dedicated to improving test scores by revising curriculum
• Committed to ten-year plan for renovating schools
• Purchased land adjacent to MHS for future expansion at existing
site
• Conducted town-wide survey on future school projects
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