Goal 1

Academic:

Minimum of 75% of lessons observed will incorporate high-quality questions to promote critical thinking, engagement, and student ownership of learning. This will be measured by class visits during the 2025-2026 school year.

Goal 2

Social Emotional Learning:

The SUFSD will sustain a focus on students developing social emotional competencies through a district-wide implementation of SEL instruction utilizing the the RethinkEd program. The district will explore tools to measure the success of the implementation.

Goal 3

Financial:

The SUFSD Business Office will continue to produce a tax sensitive budget for the 2025-2026 school year that is fully supportive of all initiatives and opportunities for students as evidenced by an approved budget vote of 75% or greater and the maintenance of a healthy bond rating (Aa2). + 3a:Explore all potential fiscal planning opportunities once our bond debt is paid.

Goal 4

Facilities:

The SUFSD Facilities Department will develop a document to coexist with the five year plan and guide decisions regarding needed work. The document will allow us to meet district needs while maintaining district facilities.

Commitment #1:  
The Board of Education is dedicated to maintaining fiscally healthy and responsible systems which are educationally sound providing students a safe, healthy environment in which to learn and thrive.

Commitment #2:  
The Board of Education commits to expand  K-12 opportunities for student development ensuring a positive school experience and readiness for future success.

Commitment #3:  
The Board of Education supports meaningful instruction aligned with high levels of student learning.

Commitment #4:  
The Board of Education values collaboration focusing on effective transitions for students across their educational careers at Southold UFSD.

Commitment #5:  
The Board of Education commits to continue building community connections and partnerships with families, caregivers and organizations to support student learning and development.

Commitment #6:
The Board of Education supports high quality technology programming and provision of equipment to ensure readiness to thrive in the 21st century.