Huntington School Board Adopts Goals for 2023/24

Huntington School Board members voted unanimously to adopt a set of five goals for the 2023/24 school year. Trustees previously discussed and refined the goals at their October 2 public meeting, before approving them this past Monday night, 7-0.

The Huntington Board of Education includes President Xavier Palacios, Vice President Michele Kustera, Christine Biernacki, Kelly Donovan, Bill Dwyer, Thomas Galvin and Theresa Sullivan. Joanne Miranda is the district clerk.

The adopted goals include:

1. Engage in an ongoing review of best practices and research related to district and school safety measures.

2. Preserve the district’s commitment to enhancing its culture of appreciation for the diverse nature of our school district community and its students through alignment of curriculum and instruction, recruiting and hiring practices and professional development.

3. Implement and evaluate programs that support the social and emotional well-being of our students and staff to build upon interpersonal connections and create a nurturing environment throughout the district.

4. Utilize student data for the purpose of developing actionable items designed to address learning gaps and to promote both growth and achievement on an individualized basis.

5. Continue to increase measures that promote comprehensive parent/guardian engagement and a welcoming environment in all district schools.