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Board begins overhaul of policy 3000 to set district goals; early childhood, culturally responsive instruction and school autonomy discussed
Summary
Superintendent Maggie and board members launched work on reform policy 3000 (educational goals and objectives). The discussion covered aligning the policy with the district strategic plan, emphasizing culturally responsive instruction, including early childhood priorities and clarifying district versus school-level planning and accountability.
The Asheville City Schools Board of Education began detailed discussion of reform policy 3,000, which sets the goals and objectives of the district'wide educational program. Superintendent Maggie said reform policies "drive transformational change" and should rest on the district's core beliefs, theory of action and strategic plan.
"What we do from 08:30 to 03:30, 07:30 to 02:30 every day with 3,800 students that walk through our doors," Maggie said when urging the board to define outcomes, classroom expectations and accountability.
Board members debated what to keep from the existing policy and what to change. Board member Pepe urged stronger language on early childhood services; Pepe argued a clear focus from birth through third grade is needed "so…
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