VISION

The Franklin District School System – a public school system that provides a student-focused comprehensive educational experience, developing responsible citizens that reach their maximum positive potential, while meeting required objectives.
 

MISSION STATEMENT

Franklin County School District’s employees are committed to providing a student-focused comprehensive educational experience to meet both required objectives and a long-term goal of developing responsible citizens.

WE BELIEVE THAT:

• Education is the combined responsibility of students, parents, schools and community.

• Open and honest communication is essential

• Education must be a priority of society.

• Education must be flexible and diverse.

• Visionary leadership and sound management are essential

• Education should promote responsible citizenship and ethical behavior

• Involvement improves education

• Education should provide a safe, healthful, nurturing environment.

• All individuals have dignity and self-worth.

• All individuals can learn.

• Education is the key to successful living.

• Learning is a life-long process.

Franklin District School System Plan For Excellence
Strategic Plan

Goal 1

Enhance educational experiences of students and address the varied needs of students while meeting state standards.

Objective A. The district will secure and utilize the services of consultants with expertise and experience in successful school districts to assist teachers in aligning curriculum and instruction with the Sunshine State Standards.

Objective B. The district will assist each school with the implementation of an approved School Improvement Plan.

Objective C. The district will provide state of the art technology and training to support instruction and maintain technology equipment and infrastructure.

Objective D. The district will employ and retain highly qualified personnel.

Objective E. The district will provide a quality education for all learners in Franklin County.

Goal 2

Continue to manage finances to maintain a healthy fund balance while providing quality in operations, services to students, and competitive compensation to employees.

Objective A. The district will target and achieve a minimum undesignated fund balance of the greater of ten percent of general revenue or $1,000,000 by the end of year five (2007)

Objective B. The district will secure the services of expert school facilities planners to assist with the development of short and long-range facilities plans for recommendation to the School Board.

Objective C. The district will prepare for and complete an OPPAGA Review of Best Practices.

Goal 3

Foster a safe, nurturing educational environment by modeling safe practices, emphasizing human dignity, and promoting opportunities to capitalize on the strengths and skills of each individual.

Objective A. The district will conduct safety inspections, provide supervision and monitoring to help insure a safe environment.

Objective B. The district will provide staff development activities to promote a safe, nurturing environment.

Continue to develop and utilize technology where it can improve the delivery of services and improve performance.

Objective A. The district will maintain and continue to upgrade the district’s technology networks, software, and hardware.

Objective B. The district will provide continuing training in the effective use of technology.

Objective C. The district will use distance learning technology to provide instructional opportunities for students and teachers.

Provide leadership for improving the overall operation of the school system.

Objective.  The district will provide program development and compliance with applicable Statutes and Rules.

Use the services of PAEC as an extension of our district office to enhance student achievement and achieve best financial practices.

Objective. The district will attribute the leadership and support of PAEC as contributing to the district’s achievement of three or more district goals.