Board of Education Goals

The Board of Education evaluates the performance of the Superintendent of Schools based on the goals and objectives of the district. (N.J.S.A. 18A:17-20.3; BOE Policy 1240 — Evaluation of Superintendent) Consistent with this method of evaluation, the Board of Education annually adopts Board and Superintendent Goals.

School Year 2026-27 Board and Superintendent Goals

Adopted by the Board of Education September 15, 2026

Goal #1 — MHS Student Attendance

Board Goal:
The Manasquan Board of Education, in collaboration with the Superintendent and High School Principal, will support the implementation of strategies to improve student attendance during the 2026–2027 school year, with a focus on reducing chronic absenteeism for all students. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #2, Objective 5.)
Superintendent’s Goal:
The Superintendent of Schools, with the High School Principal and appropriate district and school-based staff, will implement and monitor strategies to improve student attendance during the 2026–2027 school year. The focus will be on reducing chronic absenteeism for all students below 10%, using attendance data, early outreach, individualized attendance supports, family engagement, and interventions designed to promote consistent school attendance. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #2, Objective 5.)

Goal #2 — MHS Athletics & Activities Culture

Board Goal:
The Manasquan Board of Education, in collaboration with the Superintendent, High School Principal, and Supervisor of Athletics, will support efforts to strengthen a positive and supportive culture across athletics and extracurricular activities during the 2026–2027 school year, with a focus on student participation, leadership, belonging, and contribution to the school community. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #1, Objective 2.)
Superintendent’s Goal:
The Superintendent of Schools, with the High School Principal and Supervisor of Athletics will implement and monitor strategies to strengthen a positive and supportive culture across athletics and extracurricular activities during the 2026–2027 school year. The focus will be on increasing student participation, developing student leadership, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating opportunities for students to contribute to the school community. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #1, Objective 2.)

Goal #1 — MES Attendance

Board Goal:
The Manasquan Board of Education will support the implementation at Manasquan Elementary School of a targeted attendance initiative aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism across the grade levels. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #2, Objective 5.)
Superintendent’s Goal:
The Superintendent, with the school leadership of Manasquan Elementary School, will reduce chronic absenteeism during the 2026-2027 school year to under 9% for daily attendance.  The administrative team will collaborate with nursing and counseling staff to address any barriers and provide ongoing monitoring and problem-solving to assist in meeting this goal. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #2, Objective 5.)

Goal #2 — MES Communication

Board Goal:
The Manasquan Board of Education will support the staff of the Manasquan Elementary School in the goal of improving communication with the school community and transitions for key grade levels. This will include increasing the frequency, timeliness, and quality of communications as well as development of transition programs for grades 5 and 6. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #5, Objective 1.)
Superintendent’s Goal:
The Superintendent, with the school leadership of Manasquan Elementary School, will establish a communication plan that includes scheduled weekly updates and a more comprehensive monthly newsletter with information regarding academics, athletics, arts, and other programs. These communications will be targeted to the informational needs of the elementary school community as well as designed to promote positive events at the school for transparency. The school will also provide presentations to assist students in transitioning to middle school in both grades 5 and 6. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #5, Objective 1.)

Goal #3 — Capital Initiatives & Project Closeout

Board Goal:
The Manasquan Board of Education will support the district administration in facilitating the final closeout phase of the capital initiatives funded by the January 2023 bond referendum and the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP). The Board, in collaboration with administration, counsel and construction professionals, will ensure regulatory compliance and the successful legal and financial closeout of all related projects and accounts. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #4, Objective 2.)
Superintendent’s Goal:
The Superintendent, with the Business Administrator and construction team, will coordinate to bring renovations and upgrades related to the 2023 bond referendum and Energy Savings Improvement Plan projects to a formal end. This will involve carrying out all necessary steps to manage and oversee remaining contractual obligations, complete detailed financial reconciliation, and navigate the necessary legal processes to close out all projects and related accounts. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #4, Objective 2.)

Goal #4 — Technology

Board Goal:
The Manasquan Board of Education is committed to ensuring that our schools provide students and staff with access to high-quality digital instructional resources that support teaching and learning while promoting fiscal responsibility. As the district continues to expand the use of digital instructional tools, software platforms, and online subscriptions, it is important to ensure that these resources are effectively utilized, aligned with instructional goals, and managed efficiently. The Board of Education, in collaboration with the administration, will conduct an inventory and analysis of instructional software titles, digital platforms, and subscription-based resources currently used throughout the district. This review will identify patterns of use, evaluate the effectiveness and value of existing resources, and inform future purchasing decisions by reducing unnecessary duplication and ensuring that technology investments support district instructional priorities. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #3, Objective 3.)
Superintendent’s Goal:
The Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Technology Coordinator, and building administrators will lead the effort to conduct a district-wide inventory of instructional software applications, digital learning platforms, and subscription-based instructional resources utilized by students and staff. This inventory will identify the purpose, grade levels served, licensing information, and level of utilization for each resource. Usage data and stakeholder input will be analyzed to determine whether resources are being effectively implemented, underutilized, or duplicated across departments or schools. Based on this analysis, the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Technology Coordinator will develop recommendations for consolidating resources where appropriate, eliminating redundant or low-use subscriptions, and establishing a sustainable process for evaluating future software purchases and renewals to maximize instructional impact and fiscal efficiency. (Aligned with Strategic Plan Goal Area #3, Objective 3.)