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technology in our schools. Several of the schools have initiated programs to promote responsible <br />behavior and the development of sound character. Efforts also are underway to improve the <br />district's ability to recruit and retain a high quality teaching staff. In many respects, this report <br />suggests that the district is on the right path; however, several areas need increased emphasis and <br />resources. <br />Once the plan is adopted by the Board of Education, it should play a significant role in the <br />district for many years to come. A major effort should be made to disseminate the results widely in <br />easy to read formats throughout the schools and in the community. School Governance <br />Committees should use the document as the basis for the development and refinement of future <br />school improvement plans. Personalized Education Plans (PEPs) should reflect strategies <br />consistent with the belief statements and strategies in this document. When new proposals come <br />before the Board, strongest consideration should be given to those that are consistent with the <br />strategies found in this report. Finally, the Board of Education should conduct a formal evaluation <br />within the next three years to determine the degree to which the recommended strategies are being <br />implemented in each of the schools. <br />Conclusion <br />This report is being submitted to the Board of Education for its consideration. It reflects <br />the views of a diverse group of educators, parents, students, and community leaders. The Task <br />Force urges the Board of Education to support the recommendations found in the report and to use <br />them as guidelines for setting priorities which will shape the future of education in the Chapel Hill- <br />Carrboro City Schools for the next five years. We believe that the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City <br />Schools is an excellent school district, but it can, and must, undergo renewal if it is to be an <br />institution that keeps pace with the rapidly changing society that confronts us as we prepare to <br />move into the 21 st Century. <br />16 <br />