Agenda 04-28-20 Attachment C - Orange County Schools Board of Education FY2020-21 Operating Budget Request

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Agenda Item #1 Attachment C OCS Board of Education Approved 2020-2021 Local Operating Budget Request We remain committed to the continuous improvement and success of every student Orange County Schools is privileged to serve, as we set our sights to the 2020-2021 school year. OUR FOCUS As quantitative and qualitative data have been reviewed,it has become apparent that certain areas require more focus to impact student achievement. The data is reflecting that focus is needed in three areas: 1. Literacy 2. Climate and Culture 3. Stakeholder Engagement Focusing on each area through the lens of Equity. Equity and data will continue to drive the work so that every Orange County student receives what they need to succeed. The driving vehicle will be the goals outlined in the Orange County Schools strategic plan. 1. Challenge and engage every learner to achieve at his/her full potential 2. Engage in two-way communication with our stakeholders and diverse community 3. Create a career destination for employees 4. Provide safe and sustainable operations to support optimal learning facilities and maintenance 5. Accountable, equitable and transparent management of human and financial resources FOCI I -LITERACY: Literacy is a civil right. It is the ability to read,write,listen, speak and think critically across all disciplines. It should not be viewed as a subject that is taught, rather a civil right we must provide. For our students to be able to engage effectively in the society they live in,we must ensure that they are literate. Literacy is a gateway to opportunity but unfortunately can be a gatekeeper. Research indicates that there is a high cost to low literacy. The Annie E. Casey Foundation reports that 9 out of io high school dropouts struggled to read in the 3rd grade. 6