Each year, the Pattonville Board of Education establishes priorities that will be addressed in the coming school year. -Read-More- The priorities are intended to help the district fulfill its goals outlined in its strategic plan. The board approved the following on June 23, 2009: 2009-2010 Board Areas of Emphasis The Pattonville School District Board of Education is committed to providing exemplary educational opportunities for ALL children. In order to accomplish this goal, quality professional development must be provided for all staff (new and experienced). Partnerships with parents, business leaders, and district patrons must continue to be actively developed in order to engage the entire community as the district strives for educational excellence. In addition to the above, the Board has adopted the following Areas of Emphasis for the 2009-2010 school year: All students will continue to improve their performance on all measures of academic achievement. Curriculum and instructional practices are research based and support students becoming proficient learners. Student responsibility, citizenship, and overall character will continue to improve. Safety for students, staff, and community will continue to be evaluated and improved. Parents, staff, and students will continue to develop, modify, and implement school improvement plans based on data and research. The District Technology Plan will be implemented as appropriate. The District Facilities Plan will be updated as appropriate and implemented utilizing bond issue and district operating funds. The District Career Education programs will become a more integral component of the total educational program. The percentage of students involved in extra-curricular programs will increase. District maintenance and grounds will continue to portray an excellent image of the district. Plan for future reduced state and local revenues. -End-