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District Vision, Mission, & Goals

2024-2025 

Rahway Public Schools

Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals

Vision Statement

Rahway Public Schools: A community built on diversity, learning, and leadership

#RahwayRocks #RahwayRenaissance

Mission Statement

With diversity, equity, and inclusion as our strength, the Rahway Public School community shall implement culturally sustaining, student-centered programs to address the unique needs of all students. Students are empowered to take ownership of their learning in order to become successful global citizens who are inspired to achieve their highest potential.

District Strategic Goals

A. Rigorous, Culturally Sustaining, Student-Centered Academic Programs

During the 2024-2025 SY, all stakeholders will target student achievement as evidenced by an increase in proficiency of 5-10% in ELA and Math as measured by district and state assessments. The district will focus on the following:

  1. Implement a new ELA and Math curriculum in grades K-12, aligned to the newly adopted state standards.
  2. Implement a new Math program in grades K-8 aligned with the newly adopted state standards.
  3. Focus on unpacking standards, crafting 3-part lesson objectives, and alignment to district and state assessments.
  4. Launch of AP Institute and an increase in targeted tutoring programs.
  5. Provide support to staff and students through the gradual release model, coaching cycles, colleague observations, and instructional rounds.

B. Safety and Wellness for Staff and Students

During the 2024-2025 SY, the district will focus on the safety and wellness of staff and students through the implementation of the following:

  1. Implement climate and culture committees in each school.

  2. Monitor chronic absenteeism, remove barriers, and develop solutions to support students. 

  3. Promote and celebrate cultural diversity, individuality, and social-emotional growth.

  4. Train staff in restorative practices, and mental health strategies.

  5. Upgrade and install safety and security cameras, guest management systems, and safety protocols districtwide.

  6. A continued focus on referendum and capital project upgrades.

C. Recruitment and Retention of Highly-Qualified, Diverse Staff

During the 2024-2025 SY, the district will implement systems and structures related to hiring practices and focus on the following:

  1. Recruitment of highly qualified, diverse staff through CJ Pride, Job Fairs, Leadline, and Applitrack.

  2. Support new staff through our teacher academy and mentoring program.

  3. Provide mandated training for all certificated and non-certificated staff.

  4. Schedule coaching sessions, and one-to-one targeted support for tenured and non-tenured staff.

  5. Provide and promote professional development for all staff within and outside of the district.

 D. A System of Dynamic Learning Opportunities for All Staff 

During the 2024-2025 SY, all staff will participate in professional development focused on the following:

  1. Math and ELA curriculum and programming.

  2. Sheltered Instruction for our ELLs.

  3. Using Data to plan and drive instruction to increase student engagement.

  4. Restorative practices, and social-emotional learning.

  5. Differentiated and Innovative practices to support our special education and general education students.

The district will continue to support new and aspiring administrators through the  Rahway Leadership Institute. Sessions will focus on the following areas: instructional leadership, culturally responsive pedagogy, the art of building relationships and coaching, climate and culture, organizational management, and innovative practices.

E. Community Relationships through Effective Communication

During the 2024-2025 SY, the district will build community partnerships and increase innovative communication through the following:

  1. Launch of new student information system: Genesis.
  2. Implementation of the new district website and school logo branding.
  3. Increase in communication via text messaging, social media, newsletters, and Tap Into Rahway.
  4. Verizon Innovative Learning Partnership.
  5. Increase in parent forums, PTA/PTO, and community-led events.