The mission of the Fair Lawn Public Schools is to promote continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students, and to engender productive and humane citizens empowered by the critical, technological, and communication tools necessary to function democratically in a global society
Dr. Rui M. Dionisio
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
Mission Statement: ThemissionoftheFairLawnPublicSchools
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
to promote continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students, and to engender productive and humane citizens empowered by the critical, technological, and communication tools necessary to functiondemocraticallyinaglobalsociety.
The Fair Lawn Public School District is dedicated to delivering on the mission and vision of our learning community. The district is committed to three overarching district goals and commitmentstoaddresstheneedsofourstudentsandstaff:
1. Career and Technical Education,
2. Maintaining Student and StaffWell-Being, and
3. TieredAcademic Systems of Support.
“ Begin with the end in mind.
” Stephen Covey
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence
In the Fair Lawn Public School District, we wholeheartedly embrace and embody the mission and vision of our learning community that can be summarized in three words that will guide our path: Empowering. Nurturing. Thriving. Our district goals are firmly rooted in these commitments, which are designed to meet the diverse needs of our students and staff fostering an environment where every child can thrive academically,socially,andemotionally.
Goal numberone (Career and Technical Education) shines a spotlightonthe future. Imagine ourstudents equippedwiththe skills and confidence to find their passion and success in the real world. The district commitment to career and technical education will empower our students to navigate the complexities of the professional landscape with competence and creativity.
Explore programs and courses of study to prepare students for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies in real-world, applied content.
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
Our second district goal (Maintaining Student and Staff Well-Being) is a cornerstone of our mission: nurturing the well-being of our students and staff. Creating an ecosystem where everyone can bloom, providing social and behavioral supports, will ensure that each person has the tools and assistance theyneed to flourish.
Continue to strengthen student and staff safety and well-being by utilizing technology, assessment procedures, and social emotional and behavioral support systems.
And finally, goal number three (Tiered Academic Systems of Support) is our stairway to excellence. Tiered academic systems of support, tailored to the diverse needs of every learner, help us maximize the outcomes and potential in everychild.
Enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for diverse learners using differentiated instruction.
Arete is the act of living to one’s full potential.
Ancient Greek thought
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
A Commitment to All Students With immense privilege comes tremendous responsibility. I am excited to serve the Fair Lawn Public School District community and work alongside you to promote continuous improvement and high levels of learning, foster self-confidence and support success for ALL students. I am humbled andgratefulfortheopportunitytoleadoursupportivecommunitywith highlymotivatedandintellectuallycuriousstudents.
Ourworkimpactscountlesslives,andIamdedicatedtoeverystudent's best interests. We will continue to create nurturing environments, supporting each child's unique potential. Together, we will pave the path for purposeful learning, unlocking students' true capabilities. The Fair Lawn Public School District exemplifies excellence through constant focus and commitment. With a highly committed school district and community, we can ensure that all students become successful.Whenwedoallofthiswell,inaconstructiveandproductive fashion,theresultsspeakforthemselves.
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
The Entry Plan: In myfirsthundred school days as Superintendentof FairLawn Public School District,this entryplanwill be my roadmap. I'm excited to collaborate with students, staff, parents, and the community to drive progress and uphold our reputationasadistinguisheddistrict.Theplanconsistsofthreephases:
Theentryplanaimstolisten,learn,andleadeffectively.Byobservingthedistrictfrommultipleperspectives,I'llgainvaluable insights for future planning.Transparent goal-setting and collaborationwith theleadership team, teachers, and the Board of Educationwilldrivesustainedimprovement.Together,we'llcreateanenvironmentofprogressandexcellence.
Superintendent Entry Plan | The First Hundred Days Fair Lawn Public Schools
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
Listen Connect with valued community members including students, teachers, parents, administrators, and staff. Engage in dialogue with local officials, PTA/PTO, community organizations, and businesses to understand strengths and areas forgrowth.
Learn Analyze achievement data and review district policies to grasp the currentState of ourSchools.
Share Create opportunities to share my educational philosophy, nurturing a culture of pride, trust, and respect within our community. Unite around shared values and commit to enhancing social, emotional, behavioral, and academiclearning forall students.
Build Cultivate relationships and increase engagement, fostering open communication and transparency. Sethigh standards for students, staff, and self.
Plan Review vision, mission statements, and existing plans with community input. Use this feedback to make informed decisions, setting the path forward forthe FairLawn Public School District.
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
The entry plan sets three broad goals to engage stakeholders and understandourschool'sstrengthsandareasforimprovement.
GOAL 1 Build a trusting, collaborative relationship with the Board ofEducationforeffectivegovernance.
GOAL 2 Foster open communication with staff, students, parents, andthecommunitytodrivecontinuousimprovement.
GOAL 3 Celebrate and support successful practices while identifyingareasneedingimprovement.
Embracingtheentryplanwillleadtotheseguidingoutcomes:
1. Reflectonfindingsfromdialogueswithstakeholders.
2. Summarize community feedback aligned with district goals foreffectiveleadershipandgovernance.
3. Engage the Fair Lawn Public School District community in meaningfulandenthusiasticcollaborativework.
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
GOAL 1 Build a trusting, collaborative relationship with the Board of Education foreffective governance.
OBJECTIVES:
● Reviewthe draftentryplanwith the Board forfeedback.
● Establish mutual understanding and open communication channels with the Board.
● Acknowledge the Board's accomplishments and areas forfuture focus.
ENTRYACTIVITIES:
● Share the Board's commitment to enhancing student opportunities and continuous improvement.
● Conduct individual and group meetings with Board members to clarify roles and needs.
● Organize Board retreats forteam building and unified focus.
● Define expectations and evaluation criteria forthe Superintendent.
● Establish communication protocols and agenda setting.
● Collaborate with the Board to identify patterns and plan for future alignedwith Districtgoals.
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
GOAL 2 Foster open communication with staff, students, parents, and the communityto drive continuous improvement.
OBJECTIVES:
● Engage in proactive listening and learning sessions to build and strengthen partnerships.
ENTRYACTIVITIES:
● Meetkey stakeholders, including administrators, Districtleaders, union reps, elected officials, PTA/PTO, and communityorganizations.
● Conduct meetings with school leadership and supervisory teams to understand achievements and challenges.
● Visitall schools and facilitate roundtable discussionswith staff togather perspectives on strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
● Establish an outreach engagementframework foropen communication.
● Collaboratively identify patterns through sense-making sessions with theleadership team.
“ Seek first to understand, then to be understood. ” Stephen Covey
The leaders of tomorrow attend Fair Lawn Schools today
promoting continuous improvement and high levels of learning, to foster self-confidence and support success for all students
GOAL3 Celebrate and supportsuccessful practiceswhile identifying areas needing improvement.
OBJECTIVES:
● Ensure a smoothleadership transition fordistrictadministration.
● Collaborate activelywith theleadership team onkeyareas, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, studentservices, professional development, human resources, facilities, and budgetplanning
ENTRYACTIVITIES:
● Understand and supportthe school culture to fosterpositivelearning environments.
● Schedule meetings with School Business Administrator, District Leadership, and Central Office Staff to focus on district-level priorities.
● Analyze data and review documents related to policies, curriculum, student services, student achievement, teacher mentoring, hiring, partnerships, professional development, academic programs, and crisis managementplans.
● Reviewdistrictdata managementsystem, technologyinfrastructure, and facilities.
● Interpretstudentperformance datato identifyopportunities foracademic improvement.
● Analyze financial documents and the budgetdevelopmentprocess.