The Board's Duties
The
Board has legal responsibility for the operation of the entire
district. The Board established the policies under which the school
district is operated, and the Superintendent of Schools is responsible
for administering the school program within the context of these
policies. The Board's duties are derived from the State Constitution,
the laws of New York State, and rulings of the State Commissioner of
Education. The Board's four main areas of responsibility are to
establish all school district policies, to develop an annual budget for
public approval, to approve or disapprove the Superintendent's
recommendations regarding personnel matters and the many contracts the
district must enter into, and to act as a two-way communications link
between residents and the Superintendent. The Board encourages parents
and residents who have a concern about school matters to try first to
resolve the problem at the level most directly involved, which is
usually the classroom teacher or the principal. If a satisfactory
solution cannot be reached at this level, contact the Superintendent of
Schools.
VISION
Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi will be a leader in academic excellence, preparing students to excel in a diverse and dynamic society.
MISSION
Delaware Academy will provide a wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities that develop critical thinking and innovation. Our community of learners will foster partnerships within our region and beyond, supporting a wide range of career pathways for our students. Our students will enter society with the ability to embrace change with confidence, altruism, and adaptability.
DISTRICT GOALS
- Delaware Academy will engage in data-informed practices, using multiple sources of information to ensure continuous improvement in student performance and outcomes.
- Delaware Academy will evaluate and provide necessary resources to achieve our mission in an informed and fiscally responsible manner.
- Delaware Academy will attract, develop, and retain high quality, student-centered faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Delaware Academy will develop and maintain collaborative relationships with and between our district and the communities it serves.