Brentwood board adopts five strategic goals for 2025–26 school year

The Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education on Sept. 25 adopted five district goals for the 2025–26 school year after a formal resolution and roll call on consent agenda item B2a. The goals address student achievement and equity; whole‑child development; family and community partnerships; staff excellence and development; and operational effectiveness and innovation.

The resolution, titled "Board of Education goals for the 2025–2026 school year," was read into the record by the board president and states the board "hereby accepts and adopts the goals for the 2025–2026 school year as presented during the 09/25/2025 board meeting."

Cindy Saffari moved the motion to adopt the goals; Julia Burgos seconded. The board chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried with all members present voting in favor; no recorded opposing votes or abstentions were stated on the record.

The five adopted goals are: 1) student achievement and equity — provide rigorous and engaging opportunities to close achievement gaps and prepare students for college and career; 2) whole‑child development — foster safe, supportive and inclusive environments prioritizing social‑emotional learning and mental health; 3) family and community partnerships — build collaborative relationships to expand opportunities and strengthen trust; 4) staff excellence and development — recruit, retain and support a diverse workforce through professional growth and recognition; and 5) operational effectiveness and innovation — ensure fiscal responsibility, equitable resource allocation and integration of innovative practices and technology.

Board members offered general support for the goals during the meeting; no changes to the text were recorded on the official motion. The resolution was adopted as presented.