District adopts goals tied to strategic plan, sets 95% attendance target

District administration presented the 2026–27 district goals rooted in the strategic plan and academic research-based frameworks. The three central goals are: measurable implementation of the district instructional framework, strengthened schoolwide systems of practice (including PBIS), and increasing average daily attendance to 95% from a baseline of 94.59.

"RSU 14 will increase overall student attendance rates to 95% from a baseline of 94.59," the administration stated when explaining the attendance goal and the rationale for targeted interventions. The presentation cited use of ThoughtExchange for public input, SWIS for behavior-data tracking in elementary schools, and plans for classroom walk-throughs and double-scoring rubrics. Board members asked how attendance is measured (answer: average daily attendance) and requested comparison benchmarking against similar districts; administrators said periodic midyear and end-of-year updates will be provided.