My Goals for TUSD, 2000 to 2004

By Francine Pace Scinto, Ms.

Tustin Unified is on the right path, and I intend to stay the course. In addition, exciting challenges lie ahead.

• Continued improvement in student achievement, particularly at the middle and high school level;
• Preparation of our students for the high school exit exam;
• Further implementation of our successful remedial programs for at risk students;
• Increasing our Advanced Placement offerings at all High Schools;
• Developing a positive program for retained students that improves their achievement level;
• Improving our student enrollment projections, by better understanding demographic changes and their impact on facility need to better plan facility needs.
• Development of more detailed plans and exploration of funding alternatives for further renovations to our existing schools;
• Further developing our programs for training and supporting our parents, teachers, counselors and administrators;
• Rapid construction and opening of Arnold Beckman High School to relieve high school over crowding;
• Developing a concept and detailed plan for our proposed High School on the Tustin Marine Base, in conjunction with the adjacent junior college campus;
• Reviewing the District's strategic and technology plans, focusing on how to better prepare all students to compete in the 21st century technology-driven world economy.