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As the governing body of Kaleidoscope Charter School, the KCS School Board has the following responsibilities:

 

  • Adopting a strategic plan and monitoring progress towards achieving the goals it creates
  • Creating school policies
  • Hiring and supervising the Executive Director, who is the only employee who reports directly to the KCS School Board
  • Ratifying employee agreements
  • Establishing and approving the annual budget
  • Communicating with stakeholders
 
 
2025-2026 KCS SCHOOL BOARD GOALS
Updated - September 25, 2025
 
GOAL #1: MAINTAIN FISCAL INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY OF SCHOOL
 
- Maintain a steady and diverse population by stabilizing and growing the enrollment to accommodate a broader cross section of our community.  (Evidence: ADM report)
 
- Develop an appropriate budget using sound budget standards and board policy that includes criteria for working with bond holders to spend down fund balance. (Evidence: Finance report)
   
- Hire and retain a diverse and highly qualified workforce, offer a competitive compensation package, strengthen their skills through ongoing professional development and collaboration, and evaluate their performance on a regular basis. (Evidence: HR report)
 
- Explore and implement strategies to control costs in all areas, i.e., special education, food service, transportation, and utilities, including changing methods of program delivery and operations. (Evidence: Audit report, monthly finance committee report, budget revisions as needed)
 
 
GOAL #2: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – MAXIMIZE THE PERFORMANCE 
OF EACH STUDENT IN ALL ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AREAS
 
- Focus on achievement at the highest levels for each student. (Evidence: Data report)
 
- Maintain a research-based professional development program that cultivates ongoing learning and dialogue, to ensure a highly skilled teaching staff and rewarding professional environment. (Evidence: PLC report, MRA survey)
 
- Provide an environment that maximizes learning for all students via 1) clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities; 2) appropriate class sizes to foster a strong school community 3) access to modern technology to enhance teaching and learning. (Evidence: Marketing report, MRA survey)
 
- Emphasize the development of character and leadership traits in students, including students ability to support each other and offer help as needed, to help them grow into engaged learners, leaders and citizens. (Evidence: Leader in Me, MRA survey)  
 
 
GOAL #3: ELEVATE THE VISION AND MISSION OF KCS AMONG 
ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY
 
- Promote the KCS “choice” through positive/accurate reporting in all forms of media to foster inclusive, community-wide relationships and support for the School and its goals. The School will establish a practice of periodically communicating through a School newsletter to the community. (Evidence: Newsletter, FB, Matrix)
 
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing plan that builds community relations and an awareness of KCS’s commitment to inclusivity, family involvement, and service learning. (Evidence: Marketing report)
 
- Continue positive connections with parents through parent involvement, volunteering, and participation in KPTO/Boosters (Evidence: Family engagement events)
 
- Embrace and embody the KCS vision and mission throughout our decision making and interactions with all stakeholders.  
 

* Evidences

 

Kaleidoscope School Board

7525 Kalland Ave NE

Otsego, MN 55301

Phone: 763-428-1890  |  Fax: 763-428-1691