GL TECH ACCOMPLISHMENTS & GOALS

DELIVERING RESULTS FOR THE PAST 9 YEARS:

Significantly increased MCAS scores/Graduation rate to over 97%.

Reduced Administrative expenses/overhead from 12%
of total budget to under 7%

Lowered class sizes to improve student learning

Expanded community outreach through various
initiatives

Implemented new college credit partnerships with
Massachusetts colleges

Created a parent advisory council and parental
newsletter

Televised school committee meetings

Reduced Dracut’s transportation assessment costs from 61% to 28% in 2005: Sent $19.000 back to Dracut.

Increased student college/job placement rates to almost 95%, one of the highest in the State

MY PLATFORM FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS INCLUDES:

· Ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability

· Reducing classroom sizes: student/teacher ratio to improve student learning

· Continuing community outreach programs for Dracut residents and seniors

· Updating/expanding technology offerings for students

· Meeting the expectations of MCAS testing while maintaining the integrity of

   vocational-technical training programs at Greater Lowell

* Promote cooperation between Gr. Lowell Tech. And the Dracut School

   Department in order to maximize offerings for students.