The Sweet Home Central School District Board of Education approved revised board goals for the 2025–26 school year during its Oct. 21 meeting.

After discussion and suggested edits from board members, the board approved a package of goals that, in summary, direct the board to lead promotion, advocacy and implementation of the district’s strategic plan; educate the community about the capital project and adopt a fiscally responsible 2026–27 budget aligned with long-term priorities; strengthen stakeholder engagement; and remain committed to advancing student achievement and equitable access to programs.

Board members debated wording and placement of references to the district strategic plan and to initiatives the district’s DEI committee has advanced. Dirk and Danny each offered rewordings intended to simplify goals and make them measurable; several members said the rationale text accompanying each goal retains program-level specifics such as DEI initiatives and Leader in Me.

Board president Mr. Vellante called for a motion to adopt the rewritten goals; the motion passed on a voice vote. The board thanked members who drafted the rewrites and agreed to request regular updates tied to board meetings and the strategic-plan benchmarks.

The approved goals will be posted with the board packet and used by the administration to guide reporting and performance metrics during 2025–26, board members said.