Comprehensive Accountability Task Force

"emerging so clearly among outstanding school districts throughout the country" says Boone
"accountability being a way of how do we demonstrate that we're doing what we should be"
committee meeting since February to develop
PowerPoint presentation: based on Worcester Compact

district strategic goals:

• high levels of student achievement
• welcoming, safe and secure schools
• high levels of family and community engagement, commitment and partnership
• transfer of information of effective practices and needs among all stakeholders

Results system (this is the dots with the arrows)
"continual monitoring"

"deliver on the promise made to stakeholders across the city...adults learning so children can learn"

"key district and school indicators and measures"

In June of 2010: they'll be identifying "key district and school indicators and measures, develop data protocol for collection, analysis, and application; make final edits and refinements to the current accountability frameworks draft"

Kevin O'Sullivan: the public want to understand what they're getting for their tax dollars, don't be afraid of it. Have to be patient. Have a great appreciation for the data you collect.

Shirley Williams: "a gratifying experience" "I liked the focus on accountability and adult responsibility in the classroom"

Mark Bilotta: "wonderful opportunity for higher ed to be at the table" "showed courage and wisdom" four-legged stool of student, family, school, community "recognizing that...the school department leads the charge"

Novick refers to Accountability subcom