Brookfield is one of 12 component school districts of the Oneida-Herkimer Madison BOCES and utilizes its services to allow more opportunities to students. High school students have the opportunity to take college courses through distance learning and Brookfield's Regents success rate is one of the highest in Central New York. State-of-the art technology is readily available to all students. Small class sizes enable students to have more opportunities in the classroom.
The Canastota Central School District believes all students are unique, can learn, and will rise to the level of expectations set for them. We will provide a positive, caring and nurturing environment that encourages students to strive for excellence. We will foster the development of each student's positive self-image regarding his/her individual abilities and values as a human being. We are committed to educating individuals to become responsible, tolerant and productive members of a changing society. The responsibility for this mission is jointly shared by the Board of Education, the school staff, parents, students and community.
"Each individual will strive to attain his/her potential in a positive and safe learning environment in which the entire school community encourages self-worth, a sense of responsibility, a caring attitude, an appreciation for learning, and distinguished achievement of required academic standards."
Our District is situated 15 miles east of Syracuse, New York, and occupies approximately 80 square miles primarily within the Town of Sullivan, Madison County. The school community has approximately 15,000 residents who highly value the education of their 2,225 students. We are one of twenty-three (23) district members of the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES. We compete interscholastically in the Onondaga High School League. Our tax base is residential/agricultural (95%) and commercial/business (5%). The District's management team consists of a nine (9) member Board of Education, a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Director of Special Education, five (5) Principals, 2 Assistant Principals, and an Athletic Director. Site-based teams and PTAs in each of the five buildings and district-wide Athletic and Music Booster Clubs work collectively to create a positive learning environment and enhance student achievement and success.
Mission Statement: The DeRuyter Central School District accepts the responsibility of assuring that students reach their educational, physical, and emotional potential in a safe environment.
The mission of Madison Central School's students, staff, faculty, administration, and the board of education, in cooperation with the community, is to provide a safe, healthy environment, commit to a high level of academic achievement, develop leadership and good citizenship, and promote a positive attitude toward success in life and life-long learning.
Our mission is to meet the educational needs of all, within a diverse student population, by developing knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes needed to be a contributing member of school and society. To fulfill our mission, we provide a student focused program which uses a variety of innovative strategies to assure student success. The collaborative and caring involvement of all staff for teaching and learning is essential. We provide a positive climate which is sensitive to students, staff, family, and community.
District Goals :(1) Student achievement should target exemplary levels vs. minimum standards. (2) Our school will be a positive learning environment. All students will demonstrate positive character values and morals with an increase in student achievement. (3) We will plan resources to match instructional and program goals.(4) We will increase positive involvement of parents and community in student education process.