In addition, Dr. Paz plans on improving professional development for teachers and leaders and increasing resource development. Enhancing student achievement would involve evaluating the need to create a district accountability system. Furthermore, the district will determine the success of district initiatives in improving student performance. To increase salaries, the district will plan on creating incentives directly impacting salaries and benefits. As for teacher recruitment, TUSD will collaborate with UA and other colleges to create a K-16 collaboration.
Plans are also in the works to establish a foundation of ongoing support for newly hired teachers.
To enhance resource development, legislative connections will be fostered to promote state and federal allocations. TUSD will also develop funding mechanisms to address facilities' needs and initiate a proposal for funding from private foundations plus other new sources. The Governing Board approved the purchase of wide area network and phone system upgrades at the October meeting. This purchase will result in the installation of phones in every classroom in the district. Installation is expected to take place in June 2001 and will involve the preparation and upgrade of switches and network during the school year.