Central Administration Building
601 South 8th Street
Goal 5: Operations
We will focus on effective and efficient business practices to ensure student academic success.
To determine the district’s progress toward achieving the goal of academic excellence, we use the following benchmarks:
Information Technology: District-provided devices
The percentage of students at each level (elementary, middle, and high) with access to a district-provided internet-enabled device.
Information Technology: Internet Access
The percentage of students at each level (elementary, middle, and high) who have internet access outside of the school setting.
Business Services
The annual percentage of Fund Balance maintained.
Human Resources
The annual percentage of all staff retention.
Maintenance
The annual percentage of work orders completed.
Food Services
The percentage of students who receive a meal from Tacoma Public Schools.
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