Beliefs
Public Education
We believe that public education is the foundation of our democratic republic.
Learning
We believe that everyone can learn and has unique gifts and talents that must be nurtured and valued. We believe that learning is a lifelong, multi-faceted process that involves more than academics.
Shared Responsibility
We believe that education is the collective responsibility of our students, families, schools and communities.
Learning Environment
We believe that everyone in our schools has the right to a positive learning environment that provides physical, emotional and intellectual safety, and nurtures mutual respect, responsibility and rigor.
Decision-Making
We believe decisions must be based on the district’s mission and beliefs and relevant sources of information. We believe in an open decision-making process that invites honest dialogue.
Diversity
We believe that all learners have a right to equitable access to educational opportunities.
Strategies
Quality Education
We will hire and retain highly qualified educators and provide them with ongoing support and training to deliver high quality instruction that meets the unique needs of all learners.
Stewardship
We will consistently demonstrate good stewardship by analyzing information, prioritizing needs and managing our financial, physical and human resources to support our mission.
Climate
We will create and strengthen an environment that fosters mutual respect, responsibility and rigor, and ensures the right to physical, emotional and intellectual safety for every person.
Communications/Partnerships
We will build and strengthen bridges of open communication that engage staff, students, families and communities as effective partners in education.
Curricular Outcomes
We will implement a consistent, comprehensive and challenging set of curricular outcomes that reach and engage all learners.
Diversity
We will implement plans and practices that foster full participation by all learners and that address issues that include, but are not limited to, race, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, language, disabilities and socio-economic factors.