Foundations and Basic Commitments: 

District Belief Statements

Students—

We believe:

• Every student will be educated academically and socially so as to be a productive citizen.
• All students will have equal educational opportunities to achieve their individual potential.
• We have something to offer every student.
• Each student is unique.
• Successful education depends on parental commitment to education.

Teachers—

We believe:

• Teachers are the foundation of a strong educational system.
• Teachers will maintain high expectations for themselves and their students.
• Teachers should serve as positive role models for students.
• Teachers will actively seek parent support and involvement.

Principals—

We believe:

• A principal is the instructional leader of the school.
• A principal is the facilitator for a positive learning environment.
• A principal actively seeks parent support and involvement.
• A principal serves as a liaison between school and community.
• A principal maintains high expectations for students and staff members.

Superintendent—

We believe:

· The Superintendent is the leader, implementer, and facilitator of a successful School District.

· The Superintendent promotes and upholds the positive educational climate of the School District.

Management Principles—

We believe:

• In human beings as the single most important element in all transactions.
• In behaving with uncompromising honesty and integrity.
• In challenging people to experience their full potential so each individual contributes to educational excellence.
• In reaching quality decisions through the involvement of people.
• In establishing priorities that respond to the needs of our students, staff members, and community, and serve as the driving force behind all of our actions.
• In focusing on excellence in everything we do.

Board of Education—

We believe:

• Students are the number-one priority.
• The Board conveys the educational needs and desires of the community to the District and establishes policies accordingly.
• The Board maintains high expectations for the District and themselves in working toward excellence.