Approved April 2023

Foundations and Basic Commitments: 

District Belief Statements

We value…

• A focus on learning,
• A collaborative culture, and
• Being results-oriented
  

Therefore…

• Teachers will…
  • Teach a curriculum aligned with State requirements and that will best position
  • Students to succeed throughout their lives.
  • Teach skills that help students in life (character education):
    • Critical thinking
    • Behavioral skills
    • Social and emotional skills,
    • Digital citizenship, and
    • Resiliency
  • Coordinate their efforts to ensure that each student is on grade level.
    
    
• School Administrators will…
  • Ensure that the environment is supportive of learning:
    • Clean, well-maintained buildings,
    • Physical safety,
    • Emergency planning,
    • Mental health supports
  • Ensure that effective, researched-based best practices are used to teach students.
    
    
• District Administrators will…
  • Support schools through:
    • Efficient and timely purchasing,
    • Coordinated custodial and maintenance services,
    • Provide financial support and administration,
    • Provide supportive humand resource services
    • Provide other support services where needed.
  • Engage in long-term planning that will meet the facility, equipment, and
  • technology needs of schools for effective student learning.
  • Create and communicate policies and procedures for orderlyt and organized operations of the District.