VISION

The Board creates a shared vision to enhance student achievement.

1.1   Board develops a dynamic shared vision for education that reflects student needs and community priorities.

1.2   Board keeps the district and community focused on educating students.

1.3   Board demonstrates its strong commitment to the shared vision by using it to guide decision-making.

STRUCTURE

The Board provides a structure that supports the vision.

2.1   Board establishes a management system that results in effective decision making processes and enables all people to help the district achieve its vision and make the best use of its resources.

2.2 Board ensures that long and short-term plans are developed and annually revised through a process involving extensive participation, information gathering, research, and reflection.

2.3 Board sets high instructional standards based on the best available information about the knowledge and skills students will need in the future.

2.4   Board acts to ensure vision and structure comply with legal requirements.

2.5   Board encourages and supports innovative approaches to teaching, learning and the continuous renewal of education.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Board measures district performance toward accomplishing the vision and reports the results to the public.

3.1   Board receives regular reports on student progress and needs based on a variety of assessments to evaluate the quality and equity of the educational program.

3.2   Board evaluates Superintendent and Board performance annually and reports the results to the public.

3.3   Board ensures long and short-term plans are evaluated and revised with the needs of the students in mind.

3.4   Board uses an understandable format to periodically report district performance.

 

ADVOCACY

The Board champions the vision.

4.1   Board leads in celebrating achievements of students and accomplishments of others who contribute to education.

4.2   Board advocates for children and families and establishes relationships with parents and other mentors to help support students.

4.3   Board establishes partnerships with individuals, groups and organizations to promote and expand the educational opportunities for all students.

4.4   Board promotes School Board service as a meaningful way to make long term contributions to the local community and society.

4.5   Board is proactive in identifying and addressing issues that affect the education of all students.

CONDUCT-ETHICS

The Board and its individual members conduct the business of the district in a fair, respectful manner.

5.1   Board and its individual members perform in a manner that reflects service to the community on behalf of students.

5.2   Board demonstrates commitment to continually improving teamwork, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

5.3   Expenditures for board activities are clearly identified in the budget, related to the vision of the district, and open to public scrutiny.