CREATED FEBRUARY 13, 2008, AFFIRMED MARCH 12, 2008 FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

A. To pursue academic excellence for all students and the district

• To expand oral and written communication skills
• To emphasize the application of basic skills to real life situations
• To develop and improve problem solving in critical thinking skills
• To engage students in effective learning practices including the application of informational technology
• To promote creativity and aesthetic expression for all students
• To ensure the delivery of appropriate educational programs for all students
• To promote physical fitness, wellness, and life learning skills
• To analyze standardized test scores with a focus on continual improvement and compliance with federal guidelines

B. To support and encourage staff development

• To promote staff development on best practices in instruction at all levels
• To promote staff development for all employees to effectively perform job requirements

C. To promote collaborative and interpersonal skills which maintain a communication network reflecting family, staff, community, and school board expectations

• To enhance the existing positive climate of interaction among students, staff, and community
• To maintain the correlation and continuity of educational programs
• To promote written and verbal documentation which communicates student progress
• To encourage the use of technology in communicating with parents and the community
• To actively promote and encourage parental/guardian involvement in their child’s educational experience
• To provide resources to support student and family needs
• To promote community awareness of the excellence and accomplishments of District 10
• To encourage participation of the community in support of District 10 programs

D. To support, review, assess, and modify the technology plan

• To provide ongoing staff training and support
• To encourage the use of technology in life skills
• To integrate technology throughout the curriculum
• To evaluate the plan’s impact on the students’ educational progress

E. To respond to the changing cultural, developmental, social and educational needs of the students and community

• To promote the development of responsibility for one’s own actions, ethics, discipline, and ability to establish and assess goals leading to good citizenship
• To promote respect for diversity of students, staff, and community
• To investigate and implement additional programs to address student issues
• To continue to support the community based Character Counts! program
• To promote understanding and respect for our national heritage
• To promote student participation in community service activities

F. To continually review safety and security plans and procedures in coordination with local and regional governmental entities to ensure a protective environment for our students and staff

G. To maintain efficient and responsible fiscal management policies in support of an excellent educational system

• To ensure physical facilities will support educational and environmental standards
• To continue the budgetary process that reflects the goals and objectives of the educational system and keep the community informed through a variety of forums