We Believe That:
* Within the framework of a democratic society, that society is best served by an educated citizenry and that educational resources should be available to all persons.
* Every student should be offered an opportunity for education which would enable his/her fullest development as a person.
* Each individual's educational opportunities should be determined by his/her ability, growth and maturity.
* The inherent worth of each individual must be of highest consideration in the educational process.
* The educational process should provide each individual with opportunities to view all facets of a question and to form an opinion based on all probabilities.
* The educational process should provide each individual the opportunity to appreciate the contributions of all cultural heritages.
* Education should provide every student with the knowledge necessary to contribute positively toward the betterment of society.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
51002 Local development of programs based on stated philosophy and goals
51019 Definition of philosophy
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Maximizing School Board Leadership: Vision, 1996
Policy TUOLUMNE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
adopted: October 9, 1989 Sonora, California
reviewed: May 30, 2008