In order to provide a clear focus for district programs, activities and operations, the Governing Board shall adopt a long-range vision that sets direction for the district which is focused on student learning and describes what the Board wants its schools to achieve. This vision may be incorporated in various documents, including the district's mission or purpose statement, philosophy, long-term goals, short-term objectives and/or comprehensive plans.
(cf. 0100 - Philosophy)
(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)
(cf. 0400 - Comprehensive Plans)
(cf. 6010 - Goals and Objectives)
(cf. 9000 - Role of the Board)
The Superintendent/principal or designee shall recommend an appropriate process for establishing and/or reviewing the district's vision statement which is inclusive of parents/guardians, students, staff and community members.
The Board shall review the district vision statements at least every three years or whenever a new Board member or Superintendent joins the district. Following these reviews the Board may revise or reaffirm the direction it has established for the district.
The Superintendent/principal or designee shall communicate the district's vision to staff, parents/guardians and the community and shall regularly report to the Board regarding district progress toward the vision.
(cf. 0500 - Accountability)
(cf. 1100 - Communication with the Public)
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Maximizing School Board Leadership: Vision, 1996
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
Policy TWO ROCK UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: January 12, 1999 Petaluma, California