Academic Excellence

“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding.”  

-William Arthur Ward

• Focus on an educational program grounded in the essential skills/knowledge of reading, writing, math, science, civics & the arts

• Critical thinking skills

• Fact-based curriculum free from indoctrination and bias.

• Engage students in the learning process/ Cooperative learning

• Continue to provide career & technical educational opportunities for students through the Pathways program

• Provide alternative instructional options for non-traditional learners (online classes, homeschool partnerships)

Parental Involvement

“If kids come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.” 

– Barbara Colorose

• Parents have the right to direct the upbringing, education and healthcare of their children

• Informed consent

• Voice in curriculum and character education program approval

• Access to and approval of Curriculum, textbooks and educational materials

• "Listening Sessions" - By listening deeply to our parents and community,  we will develop a clear understanding of where they stand and where our focus should be

Empower Teachers

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." -William A. Ward 

• Provide more time for teachers to teach

• Encourage innovation in meeting the learning styles of students

• Involvement in choice of curriculum

• Less bureaucracy and paperwork

• Self-determined professional development

• Salary commensurate with professional standing

• Support teachers by ensuring the classroom para-professionals who are critical, especially in the special education department, are paid a living wage.

Positive School Culture

“Effective education is not adding a program or a set of programs to a school. Rather, it is a transformation of the culture and life of the school.” –David Berkowitz

• Respect the rights of ALL students without denying the rights of some

• Respect the right to disagree

• Civil Discourse

• Focus on what unites rather than what divides

• Equality of opportunity, not guaranteed equal outcomes

• Encourage Resilience and Responsibility

• Continuous Improvement

• Celebration & Humor

• Cooperation & Collegiality

• Kindness, Integrity 

Leadership &

Transparency

“Education leaders must have the will at times to release leadership to the teachers, the parents and the students.” –Andy Hargreaves

• Board directors are elected officials who are answerable to and should seek input from the parents and citizens who elected them 

• No Hidden Agendas

• Parental consent is imperative  in order to maintain a trust relationship with administration

• Open 2-way communication - Town Halls/listening sessions

• Divest the District from liberal organizations that promote progressive ideologies and programs in our schools that take away time from learning 

• Fiscal Accountability at both the District and School level