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Schools for Today, Tomorrow and the Future Committee
After receiving input from a wide cross-section of the Albany community, the Schools for Today, Tomorrow and the Future Committee has finalized a Strategic Direction for the District, consisting of a Core Purpose, Core Values and Strategic Goals and Vision of Success.CORE PURPOSE
- Educate and Inspire all students to reach their full potential, equipped to be positive, contributing members of society.
CORE VALUES
- We value:
- Students—Commit ourselves to the success of every student.
- Character—Develop and model good character.
- Collaboration—Work and learn together — community, parents, staff and students.
- Responsibility—Engage in responsible actions and decision-making.
STRATEGIC GOALS and VISION of SUCCESS
- We provide every student with challenging and motivating learning experiences that lead to continuous growth.
- Every student demonstrates a strong foundation of academic skills by exceeding state and district standards every level and makes annual progress
- Students have access to comprehensive opportunities to explore areas of interest and ability
- When a student leaves our district he or she has a plan for the next step.
- Students demonstrate necessary life skills for future employment and community engagement.
- Every student has opportunities to develop their creativity.
- Students demonstrate critical 21st Century skills (technology, ability to work in a diverse world)
- We awaken every student’s love of life-long learning.
- We instill in every student the character traits that enable them to understand and interact in the world, appreciating and embracing differences
- Student behavior reflects the district’s character traits.
- Students feel safe, valued and respected and connected to their school.
- Students are able to adapt and be successful in a variety of environments and life roles.
- Our students are recognized statewide as positive role models.
- Our students thrive because every community member believes they are a stakeholder and takes responsibility for the success of every student.
- Parents are empowered and encouraged to be partners in their children’s education.
- Members of the community are empowered and encouraged to be partners in the school community.
- Students are contributors to their community.
- Every school bond passes the first time it is placed on the ballot.