August 23, 2011 Board Minutes - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified ...
August 23, 2011 Board Minutes - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified ...
August 23, 2011 Board Minutes - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified ...
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<strong>Board</strong> <strong>Minutes</strong> - 38 <strong>August</strong> <strong>23</strong>, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Exhibit A<br />
PLACENTIA-YORBA LINDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />
Guiding Principles and Goals<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-2014<br />
1. We expect all students to learn from a balanced academic core curriculum and<br />
reach their full potential.<br />
A. All students will demonstrate continued and improved academic achievement in core content<br />
standards.<br />
B. Educational opportunities will be provided equitably to students across the district.<br />
C. Each student will be challenged to meet his/her individual potential regardless of school or<br />
classroom.<br />
D. Students will use available technologies to support their academic progress, communication and<br />
further learning.<br />
E. Students will have the opportunity to enrich their educational experience through their<br />
participation in the arts.<br />
2. We are committed to providing quality educational programs in a safe, orderly<br />
environment.<br />
A. Students will demonstrate increased levels of appropriate and socially acceptable behavior and<br />
will demonstrate respect and understanding for others.<br />
B. The district will maintain a long-term strategic facilities plan that will provide for necessary<br />
renovations and construction of facilities as required.<br />
C. Each school campus will be clean, well maintained, and secure.<br />
3. We encourage parents to be knowledgeable about and participate in their<br />
child’s educational program.<br />
A. Parents will be valued partners and participate in their child’s educational program.<br />
B. Staff will communicate effectively with parents regarding student expectations and performance.<br />
C. Staff will respond to parent concerns and requests in a thorough, timely, and courteous manner.<br />
4. We expect all employees to be responsible for providing or supporting quality,<br />
nurturing educational experiences for all students.<br />
A. A qualified and well-trained staff will provide an effective, supportive, and caring learning<br />
environment for students.<br />
B. Staff will work effectively with a diverse student population.<br />
C. Teachers will use available technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.<br />
5. We are committed to involving stakeholders in the decision-making process.<br />
A. All representative opinions will be actively sought, heard, and considered in the decision-making<br />
process.<br />
B. The district will communicate effectively with the community regarding schools, programs,<br />
activities, and student achievement.<br />
6. We effectively manage resources in order to achieve the district’s mission.<br />
The staff will ensure optimal use of resources to foster a climate of high achievement, efficiency, and<br />
excellence in delivering services to all stakeholders.