104 - School District Mission Statement

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear statement of the purpose for which Independent School District 191 exists.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

The mission statement adopted by the school board is based on the beliefs and values of the community, guides the actions and decision-making of the school district, and provides the context from which the school district’s vision, core values and strategic directions are derived. The school board, on behalf of and with extensive participation by the community, should develop a consensus among its members regarding the nature of the enterprise the school board governs, the purposes it serves, the constituencies it should consider, including student representation, and the results it intends to produce. The superintendent will assist the school board in review of its strategic plan, including the school district’s mission statement.

III. MISSION STATEMENT

Each Student. Future Ready. Community Strong.

IV. REVIEW

The school board will review the school district’s mission statement policy every three years. The school board will conduct a comprehensive review of the mission, including the beliefs and values of the community and in the context of the district’s strategic plan, at least every five to seven years.

Legal References:      

• Minn. Stat. § 120B.11 (School District Process for Reviewing Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement Goals; Striving for Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness)

Cross References:      

• Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Policy 105 (Equity, Access and Excellence in Education)
• Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Strategic Roadmap