Strategic Framework |
Big Lake School District has completed the Strategic Framework development process that seeks to leverage a history of teaching, learning, accomplishment and community life into a shared framework for aligning actions of the adults and students to develop a preferred future. The Strategic framework has detailed components of Mission, Beliefs, Vision, Strategic Directions, and structures for Accountability/ Success, governance, administration and consultation.
The team has completed the following mission and belief statements for our district. These statements have been approved by the school board. |
Mission Statement:
Big Lake Schools is the flagship district where each student is a competent and successful learner. Our schools are at the center of a community where relationships and family matter. The success of each individual affects all of us. Beliefs Statement: • All students can experience success, and they will know they are valued • Family involvement is essential to student success • High achievement by all people results from high expectations • Collaboration between community and school inspires high achievement • In a safe environment, individuality is respected • Embracing change is essential |
Vision – 2007
What we commit to create and experience **Student Success through • Academic excellence, human development and accountability • Differentiated instruction meeting the diverse needs of learners **Optimal Learning Environment through • Effectively designed school structures that meet students’ needs • Integrated and effective technology that supports our work **Healthy and Effective System through • Collaborative, proactive leadership • Accountable, innovative, informed adults **Aligned Resources: Knowledge, Financial, Human, and Time through • Informed, engaged and supportive community |
Strategic Directions
Our focus of resources and action • Towards a safe environment; bridging many levels of “we/they” to build a culture of trust and competence • Towards a clear and shared definition of student success • Towards affirmation, nurturing and development of staff strengths and relationships • Towards consistent community engagement and connection on broad district and education issues • Towards planning and committing to create facilities that are responsive to future growth needs and resources |
Success Measures
Our “dashboard” indicators of accountability |
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