Mission: RSU No. 67 strives to provide a safe, caring, supportive educational environment which empowers all individuals to fulfill their unique potential as lifelong learners and to become responsible, contributing citizens in an ever-changing global society.
In order to fulfill this mission…
attending school regularly;
seeking opportunities to develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially;
setting goals, working to achieve those goals, and assessing their progress;
becoming independent, informed thinkers capable of solving problems creatively;
communicating effectively with peers, staff, and administration;
contributing positively to their families, schools, and communities;
accepting responsibility for their decisions; and
modeling responsible, courteous behavior and positive attitudes.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS will work as partners with the schools to improve the education of their children by
ensuring that their children attend school regularly;
providing a home environment that supports learning;
encouraging children to do their best work in a timely manner;
communicating effectively with the schools about their child's progress;
supporting learning with appropriate resources;
supporting school programs and district policies;
accepting responsibility for their decisions; and
modeling responsible, courteous behavior and positive attitudes.
STAFF will promote high expectations for all students as they facilitate active learning by
providing a school environment that supports learning;
using varied and developmentally appropriate methods of instruction and assessment;
helping students set goals and encouraging them to do their best work;
communicating effectively with parents/guardians;
working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of diverse learners;
modeling lifelong learning as they set professional goals, work to achieve those goals, and assess their progress;
accepting responsibility for their decisions; and
modeling responsible, courteous behavior and positive attitudes.
THE ADMINISTRATION will provide educational leadership by
recruiting and supporting staff who are highly qualified and enthusiastic about doing what they are hired to do;
establishing, revising, and implementing district policies;
managing resources efficiently and effectively;
communicating effectively with all stakeholders;
holding themselves and all staff accountable for fulfilling professional responsibilities;
promoting and supporting the professional growth of the staff;
modeling lifelong learning as they set professional goals, work to achieve those goals, and assess their progress;
staying abreast of educational trends and planning for the future;
accepting responsibility for their decisions; and
modeling responsible, courteous behavior and positive attitudes.
THE SCHOOL BOARD will represent the citizens of the district by
staying informed of needs and circumstances within the schools;
setting policy and approving programs that promote high-quality education;
hiring qualified professional staff;
supporting adequate funding for the total school program;
accepting responsibility for their decisions; and
modeling responsible, courteous behavior and positive attitudes.
THE COMMUNITY will support school programs by
staying informed of the district's needs and working collaboratively to meet those needs;
utilizing services provided within the district as needed;
accepting responsibility for their decisions; and
modeling responsible, courteous behavior and positive attitudes.
STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND ELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS will support the educational goals of the district by
considering the educational challenges of local communities;
providing resources and technical assistance;
allocating adequate and equitable funding;
accepting responsibility for their decisions; and
modeling responsible, courteous behavior and positive attitudes.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT will
be student-centered and responsive to the unique needs of all learners;
reflect high standards and research-based practices;
inspire enthusiasm for learning; and
be reviewed and revised regularly to meet changing needs.
DISTRICT FACILITIES will provide a well-maintained and safe environment which
supports teaching and learning and promotes healthful living;