Deepen Student Engagement Through Meaningful and Rigorous Learning

• Deliver rich, challenging learning experiences aligned with the Portrait of a Learner.

• Expand project-based, interdisciplinary, and real-world learning opportunities.

• Promote regular attendance as a critical factor in student achievement and engagement.

Foster a Culture of Belonging

• Strengthen inclusive teaching practices in special areas and ensure curriculum reflects and affirms the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of all students.

• Celebrate and reflect student identity across schools and classrooms.

• Enhance communication strategies districtwide, including multilingual support for families.

• Elevate student voice and leadership to build a stronger sense of community.

Prioritize the Well-Being and Resilience of Students and Staff

• Embed social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health supports throughout the district for students and staff.

• Expand positive school climate initiatives that promote respect, responsibility, and connection among students and staff.

Lead with Vision: Innovate, Collaborate, and Sustain

• Foster cross-district collaboration and professional learning communities across grade levels and departments.

• Redesign the Grade 6 schedule to align with middle school structures, fostering greater student independence, collaboration, and exposure to varied instructional formats.

• Maintain and improve aging facilities through thoughtful planning, preventative maintenance, and efficient operations that support safe, high-quality learning environments.

• Strengthen building security and emergency preparedness through infrastructure upgrades, staff training, and consistent protocols.