Education in the 21st-century
                     is the key to success...

       Children are the nation's most essential investment, investing in their future is paramount.

    We must make sure that we have the assets -- great teachers, staff, curriculum, and other resources -- to build an unwavering infrastructure for a solid education. 

Key Work of the County
             School Board

• Vision:
  • Setting and evaluating goals that support continuous improvement
  • Build a culture that meets the present and future educational needs of our county
• Standards
  • Foster excellence and equity in public education by promoting student academic development
  • Oversight of policies that are open to change yet clear, fair and just
  • To be in compliance with state and federal mandates
• Accountability
  • Organization and Operation of school in the county
  • School Budgets and Funding that is effective, efficient and affordable
    • Where does the money come from
    • Where is it being spent and distributed
    • Are Funds being used wisely and as appropriated
• School Resources
  • Access to diverse, inclusive, proven and promising programs that offer powerful learning opportunity for all students
  • Oversight of new programs such as the Diploma Project and Race to the Top and their impact
  Climate
  • Ensure safe and healthy learning environments
  • Size of Classrooms, attendance, and discipline policies
  • Empowerment of teachers as professionals
  • Great curriculum for students and appropriate professional development for teachers