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We are committed to Success for ALL Students through increased student achievement, parent and community involvement, safe schools and accountability. The District is lead by nine elected school board members and Superintendent Dr. Jim Scales. Dr. Scales joined the District in July 2006.

Ensure a safe, clean, and orderly environment that promotes learning in all schools.
Improve academic performance of all students through implementation of a system of high standards and accountability in all classrooms.
Recruit and retain effective and qualified teachers for all children.
Enhance and strengthen the programs that promote good citizenship, teach character education and value diversity.
Develop a parent involvement program in every school by school year
Implement a comprehensive plan that provides clear and open lines of communication among central office employees, school staffs, parents and the community.

Create and fund a strategic plan that promotes equity for all students in all schools.
Enlist the entire community as partners in public education.
Develop and expand technology systems to enhance teaching and learning.
Develop and implement a strategic plan to reduce the dropout rate by one-half in five years.
Enhance and improve efficacy of the special education department.