Philosophy, Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plans

VISION

BP 0000

In order to provide a clear focus for district programs, activities and operations, the Board ofEducation shall adopt a long-raoge vision that sets direction for the district which is focusedon student learning aod describes what the Board waots its schools to achieve. This visionmay be incorporated in various documents, including the district's mission or purposestatement, philosophy, long-term goals, short-term objectives, and/or comprehensive plaos.

(cf 0100 - Philosophy)(cf 0200 - Goals for the School District)(cf 0400 - Comprehensive Plans)(cf 9000 - Role of the Board)

The Superintendent or designee shall recommend ao appropriate process for establishingaodlor reviewing the district's vision statement which is inclusive of parents/guardians,students, staff aod community members.

The Board shall review the district vision statements at least every three years or whenever anew Board member or Superintendent joins the district. Following these reviews the Boardmay revise or reaffirm the direction it has established for the district.

The Superintendent or designee shall communicate the district's VISIOn to staff,parents/guardiaos aod the community aod shall regularly report to the Board regardingdistrict progress toward the vision.

(cf 0500 - Accountability)(cf 1100 - Communication with the Public)

Management Resources:CSBA PUBLICATIONSMaximizing School Board Leadership: Vision. 1996WEB SITESCSBA: http://www.csba.org

Policyadopted:

EAST WHITTIER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTWhittier, California

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VISION

AROOOO

The Superintendent or designee shall establish a process for developing and regularlyreviewing the district's vision and direction which includes:

I. Clearly defined procedures, timelines and responsibilities

2. Identification of the strengths and needs of the district

3. Input from parents/guardians, students, staff and community members throughprocedures which may include surveys, focus groups, advisory committees and/orpublic meetings and forums

(ef I220 - Citizen Advisory Committees)(ef 2230 - Representative and Deliberative Groups)(ef 6020 - Parent Involvement)

4. Board adoption of district vision statements at a public meeting

As part of this process, the Superintendent or designee shall provide the Board of Educationwith relevant district documents and data, including current district mission and visionstatements, if any, and information about student demographics, student achievement, studentenrollment patterns, current programs and recent program cuts, staffing and professionaldevelopment needs, budget trends, facilities, technology and emerging educational issues.

(ef 0100 - Philosophy)(ef 0200 - Goals for the School District)(ef 0400 - Comprehensive Plans)

Regulationapproved:

EAST WHITTIER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTWhittier, California

Philosophy, Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plans

PHILOSOPHY

BP DIOD(a)

As part of its responsibility to establish a guiding vision for the district, the Board ofEducation shall develop aod regularly review a set of fundamental principles which describesthe district's beliefs, values or tenets. The Board and district staff shall incorporate thisphilosophy in all district programs aod activities.

(ef 0000 - Vision)(ef 0200 - Goalsfor the School District)(cf 9000 - Role of the Board)

It is the philosophy of the district that:

I. All students cao learn aod succeed.

2. Every student in the district, regardless of gender, special needs, or social, ethnic,laoguage or economic background has a right to a high-quality education thatchallenges the student to achieve to hislher fullest potential.

3. The future of our nation aod community depends on students possessing the skills tobe lifelong learners aod effective, contributing members of society.

4. A safe, nurturing environment is necessary for learning.

5. Parents/guardiaos have a right and ao obligation to participate III their child'sschooling.

6. The ability of children to learn is affected by social, health aod economic conditionsand other factors outside the classroom.

7. Early identification of student learning aod behavioral difficulties contribute tostudent success.

8. Students aod staff respond positively to high expectations and recognition for theiraccomplishments.

9. Continuous school improvement IS necessary to meet the needs of students III achanging economy and society.

ID. The diversity of the student population and staff enriches the learning experience forall students.

II. A highly skilled and dedicated staff has a direct and powerful influence on students'lives and learning.

12. A high level of communication, trust, respect and teamwork among Board membersand the Superintendent contributes to effective decision making.

BP 0100(b)

PHILOSOPHY (continued)

13. The community provides an essential resource to the educational program.

14. Effective communication with all stakeholders helps build support for the schools.

15. Accountability for the district's programs and operations is shared by the entireeducational community, with the ultimate accountability resting with the Board as thebasic embodiment of representative govermnent.

Legal Reference:EDUCATION CODE51002 Local development of programs based on stated philosophy and goals51019 Definition of philosophy

Management Resources:CSBA PUBLICATIONSMaximizing School Board Leadership: Vision. 1996

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Policyadopted:

EAST WHITTIER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTWhittier, California

Philosophy, Goals, Objectives, and Comprehensive Plans

GOALS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BP 0200(a)

As part of the Board of Education's responsibility to set direction for the school district, theBoard shall adopt long-term goals focused on the achievement of all district students. Thedistrict's goals shall be aligned with the district's vision, mission, philosophy, and priorities.

(cf 0000 - Vision)(cf OiOO- Philosophy)(cf 9000 - Role of the Board)

In developing goals and identifYing strategies to achieve those goals, the Board andSuperintendent shall solicit input and review from key stakeholders. The Board shall alsoreview and consider quantitative and/or qualitative data, including data disaggregated bystudent subgroup and school site, to ensure that district goals are aligned with student needs.

Goals shall be established for all students and each numerically significant subgroup as defined inEducation Code 52052, which may include ethnic subgroups, socioeconomically disadvantagedstudents, English learners, students with disabilities, foster youth, and homeless students, and shalladdress each of the state priorities identified in Education Code 52060 and any additional localpriorities established by the Board. These goals shall be incorporated into the district's local controland accountability plan (LCAP). (Education Code 52060, 52062, 52063; 5 CCR 15497.5)

(cf 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan)(cf 3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals)(cf 6159 -individualized Education Program)(cf 6173.1 - Educationfor Foster Youth)(cf 6174 - Educationfor English Language Learners)

The LCAP shall include a clear description of each goal, one or more of the state or localpriorities addressed by the goal, any student subgroup(s) or school site(s) to which the goal isapplicable, and expected progress toward meeting the goal for the term of the LCAP and ineach year. (5 CCR 15497)

Each year the district's update to the LCAP shall review progress toward the goals anddescribe any changes to the goals. (Education Code 52060-52061)

(cf 0500 - Accountability)(cf 6190 - Evaluation of the instructional Program)

In addition to the goals identified in the LCAP, and consistent with those goals, the districtand each school site may establish goals for inclusion in another district or school plan or forany other purpose. Such goals may address the improvement of governance, leadership,fiscal integrity, facilities, community involvement and collaboration, student well ness andother conditions of children, and/or any other areas of district or school operations. Asappropriate, each goal shall include benchmarks or short-term objectives that can be used todetermine progress toward meeting the goal.

BP 0200(b)

GOALS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (continued)

(cf 0400 - Comprehensive Plans)(cf 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils)(cf 0440 - District Technology Plan)(cf 5030 - Student Wellness)(cf 6171 - Title 1 Programs)(cf 7110 - Facilities Master Plan)

Legal Reference:EDUCATION CODE17002 State School Building Lease-Purchase Law, including definition of good repair42238.01-42238.07 Local controlfundingformula44258.9 County superintendent review of teacher assignment51002 Local development of programs based on stated philosophy and goals51020 Definition of goal51021 Definition of objective51041 Evaluation of the educational program51210 Course of study for grades 1-651220 Course of study for grades 7-1252050-52059 Public Schools Accountability Act, especially:52052 Academic Performance Index; numerically significant student subgroups52060-52077 Local control and accountability plan60119 Sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials; hearing and resolution64000-64001 Consolidated application processCODE OF REGULATIONs' TITLE 515497 Local control and accountability plan temp/aleUNITED STATES CODE. TITLE 206311 Accountability, adequate yearly progress6312 Local educational agency plan

Management Resources:CSBA PUB