104 Policy: School District Mission Statement

1. PURPOSE
   
   The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear statement of the purpose for which the school district exists.
    
2. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
   
   The school board believes that a mission statement should be adopted. The mission statement should reflect the beliefs and values of the district community, should influence any change effort and should be considered when decisions are made. The school board, on behalf of and with extensive participation by the community, should develop a consensus among its members regarding the nature of the enterprise the school board governs, the purposes it serves, the constituencies it should consider, including student representation, and the results it intends to produce.
    
3. MISSION STATEMENT
   
   The mission of Stillwater Area Public Schools, in partnership with students, family and community, is to develop curious individuals who are active and engaged leaders in an ever changing world by challenging all students as they travel along their personalized learning pathways.
    
4. REVIEW
   
   As part of the strategic planning process, the school board will conduct a comprehensive review of the mission, including the beliefs and values of the community.

Legal References

Minn. Stat. § 120B.11 (School District Process for Reviewing Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement
 

Cross References:      None