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Petaluma
City Schools Board of Education
Mission, Vision, Goals
Tri-Fold Brochure - Mission and Vision Statements: English - Spanish
The
Petaluma City Elementary and Joint Union High School Districts
are committed to providing opportunities for all students to
be challenged and motivated in school so that upon graduation,
they will be successful in their future educational endeavors,
careers, and community.
Petaluma
City Schools will have a strong local, state and national reputation
as a district where:
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All
students reach high levels of achievement in a rigorous
and relevant curriculum
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All
students graduate prepared for success in work, advanced study
and in the community
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Students
learn in a caring and safe environment where they are motivated
to do their best work
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Diversity
is seen as an asset that strengthens and enriches our learning
community
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Parents
and caregivers are recognized and engaged as partners
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The
community supports the educational program and is engaged as
a resource for
learning and
expanded student experiences
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All
district employees are dedicated to student success and operate
as a
high-performing
team
sharing resources,
knowledge, and skills
toward common goals
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Shared
decision making is valued with active participation from
all stakeholders
To achieve this vision, we will:
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Align
instruction, curriculum, and assessment throughout the
district
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Make
instructional decisions based on student performance information
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Use
research-based instructional strategies that engage all students
in relevant and meaningful learning experiences
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Cultivate
opportunities for students to connect their learning to career
choices and community involvement
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Focus
district resources on the needs of the students
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Recruit,
maintain, and enhance a qualified, effective staff
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Personalize
learning experiences for students and provide support for social
and emotional
needs
to enhance student
academic success
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Implement
student behavioral guidelines that promote mutual respect and
personal responsibility
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Provide
safe, clean and well-maintained facilities designed to best
serve the instructional
programs
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Employ
technology to enhance learning, teaching, communication,
operations
and administrative
support
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Promote
practices that ensure the equitable
treatment, respect
and
appreciation
of all students,
staff and families in our
diverse learning
community
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Provide
meaningful opportunities for
every parent
and caregiver
to participate
in
and support
his/her student’s educational
experience
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Engage
community members as
mentors,
tutors, and volunteers
in our
schools
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Cultivate
school/community/business
partnerships
that
support programs
that
provide job shadows,
internships,
and
apprenticeships in
the
work
place
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Collaborate
with post-secondary
institutions to
expand educational
opportunities and
provide a seamless
transition from
high school
to higher
education
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Provide
structures and
systems to
support staff
collaboration
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Provide
research-based staff
development to
increase performance
and effectiveness
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Promote
a common understanding
and implementation
of the
shared decision
making process
Curriculum & Instruction
1. To Increase Student Achievement:
a. Provide standards-aligned materials for core academic classes
b. Support attendance at AB466 and AB75 trainings on instructional
materials
c. Identify essential standards at each grade level for all content
areas
d. Support staffs in developing and using local grade-level and course
assessments in English/language arts and mathematics to track individual
student progress and modify instruction
e. Develop and implement K-12 District Writing Assessments
f. Provide authentic, rigorous and meaningful curriculum for all students
g. Provide programs for gifted students that are differentiated and
motivate them to do their best work
h. Provide access to all qualified high school students to AP and Honors
classes
2.
To Close The Achievement Gap For Subgroups:
a. Support staff development for administrators and teachers in the
use of Edusoft as a tool to analyze data, develop reports, and develop
standards-based assessments to inform decision-making on curriculum
and instructional issues
b. Identify, adopt, and implement research-based reading and math intervention
programs
c. Provide programs for English learners that are differentiated for
their specific needs including investigating new support models
d. Provide special education service models that are standards-aligned,
research-based and cost effective
e. Provide early intervention programs within the day for students
who enter primary grades and need additional support
f. In collaboration with community partners, provide academic support
and social skill development including mentoring and extended day programs
g. Identify curriculum and a system to fill gaps in science and social
studies knowledge for students in grades 5-8
3. To Develop Support Systems To Ensure That Every Student Graduates
From High School Prepared For Post-Secondary Education And The Workplace:
a.
Support the development of small learning communities at the
comprehensive high schools by:
i.
Personalizing the learning environment to support each student’s
interests and goals
ii. Supporting the successful transition of students
from high school to post-secondary educational experiences
and the workplace
b.
Support differentiated routes to graduation for students
including alternative sites and adult education
c. Promoting student proficiency in SCANS skill areas and support
implementation of a work readiness certificate program
d. Increase K-12 student access to career awareness and career exploration
activities including job shadows and internships for high school students
e. Collaborate with community partners so that students have opportunities
to connect their learning to career choices and community involvement
4. To Increase Teacher And Student Proficiency With Technology:
a. Provide professional development based on results of CTAP survey
b. Purchase and use new hardware and software to enhance learning and
teaching
5.
To Sustain Safe And Respectful School Environments:
a. Utilize research-based programs and strategies to prevent violence,
alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
b. Demonstrate consistently that diversity is honored and valued
c. Establish student behavioral guidelines that promote mutual respect
and develop personal responsibility
6.
To Provide Opportunities For Family And Community Members To
Connect And Participate Meaningfully In The Educational System.
a. Engage community members as mentors, tutors, and volunteers
b. Communicate effectively with families about the progress of their
student(s)
c. Provide families and the community with meaningful information about
student achievement in relation to state and national targets
d. Encourage participation in parent education, ESL, and community
service classes in the adult education program
Human Resources 1. Recruit, Maintain And Enhance A High Quality And Effective Teaching
Staff Dedicated To Student Success.
a. Insure that every core classroom is taught by a Highly Qualified
Teacher compliant with NCLB regulations
b. Insure highly qualified status for teachers in alternative and special
education assignments
c. Provide training for teachers and administrators on the new certificated
evaluation. process based on the California Standards for the Teaching
Profession
d. Support teachers needing Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) intervention
and support
2. Recruit, Maintain And Enhance A High Quality And Effective Support
Staff Dedicated To Student Success.
a. Insure that every paraprofessional is Highly Qualified in compliance
with NCLB regulations
b. Implement training and common procedures across the District for
athletic coaches
3.
Recruit, Maintain And Enhance A High Quality And Effective Administrative
And Supervisory Staff Dedicated To Student Success.
a. Provide orientation, training and support to new administrators
b. Implement the principal evaluation process, based on the California
Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, developed the 2004-2005
school year
c. Provide increased training and support to Classified Management
4.
Foster Increased Positive Communication And Decision-Making Processes
Throughout The District
a. Promote a common understanding and implementation of the shared
decision making process by presenting interactive trainings at all
sites in partnership with PFT leadership
b. Continue working with Certificated Trust Agreement Committee for
a shared understanding of effective shared decision practices for communication,
participation, and representation on committees and in meetings
c. Continue work with Certificated Trust Agreement Committee
for a shared understanding and implementation of effective shared
decision
making practices: techniques for making group decisions and
reaching consensus
Business Services 1.
Maximize The District Fiscal Resources To Support The Needs
Of Students
a. Develop the
District’s
budget using the Board approved Goals and Objectives
b. Write grants that address student needs
2. Enhance And Maintain District Facilities That Are Safe, Efficient
And Are Designed To Augment The Educational Program
a. Do modernization projects on Valley Vista and Grant
b. Concentrate Deferred Maintenance funds on keeping campuses safe
and efficient
3.
To Provide The Infrastructure To Utilize Modern Technology That
Supports Instruction, Communications, Operations And Administrative
Purposes
a. Use Bond Funds to bring every elementary classroom online
b. Work with sites to spend Measure K funds to support the School and
District Tech Plans
4.
Food Services Provides Nutritional Meals To Students That Sustain
Them To Concentrate Academically
a. Implement
the District’s
Nutrition Policy
b. Provide for Breakfast-For-All on school campuses
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