Adopted 12-16-2009
HIAWATHA VALLEY EDUCATION DISTRICT POLICY 104
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EDUCATION DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
I.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear statement of the purpose for which the education
district exists.
II.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
The education district believes that a VISION statement should be adopted. The VISION statement
should be based on the beliefs and values of the community, should direct any change effort, and
should be the basis on which decisions are made. The education district, on behalf of and with
extensive participation by the community, should develop a consensus among its members
regarding the nature of the enterprise the education district board governs, the purposes it serves, the
constituencies it should consider, including student representation, and the results it intends to
produce.
III.
VISION STATEMENT
Hiawatha Valley Education District, in partnership with member districts, will be a progressive
educational agency that embraces modern technology and effective data driven research-based
methodologies and resources to provide a high quality education to all students so that they may
reach their fullest potential.
Action Steps:
1.
Through innovation, collaboration, and promotion of effective practices, Hiawatha Valley
Education District supports students, their families, and educational staff. Hiawatha Valley
Education District is an educational service agency of choice for leading, teaching, and
learning with a commitment to continuous improvement.
2.
Hiawatha Valley Education District will use a data driven, research-based problem solving
model to support the needs and provide a high quality education to all students.
3.
Hiawatha Valley Education District will sustain momentum using research-based
instruction for a full continuum of services to meet all learners’ needs in an efficient and
effective manner.
4.
Hiawatha Valley Education District will lead high quality staff development for teaching
and learning.
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IV.
REVIEW
The education district board will review the education district’s mission every two years, especially
when members of the board change. The education district board will conduct a comprehensive
review of the mission, including the beliefs and values of the community, every five to seven years.
Legal References:
Minn. Stat § 120B.11 (School District Process for Reviewing Curriculum,
Instruction and Student Achievement) Minn. Rule Parts 3501.0010 to
3501.0180 Minn. Rule Parts 3501.0200-3501.0270
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