Adopted 12-16-2009 HIAWATHA VALLEY EDUCATION DISTRICT POLICY 104 104 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. 104-1 Adopted 12-16-2009 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 104-2