** STUDENTS * EDUCATORS * LEADERSHIP * EFFECTIVE PRACTICES * TIME * CLARITY **

• Placing students at the center of our decision making; after all, Educators, Families, Community Members, and Leaders have the same vested interest in their success

• Supporting educators to ensure they are successful in implementing effective practices and have adequate time to meet all professional responsibilities

• Ensuring clear contract language to prevent difficulties before they happen

• Supporting leaders to make hard decisions that keep schools focused on their mission; decisions that are always well-informed by educator input

• Remaining mindful of the town’s capacity for sustainably funding the school district by working within budget constraints