Shared Values are those beliefs that are central to the mission of our District. They are stable and all members of our District rely on them for guidance and decision-making. They are used to help our District achieve its vision and mission.

Responsibility

• Establish a sense of shared responsibility
• Balance the needs of students, employees and operational requirements.
• Define and pursue common vision with common sense.
• Ensure shared accountability for and ownership of agreements made.

Respect

• Promote positive professional relationships.
• Honor bargaining units and employees consistent with our strategic plan to serve our students.
• Listen to and consider ideas based on their merit in a fair and honest process.

Commitment

• Establish priorities and follow through strategies aligned with our mission and vision.
• Demonstrate positive, supportive commitment to our District’s shared vision and values.
• Work collaboratively at all times to solve problems.
• Hold to a commitment that will inform, educate and support the shared values of our District.

Honesty and Trustworthiness

• Share accurate, timely verbal and written communications.

• Establish mutual trust with all stakeholders based on openness, consistency and reliability.
• Build trust in an honest and straightforward manner founded on our shared values.
• Emphasize actions that are fair and equitable as we work together.

Caring and Compassion

• Display mutual respect and support of others.
• Respond unselfishly to the needs of others and treat others with kindness, concern and generosity.
• Value similarities and differences of others.