Macomb Community Unit School District No. 185 1:30
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SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION

Vision/Mission Statement, Belief Statements and Goals

District Shared Vision

Macomb Public Schools will prepare each student for a successful future.

"Preparing Students for Success"
                                                                                                          Macomb School District

Core Belief Statements

We believe:

  • Learning best occurs when each student is active in a positive and academically challenging environment.
  • A complete educational program develops the intellectual, creative, social, emotional, and physical potential of each student.
  • Staff, parents, and community have a shared responsibility to provide learning opportunities that meet the needs of each student.
  • Enthusiasm for learning fosters learning for a lifetime.
  • Embracing diversity enriches learning.
  • Education promotes responsible citizenship.

 

Strategic Goals
Student Learning

  • Continue to review and refine District Curriculum with additional emphasis on instructional technology, diversity, and character development.
  • Explore and provide opportunities for student led, project-based, cross-curricular learning.
  • Review to maintain balance between vocational and college preparatory offerings based on the needs of students.

Teacher Quality

  • Provide highly qualified, caring, compassionate teachers who will form relationships with students to enhance learning.
  • Provide teachers resources necessary for success.

Safety

  • Create and develop an anti-bullying campaign with specific intervention programs.
  • Create a safety and security committee.

District Spending/Funding

  • Strengthen student learning through balanced programs that are supported by technology, facilities, and other resources.
  • Provide competitive salaries, benefits, and support to attract, and retain high quality personnel.
  • Establish a multi-year financial strategy which includes additional sources of revenue to support and enrich educational programs and services.

Communication

  • Increase opportunities for improved communication between staff and students.
  • Increase opportunities for more school/home communication at middle school and high school.

Promote interactive communication between school board, families, community, business, media, and schools.

Adopted 9-16-97
                Revised 8-16-99
Revised 10-17-05