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Welcome to Del Paso Heights School District Agenda Online
2008 Board Meeting Schedule The Governing Board of the Del Paso Heights School District meets the second Tuesday of each month to conduct business of the district. Public sessions begin at 6:45 p.m. in the board room of the district office, located at 1281 North Avenue, Sacramento, California. Regular meetings for 2008 have been scheduled as follows:
At times, it may be necessary to call special meetings for the Board to address immediate matters that may arise prior to a regular board meeting. If a special meeting is scheduled, the agenda will be posted online and in other designated places 24 hours prior to the meeting to appropriately inform the public of the Board's intent to meet to conduct business. Vision In order to provide a clear focus for district programs, activities and operations, the Governing Board shall adopt a long-range vision that sets direction for the district which is focused on student learning and describes what the Board wants its schools to achieve. This vision may be incorporated in various documents, including the district's mission or purpose statement, philosophy, long-term goals, short-term objectives and/or comprehensive plans. The Superintendent or designee shall establish a process for developing and regularly reviewing the district's vision and direction which includes: 1) clearly defined procedures, timelines and responsibilities; 2) identification of strengths and needs of the district; 3) input from parents/guardians, students, staff and community members through procedures which may include surveys, focus groups, advisory committees and/or public meetings and forums; and 4) Board adoption of district vision statements at a public meeting. Mission Statement Our mission is to educate students who are responsible, productive citizens who can read, write, and do mathematics. Philosophy All children can learn in a positive, safe, nurturing learning environment within a partnership between the home, the school, and the world community at large. Growth to a maximum potential must be expected of all children. Every child has a gift and can excel at something. This uniqueness should be nourished and nurtured. A variety of strategies, learning styles, and methods should be developed with multisensory and cross-cultural approaches, taking into consideration the child's ethnic background, physical ability, gender, socioeconomic status as well as his/her cultural and linguistic differences. All students should be provided with experiences to empower them to make choices and with opportunities what would help them become productive, successful citizens of a diverse and ever changing world. Long-term Goals for the District 1. Maintain safe, healthful and orderly campuses which promote learning. 2. Provide appropriate instruction to meet the varied academic and career goals of students by identifying and responding to individual student needs. 3. Ensure all students achieve academic proficiency in essential areas of skill and knowledge 4. Provide for the specialized needs of identified groups of students. 5. Develop each student's self-respect, respect for others, appreciation for diversity and sense of personal responsibility. 6. Provide time and resources for collaboration, planning and professional development for all staff. 7. Maintain fiscal integrity for the district. 8. Improve the organization, management and decision-making structure and capabilities of the district to better support the education of students. 9. Employ technology in ways to enhance learning, teaching and noninstructional operations. 10. Provide and maintain facilities to met the needs of present and future students. 11. Maintain positive relations with parents/guardians and the community, emphasizing communication and inviting participation in the schools. 12. Collaborate with other public agencies and private organizations to ensure that children's physical, social and emotional needs are met. 13. Provide a system of shared accountability for student achievement with clear performance standards and consequences. Concepts and Roles The Governing Board desires to represent the community and provide leadership in addressing community issues related to education. In order to identify community concerns and enlist support of the schools, the Board shall establish effective two-way communication systems between schools and the community. Schools, parents/guardians, community members and local organizations must continually collaborate as partners. The Board and the Superintendent or designee shall work together with city and county agencies and organizations to promote and facilitate coordinated services for children, and shall seek to develop partnerships with local businesses. The Board recognizes that schools are an important community resource and encourages community members to make appropriate use of school facilities. Community members are also encouraged to attend Board meetings, participate in school activities, and take an active interest in issues that affect the schools. The Board and Superintendent or designee shall keep community members well informed about district needs and accomplishments and shall ensure they have opportunities to share in developing educational policies, programs and evaluation processes. The Board recognizes that its ability to fulfill the community's expectations for a high-quality educational program depends on the level of support provided by the state and federal government as well as the community. The Board therefore shall study legislative processes and issues, establish ongoing relationships with state and local leaders and the media, adopt positions on key issues, set priorities for advocacy, and collaborate with other organizations and coalitions in legislative and legal advocacy efforts.
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