The District’s educational philosophy is to meet the needs of all within its boundaries by providing comprehensive educational opportunities that are nimble enough to meet the needs of a changing society.

The District aims to provide a superior learning environment for all it serves. The District believes education is a continuous process and so requires the teaching of knowledge and skills intended to prepare students for life-long learning. The District is dedicated to providing academic, cultural, social, vocational, co-curricular, and extracurricular experiences. The District collaborates with families and the community to support students in developing mores, standards, personal values, and an understanding of and respect for the American heritage, our pluralistic society, and the global community.

The professional educator’s role is to motivate, inspire, and direct student learning. The District is committed to providing competent personnel who recognize the dignity and worth of every person and who acknowledge that every student has potential that should be encouraged. It is the District’s belief that each student’s effort and achievement should be evaluated in light of individual needs, interests, and capabilities in order to facilitate educational experiences that are conducive to continuous educational growth.

To ensure equity, the District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, marital or familial status, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, physical attributes, and/or physical or mental ability or disability, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and Title XIII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment, Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Iowa Code #216.9.

Adopted:

July 13, 1987

Reviewed:

March 10, 2003

February 4, 2008

June 21, 2010

February 16, 2015
December 21, 2020

Revised:

February 4, 2008

June 21, 2010

February 16, 2015
December 21, 2020