A Community of Learners
Mission & Vision Statements, Core Values & Concepts,
and Strategic Priorities for 2006-2008
(Board adopted 26-July-2006)
Vision Statement
Our vision is to provide an extraordinary education for every child and
a positive, supportive environment where each student can thrive.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Larkspur School District Board of Trustees and staff is
to develop literacy, critical thinking and an enthusiasm for learning within
each student by offering a rich, rigorous, relevant and engaging curriculum
and through a collaborative partnership with parents and community.
Strategic Priorities – 2006-08
Make every effort to meet each child’s needs through differentiated instruction and opportunities for enrichment.
Maintain the fiscal integrity of the district.
Attract and retain highly qualified staff.
Ensure safe, healthy and positive school campuses district wide.
Develop a flexible long-range plan to manage continued enrollment growth.
Promote effective communication between the classroom and the home, and among the various constituents in the district and the community.
Core Values and Concepts
Visionary & Collaborative Leadership
Our leaders, including trustees, set direction and maintain a focus on students and positive learning climates, clear and visible values, and high expectations. Our leaders inspire and motivate teams, involve our community, collaborate and form key relationships.
Student-Centered Education
In order to ensure our students meet their fullest potential, we provide a comprehensive, standards-based, differentiated curriculum, and opportunities for every student to be successful and engaged. We believe ongoing assessment of student learning informs our instructional practices.
Organizational and Personal Learning
We promote strategic thinking, innovation, flexibility and agility in response to changing requirements. We invest in personal learning through focused professional development for staff.
Valuing Faculty, Staff, and Partners
Our success depends on the diverse backgrounds, knowledge, skills, creativity, and motivation of faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
Social Responsibility
We will model good citizenship, ethical behavior and sensitivity to others, and promote each child’s success as members of a global society.
Focus on Results
We use data to drive continuous improvement in student achievement, develop short and long term priorities, and manage our resources effectively and efficiently.