STATEMENT OF BELIEFS

We believe:

• The goal of our educational programs is to prepare students to become contributing members of society.

• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

• A safe and supportive learning environment promotes student achievement.

• The allocation of our resources is in alignment with our mission and goals which helps to maximize the opportunity for students to learn and experience success in school.

• Effective collaboration and communication with families as partners in the education of their children is essential to the success of our school system.

• Students need to not only develop a deep understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also develop the capacity to apply their learning, to reason, solve problems, and produce quality work.

• The success of our school system depends on the commitment of all staff to high quality standards, expectations, and performances.

• The development of the curriculum, design of instructional activities, and the use of assessment measures are focused on providing learning opportunities and feedback systems to enable students to achieve success.

• Professional development is an integral part of our ongoing plan for continuous improvement.

• The commitment to continuous improvement is expected of all stakeholders of the school system to achieve the goal of enabling all students to realize their potential in a rapidly changing, diverse, and global society.

Our mission is:

The mission of the Livingston Parish Public School System, in partnership with home and community, is to provide all students with exceptional educational opportunities that will equip life-long learners with the skills necessary to become productive, responsible citizens in a global society.

Our vision:

To become an exemplary school district in which every student achieves personal success through rigorous, engaging curriculum and collaborative support systems.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment
 
Goal I: To adopt or develop and implement at each elementary, middle, and secondary school, a systemic plan for teaching, learning, and assessment.

Financial Management

Goal II: To ensure effective and efficient use of public funds for the benefit of students, personnel and patrons of the Livingston Parish Public School System.

School/Community Relations
and Support Services

Goal III: Actively seek and expand family, community, and school connections.

Facilities

Goal IV: To develop and implement a plan for the construction and maintenance of facilities in the Livingston Parish Public Schools System.

Staff Recruitment, Selection and Development

Goal V: To develop and implement a continuing plan of staff development for all certified school personnel in Livingston Parish.


Technology

Goal VI: All Livingston Parish educators and learners will benefit from technology-rich environments that support student achievement and produce lifelong learners able to succeed in an information society.