CENTRAL ISLIP 0000
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(X) Local
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MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION
The Board of Education recognizes that to govern effectively, it must clearly define why the district exists and what it aspires to be. The Board therefore adopts the following mission statement to convey the district’s purpose, and vision to set forth what the district should strive to become in the future.
Mission Statement
The mission of the district is to educate all students in the values, critical skills and essential knowledge necessary to be informed and responsible citizens, prepared to take the next steps in their education, careers and lives in our diverse society.
Vision
The vision for the district is to provide each student with fundamental academic skills and basic knowledge, develop desired moral, ethical, and cultural values, stimulate a continual learning process, and cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of American citizens.
Annual Review
The Board recognizes that while the vision is intended to be a long-range statement of the ideal future for the district, it still requires continual evaluation. Accordingly, the Board will review the vision statement annually in developing the district’s annual goals.
Cross-ref: 0105, Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity in Education
0300, Accountability
4000, Student Learning Standards and Instructional Guidelines
Adoption date: December 8, 2008
Revision date: December 14, 2020