DISD MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Dickinson Independent School District is to ensure that all students have successful learning opportunities that help them reach their full potential and add quality throughout their lives.

~  VISION OF DISD  ~

As Established by the Board of Trustees

Reviewed and Ratified July 2012

VISION FOR DISD AS PERCEIVED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

I see a time in the future where  •  •  •  •  •  •  •

All stakeholders and patrons will view the district as having purpose with consistency.  This will be evidenced by campuses which exhibit safety, control and discipline as guiding principles.  Child-focused leadership will be evident to all as each child is able to develop to his/her best through challenging offerings.  Curriculum/program review/ improvement will be continuous and will result in rigorous programs, improved student achievement results, and other improvements which may be measured via established assessment means.      

All space needs will be met with facilities conducive to learning.  These facilities will provide the necessary technology and resources to insure the potential for excellence.   The District’s focus on providing attractive and functional facilities will set the stage for the campuses to develop an excellent learning and working environment which will display an atmosphere of teamwork and “family”.   In this arena the staff will accept the accountability standards while strengthening relationships, improving communications and insuring the best possible instructional program.  As a result the district will be able to attract and retain quality staff.  Staff members will be interacting freely and continuously with each other, parents and patrons.    

The district will have a compensation plan that is affordable and effective while addressing significant concerns with a predictable, reliable revenue stream.

The district is recognized by all to be an exemplary school district.

Dickinson Independent School District

Priority Objectives 2012-2013

The Board of Trustees, in collaboration with the administration of DISD, establishes these Priority Objectives.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Continue to implement Rigor/Relevance/Relationships in order to improve academic performance, eliminate achievement gaps, and instill in all students the ability to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners who are college and career ready.
• Create and maintain a learning environment that focuses on positive relationships and is inviting and supportive of high student achievement.
• Develop a culture of accountability for improved student outcomes.
• Implement focused, sustained, and comprehensive staff development to support continued improvement in student achievement and district performance.
• Recruit, train, and retain competent, effective staff in all positions.

Safety and Security

• Promote, encourage, and maintain a safe, secure, and productive learning environment.

Facilities and Operations

• Maintain district facilities with high-quality standards and continue to work with the Facility Task Force to develop and maintain a master plan to guide facility planning in the district.
• Use budget resources to provide the greatest educational return.

Parent/Community Involvement

• Create and maintain a welcome atmosphere for parent and community involvement on all district sites.
• Develop meaningful collaboration with stakeholders so that communication between home, school, and the community is continuous and open.

Board Approved 07/16/12