Charting our Course

2008 District Strategic Plan: Planning with Appreciative Inquiry

How do we know we are in touch with the needs of our community? To answer that question, in 2007-08 the Board of Education and district staff began a year long discussion with the community about education and the direction of the school district. Using the Appreciative Inquiry method, we invited teachers, staff, students, business people, municipal officials, seniors, and parents to talk together about what’s working well in our schools, what an ideal school district would be five years from now, and what priorities we would need to get there.

These discussions formed the basis for the Board of Education’s newly defined district vision and mission statements as stated on the right, and provided themes for planning the district’s future. This work will serve as a compass for all those committed to shaping the future for students of School District 69.

For more information about Phase One of the District Visioning Strategic Plan, you can download the November 25, 2008 Presentation to the Board of Education on the right sidebar.

Guiding Principles

The SD69 Board of Education has established a set of Guiding Principles they use as a touchstone for the decisions they make as a Board. These Guiding Principles are reviewed annually and reflect the qualities the Board looks for in schools and work sites across the district.

In School District 69 (Qualicum):

We are committed to providing a learning environment that enhances excellence and achievement for all our students.
We believe that our teachers and staff are our most valuable assets and resources.
We support a learning environment that is safe and maintains a positive and welcoming climate at all times.
We promote active involvement of our parents and community.
We are fiscally responsible within imposed governmental and legal constraints.
We govern in a dignified and professional manner and treat everyone with respect and civility.

Vision

We are a dynamic, collaborative, sustainable learning organization where each individual is valued and a contributing member of the global community.

Mission Statement

Education in School District 69 is the shared responsibility of the home, school and community. In a caring, safe environment, each student will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become a competent, responsible, and compassionate citizen.

We Value and Expect:

A culture of collaboration with a focus on learning.
Respect and trust as the foundation of all relationships.
Relationships characterizedby integrity, ethical action and honesty.
Appreciation for diverse needs and diverse perspectives.
A school district community where each person has a sense of belonging and confidenced that they make a difference.
The celebration of contributions and accomplishments of all.
Purposeful innovation and a safe environment to take risks.
Effective communication that provides clear information and encourages participation.

District Visioning Strategic Plan Phase One

Presentation to the Board of Education on November 25, 2008