Fiscal Responsibility

Maintain sufficient fund balances to withstand financial difficulties
Maintain and support long-range facilities plan
Continue transparent fiscal reporting
Maintain procedures to ensure fiscal accountability
Seek innovative approaches for good financial stewardship

Communication and Collaboration

Ensure everyone is treated with courtesy and professionalism.
Use a variety of outlets to reach our stakeholders
Proactively seek out and involve community partners
Expand opportunities for parental engagement
Make the District a destination of choice for families
Ensure a culture of social and emotional literacy

Independence School District
Board of Education Goals

Academic Achievement

Focus on the Four Pillars of Success
Aggressively attract and retain exemplary staff
Provide quality professional development to encourage project-based learning
Successfully implement District anchor programs (Leader in Me, AVID, ISD Academies)

Legislative Advocacy

Educate and inform federal, local, and state officials
Develop an annual legislative platform
Inform patrons and employees of legislative issues

Independence School District

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