The Essential Foundations of the Cheney Public Schools have been defined following an honest examination of our school district’s current practices and our direction for the future.  Deep consideration was given to all of the people who touch the lives of children in our care, as well as to each child we serve.  They emanated from a distillation of our thoughts and represent expectations of ourselves and our community.

We have maintained a constant focus on the things that are most important, and believe that these are demonstrative of our commitments to our children and serve as a framework to follow as we each do our very best work with them and on their behalf.

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                              Marcie Estrellado

                              Rick Mount

                              Kerry O’Connor

                              Board of Directors

                              Michael Dunn, Superintendent

High Expectations and Continuous Progress

For Students

•  Each student is provided with the skills needed to lead a successful life in today’s world.

•  Consistent and continued student academic progress each year in school is expected and supported.

•  Students are prepared to continue their education after graduation. 

For Staff

•  All staff members, both classified and certificated, are part of a team that works together to support the learning needs of each student. 

•  All staff pursue ongoing professional growth to meet these needs. 

•  All staff contribute to the achievement of consistent and continued academic progress for each student each year.

For Leadership

•  Leadership team members provide open and ongoing communication between school and home, and clearly communicate the defined vision and direction of the school district and each school.

•  Leadership team members assure quality professionals serve in each position in the school district.

•  Leadership team members support and recognize the accomplishments of all students and staff.

For Parents and Community

•  Parents, guardians, and community members hold and support high expectations of and for each student and staff member.

•  Parents, guardians, and community members keep informed about student progress and district and school issues.

Involvement and Engagement with School District Community 

School Board

•  School Board members are advocates for all children and ambassadors for quality public education on their behalf.

•  The School Board actively represents the needs of the district’s students, and assures that parents and community members have opportunities to provide input to the Board. 

•  The School Board provides ongoing communication with the community regarding specific needs for potential or current bond issues, replacement maintenance and operations levies, and other capital levies.

Community

•  Quality education in the school district is reliant upon continued community support through levies and needed bond issues.

•  Community members are provided opportunities for meaningful engagement in district and school volunteer programs.

•  Partnerships are established with businesses, institutions of higher learning, and other segments of the community.

•  Development of outside resources to support quality education are pursued. 

Parents

•  Parents are provided with clear and consistent information about their student’s progress.

•  Parents are encouraged to actively support and participate in their children’s learning. 

Stewardship and Planning

•  Fiscal resources and district facilities are responsibly managed for present and future use.

•  We proactively strive to be the district of choice for quality education.

•  Strategic decision making for growth and change is an integral part of the district planning process.