Vision, Mission, Core Values, Strategic Directions

Educating and empowering students while embracing childhood and adolescence.

We provide an outstanding education where all students learn about themselves, one another, and the world so they can engage, achieve, and thrive.

Compassion

We value empathy and action. We seek to understand the perspective, experiences, and ideas of each member in our community so that we can respond with constructive action. We lead with kindness to make our community a better place.

Perseverance

We value hard work as key to excellence and achievement. We empower one another to transform obstacles into opportunities, building resilience along the path to success. Together, we stretch and achieve more than was originally thought possible.

Creativity

We value curiosity, inquisitiveness, and imagination as means to inspire learning, build confidence, and solve problems to bring about positive change. We nurture and encourage artistic expression, fresh ideas, and inventiveness.

Inclusivity

We value each individual, knowing their name, strengths, and needs. We celebrate diversity and various abilities. We create access, build awareness, and go the extra mile to invite and include everyone.

Teamwork

We value working collectively toward common goals with a commitment to quality and excellence. We lean on each other for encouragement and find strength in our shared endeavors. Our energy and actions lead to meaningful relationships and stronger outcomes for all. 

Strategic Direction #1: Grow Student Belonging

Milestones used to measure this direction:

• All students, specifically focal student groups, will report an increase in sense of belonging. 
• Decrease in suspension data.
• Staff (classified and certificated) will report an increase in sense of belonging.
• Each school and district administrator will complete at least 90 informal classroom visits annually.
• MPCSD parents/guardians report at/above 85% favorability on annual survey when asked, "How satisfied are you with your connection to your child's school community?"

Strategic Direction #2: Strengthen Academic Excellence

Milestones used to measure this direction:

• All students, specifically focal student groups, will improve annual academic performance.
• Bring to zero the number of "long-term" English Language Learners who have been in MPCSD since Kindergarten and/or at least five years.
• MPCSD teachers report at/above 85% favorability when asked, "Overall, how helpful has the collaboration and professional development been for supporting and improving your teaching?" and "How helpful are your colleagues' ideas for improving your teaching?"
• MPCSD parents/guardians report at/above 85% favorability on annual survey when asked, "How well does this school meet your child's learning needs?"

Strategic Direction #3: Create Inspiring Environments

Milestones used to measure this direction:

• All students, specifically focal group students, will report an increased favorability regarding the overall social and physical learning climate of their school.
• Before 2030, MPCSD will be recognized as a Green Ribbon District.
• Facilities projects, which can be funded, are monitored and consistently completed on time and at or under budget.