Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The mission of the Southwestern Central School District is to develop students’ potential for positive contributions to society as self-sustaining individuals.
To accomplish this mission, the administration and staff will be models in the pursuit of excellence and will provide appropriate learning environments which encourage respect for self, others, school, and community.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
SWCS Belief Statements
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Flexible, dynamic academic structures that meet the needs of all students for higher achievement
WE WILL:
- Support educational programs that foster higher achievement for all students
- Encourage the design of year-round opportunities for schooling
- Support the investigation and implementation of scheduling variety and flexibility for PreK-12 to accommodate educational success for all students
- Support programs that actively engage students in learning
- Support the use of outside resources to reach higher standards of success for all
- Support different pathways to reach individual goals
- Encourage programs that develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Support different ways of evaluating student achievement
- Expect changes in instructional practices that are based on documented student need
- Expect continuous improvement plans for each building to be shared with the Board and the community
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Working in partnership with the community to enrich educational programs and create a true community school
WE WILL:
- Encourage shared problem solving and shared planning with the community
- Involve parents, students, and community representatives in the decision-making process
- Encourage school-business partnerships ·Support the continued and expanded use of our facilities for community functions on a year-round basis
- Offer continuing educational programs for the community
- Entertain the housing of community agencies within our facilities
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Creating a wide range of technological opportunities to prepare students to live and work in the digital age
WE WILL:
- Expect all graduating students to be proficient with computer technology
- Provide training and support to staff to continuously upgrade their skills
- Search out grants that support the continuous upgrading of our technology resources
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Supporting innovation
WE WILL:
- Encourage an atmosphere where all staff and students can take risks and pilot ideas freely
- Recognize those who have taken steps to make changes that further the goals of the District
- Encourage the sharing of expertise and successful ideas throughout the District
- Expect evaluation and reflection when new ideas are tried
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Being a district that plans for the future
WE WILL:
- Support the development of long-range goals and planning at every level of the organization
- Expect leadership of the district to focus on common goals
- Expect leadership to stay current with educational practices
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
Creating and maintaining a positive environment for all students and staff
WE WILL:
- Provide facilities that are safe, healthy, and efficient
- Provide up-to-date facilities that complement current and future educational needs
- Provide an environment where all students and staff feel supported and valued
- Provide the necessary instructional materials, equipment, and personnel to implement all Board- approved programs