Core Beliefs

The following Core Values for the Meridian School District were identified during the input process:

  • Student Centered: Students are the priority at the center of all actions and decisions.
  • Community Centered: Schools are the central hub for students, parents, and community members.
  • Engagement: A high level of community and family engagement is critical for success.
  • Transparent Accountability: The School Board, staff, students, parents, and community members are all transparently accountable and responsive to each other.
  • Social Values: Schools promote a culture of service, academic excellence, and a nurturing, safe, respectful, and accepting environment where all stakeholders are valued.
  • Opportunities: All students are given diverse opportunities to develop skills needed for post-high school success.
  • Communication: Communication and accountability between District staff and families are necessary to align resources in order to support both opportunity and achievement for students.
  • Achievement: Student achievement encompasses both academic and social success for lifelong learning.

Date: Jan. 22, 2014