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Salinas City Elementary School District

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Mission and Vision

Mission
The mission of the Salinas City Elementary School District is to provide a comprehensive education with multiple opportunities for all students’ success.

Vision
To inspire and ensure students recognize their talents to excel, become empowered learners and make valuable contributions to a dynamic global community.

Board Priorities

Learner-Centered, Future-Ready Students

  • Curiosity and Critical Thinking: Encourage curiosity and critical thinking throughcollaborative projects, coding programs, and design challenges that prepare students for the future.
  • Innovative, Creative, and Inclusive: Foster a culture of innovation by integrating project-basedearning, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), and other practices to prepare students for the future
  • Strength-Based Culture: Meet the needs of all students, including advanced learners.
  • Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Support: Provide mental health resources, including counseling and wellness programs, to support students’ holistic well-being.
  • Professional Development: Offer ongoing opportunities for staff and community to support learners and foster student-centered practices.

Ensure Fiscal Health

  • Optimal Learning Environments: Ensure that all learning spaces are safe and conducive to learning by incorporating an environment of belonging where shared expectations, norms, and routines support a positive school culture.
  • Balanced Budgeting: Establish a transparent budgeting process, including internal controls and systems that prioritize educational outcomes while maintaining a prudent reserve.
  • Long-Term Financial Projections: Create and regularly update the long-term financial forecastmto anticipate future needs and challenges, considering the financial resources necessary to sustain student-centered, future ready initiatives.
  • Fiscal Health Committee: Involve the community in budgetary decisions to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Grant Acquisition and Partnerships: Actively seek grants and form partnerships with business and organizations to supplement district funding.

Strong Relationships as a Community

  • Engagement: Involve all members of the SCESD Community, including families and partners, in strong, positive relationships.
  • Family Involvement: Develop programs and initiatives that encourage family participation in learner-centered education.
  • Collaborative Decision-Making: Establish advisory councils that include students, families, staff, and community members to contribute to district processes and initiatives.
  • Inclusive Culture: Promote inclusivity through training and ensure all community members feel valued and respected.
  • Communication: Utilize all communication tools to inform and engage the community with district activities and decisions.

LCAP Goals

  • Fostering Inclusive Academic Excellenc
  • Safe, Positive, and Well-Resourced Schools   
  • Cultivate Quality Staff to Provide Excellent Service      
  • Enhance Belonging and Strengthen Home, School, and Community Partnerships