Vision+Statement

//"The mission of the North Scott Community School District, a unique blend of rural and metropolitan opportunities, is to produce graduates with the capacity to be successful in a changing world, by incorporating abundant resources and offering a broad-based curriculum in a respectful, safe environment."

The library fosters a community of learning and literacy that leads to high academic achievement, independent reading and learning, and collaboration throughout the school. ~from the New York Public School Libraries Handbook//

Last year when the librarians in my district attempted to write a vision statement, things got heated because there was a rift between the soon-to-retire staff and the recently trained staff. I foresee a much better go of it this spring, but we are still a ways away from having a vision when the district is in the midst of realizing the role the school library plays in our curriculum and district mission. I like the example I found above from NY Public Schools. I think perhaps we need to work with our AEA Media Coordinator to facilitate this work.