The Glendale Unified Board of Education has affirmed its commitment to the essential priorities of improving student achievement and maintaining a safe learning environment. The Board recognizes that improving student achievement is a comprehensive TK-12 effort, which encompasses all student groups and subject areas, and that maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment is critical to student success.
Priority 1: Maximize Student Achievement
- Offer robust academic programs and consistent, research-based intervention programs
- Accelerate learning and close opportunity gaps for all student groups
- Increase student attendance to maximize student access to high-quality instruction
Priority 2: Foster a Positive Culture of Learning
- Ensure equitable teaching and learning opportunities led by excellence
- Support culturally relevant curriculum that emphasizes inclusion
- Increase school connectedness, trust, and understanding for students, parents, and families
- Strengthen relationships with families and school communities
Priority 3: Ensure the Health and Safety of Students and Employees
- Strengthen mental health support and programs
- Ensure best practices for safe and healthy learning environments
- Support physical, social, and emotional wellbeing
Priority 4: Support a Thriving Workforce to Benefit Student Learning
- Recruit, hire, and retain the best talent that supports our diverse students
- Enhance professional growth of all employees to meet district and student needs
- Strengthen collaboration with labor partners
Priority 5: Maintain District Financial Responsibility
- Ensure the fiscal health of the District
- Implement a fiscal plan to preserve the District resources
- Plan for the District’s future educational and facility needs