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Board Priorities

Board of Education Priorities

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