Superintendent - Operating Statement & Principles
Operating Statement:
Norfolk Public Schools will become a "world class" educational system.
In a world-class school system:
- All students possess the habits of powerful literacy.
- All gaps are eliminated while increasing achievement for all.
- All schools exceed local, state, national and international standards.
- All students are prepared to access productive options and opportunities upon graduation.
Operating Principles:
Expect & Achieve Excellence
- Demonstrate high expectations for all
- Model pride & passion for the work
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Be a Lifelong Teacher & Learner
- Create a community of learners
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Be a Team Player
- Capitalize on individual strengths
- Communicate & Compromise
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Improve Continuously
- Use Data
- Expect and anticipate success
- Involve stakeholders
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Be Personally Accountable
- Accept responsibility for success
- Collaborate with stakeholders
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Take Risks, Be Innovative & Have Fun
- Think creatively
- Reward success
- Learn from failure
- Never give up
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Be a Leader
- Build leadership capacity in self & others
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