Dare To Believe…We Can And We Will!!! Survey

3.Please select the TOP 3 beliefs that resonate with you the most.(Required.)

All members of the KCPS community are collectively responsible for the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students.

Our students can meet high expectations and achieve at high levels.

Our students deserve a safe (physical, social, & emotional) learning environment/experience, in which they can thrive and realize their potential.

Our students have the capacity to be readers, writers, and effective communicators.

A sense of belonging in students facilitates authentic connection, affirmation and empowerment.

Our students have inherent value and worth, and deserve to be seen, heard, affirmed and empowered.

Other (feel free to add a belief statement or share your thoughts about the beliefs that are already listed)

4.Please select the TOP 3 guiding principles that resonate with you the most.(Required.)

Equity
Intentionality around removing barriers and closing access, opportunity, and resource gaps for all KCPS students and stakeholders. (staff, families and community partners/members) Our work is grounded in our understanding of the 4 components of equity.
· Access
· Representation
· Meaningful Participation
· High Outcomes

Liberation
Courageously identify, call-out, and dismantle systems of inequity and oppression that have historically and contemporarily silenced, erased, dismissed and disadvantaged people of marginalized communities.
· Freedom from racist, discriminatory, and inequitable practices, language, decision-making and systems, as a culture of inclusion and care is established.
· Freedom from low expectations, deficit thinking, and acceptance of poor performance and outcomes.
· Freedom from status quo thinking and practices, as creativity and innovation characterize our approach to teaching, learning, leading and working.

Excellence
· Establish a culture of high expectations for all stakeholders, with a focus on outcomes and accountability.
· Attention to detail, precision and care in all areas/aspects of our work.
· Clearly outlined district goals/priorities to align and focus our work and efforts.
· Clearly outlined key performance indicators that serve to provide an indication of progress toward successful obtainment of goals/priorities.

Joy
· Educators pique the curiosity and creativity in students, as they explore new ideas, solve real-world issues, and develop solutions to complex problems, both collectively and individually.
· Voice of the student is valued, sought-after, amplified and reflected in instructional practice, goal-setting, decision-making, and all aspects of the school community.
· Recognize and celebrate the achievements/successes of students, staff and families.
· Make space for individual and collective contributions to enhance a sense of unity of purpose, effort and responsibility.

Connection
· Relationships between student, teacher and parent/caregiver are valued and fostered.
· Cultural learning tools of students leveraged in the school/classrooms to promote student learning and acceleration.
· Curriculum and reading material serve as “windows, mirrors and sliding glass doors” developing students’ sense of self and understanding of the lived experiences of others in the world.
· Empathy, listening and grace are prioritized as we actively seek to recognize and acknowledge the humanity of others.

Other (feel free to add a guiding principle or share your thoughts about the guiding principles that are already listed)