Mission Statement & Philosophy

Oak Grove School District 68 Mission Statement

Educating and inspiring students to reach their full potential.

We Believe…

• Children are our primary focus: each has value and unique potential
• In facing challenges and learning from outcomes
• Individuals learn in a safe and engaging physical and emotional environment
• Collaboration among children, staff, administration and community enhances learning
• Differentiated instruction provides opportunities to maximize learning
• In collaborative communication 
• In providing unique educational opportunities

Parameters

• We will abide by policies and district governance documents
• We will comply with external mandates
• We will be prudent stewards of all the school’s resources
• We will hold each other accountable for high professional standards
• We will execute our master facility plan consistent with our educational standards

No program or service will be accepted or continued or discontinued unless it is consistent with our Strategic Plan

Strategic Governance Model

Board of Education

• Strategic Role

To set the organizational vision, targets, aspirations and policies

Administration

• Tactical Role

To develop planning steps, cost benefit analysis, timing of strategy implementation and deployment

Teacher/Educational Support Personnel

• Operational Role

To implement changes and strategic initiatives in classrooms