East Stroudsburg Area School District

Beliefs

As a result of a consensus building process involving professional staff members, support staff members, a school board member, community/business representatives, parents and students, the Strategic Planning Steering Committee (SPSC) formulated the mission statement for the school district. Its development was based on a review and analysis of the material generated through a district-conducted survey involving all segments of the school community resulting in the identification of beliefs, strengths and weaknesses and opportunities and threats. The beliefs of the School District appear below.

We believe that:

All students can learn.

All students have the right to an education in a safe environment.

All students should embrace diversity.

Motivation is essential for learning.

Clear and consistent discipline creates a positive school community.

All members of the educational community should be treated with mutual respect.

School, family and community partnership is vital to student self-confidence and success.

Competence in technological skills is imperative for future productivity.

Continuous evaluation and improvement of the educational system is essential.

Financial support of education is a meaningful investment in the entire community.

Pennsylvania school districts shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Patricia Baughman, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Administration Office, East Stroudsburg Area School District, North Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 or call (570) 424-8500.