Mission

To encourage open and constructive dialogue throughout the district that builds appreciation and greater support for Springfield Public Schools.

Our Beliefs:

All individuals associated with the Springfield Public Schools are expected to treat each other with dignity and respect, to advocate positively for the learning of students and to embrace the commonly held values of service, integrity, fairness, kindness, openness, equity, and responsibility.

To accomplish this, we believe that:

-Parents are the primary educators of their children. Therefore, we are committed to actively engaging parents in the education of their children.
-Students are responsible for active participation in their learning process. Therefore, we shall provide students the opportunity to pursue their maximum potential in a safe, positive and challenging learning environment.
-Staff members will focus on high expectations for themselves and students. Therefore, we are committed to working with staff to define the expectations for their respective responsibilities, to develop a system of accountability to measure achievement of these expectations and to provide the on-going staff development and support needed to achieve these expectations.
-A representative republic depends upon educated citizens. It is the responsibility of all stakeholders, including the community and governmental bodies to support public education. Therefore, as elected representatives, the Board of Education shall solicit the fiscal, moral and volunteer support needed to achieve the District’s mission and goals and hold itself accountable for the effective and efficient use of same.

The Springfield Public Schools shall be a national leader in academic and student development. In addition to the mastery of basic skills, students shall be engaged in challenging academic programs designed to allow students to reach their highest potential.

Vision

The Springfield Public Schools shall be a national leader in academic and student development. In addition to the mastery of basic skills, students shall be engaged in challenging academic programs designed to allow