Board Goals

Mission Statement: Empowering lifelong learners to be engaged citizens who positively impact their local and global community.

• Develop and maintain a culture where learning remains our first priority
• Advocate and practice true accountability based on measurement of individual student progress over time, regardless of external mandates
• Cultivate a consistent, strong, district-wide balanced curriculum based on ongoing needs assessments supporting all students
• Establish high expectations with a curriculum fostering inquiry, critical thinking, civic responsibility and exemplary citizenship
• Cultivate a network of professional learning communities addressing the educational needs of every child in our district
• Foster continuous improvement in teaching, learning, technology and leadership
• Foster and support an advanced digital learning environment
• Establish goals for individual campuses that incorporate both measurable and intangible factors

• Honor the dedication and professionalism of all staff
• Celebrate, respect and promote the value of diversity in our Denton ISD Community
• Support a working environment ensuring open and transparent communication
• Establish high expectations for success
• Instill in students a love of lifelong learning
• Foster a positive, welcoming environment encouraging parent and community partnerships
• Promote mental health, physical wellness and social-emotional well-being
• Effectively communicate achievements and recognitions to the Denton ISD community

• Recruit, employ and retain high quality teachers
• Remain committed to providing equitable and outstanding opportunities for every student on every campus
• Work with the community in planning and facility development
• Utilize citizens’ advisory committees to focus on short and long-term tasks
• Adjust policies and procedures to address rapid growth and changing demographics, nurturing our strong sense of community
• Demonstrate effective and efficient management of district resources
• Provide leadership and/or oversight to ensure District meets all fiscal, legal and regulatory requirements
• Encourage teachers and staff to pursue advanced degrees
• Pursue energy efficiency and conservation principles
• Develop a budget focused on student and professional learning
• Maintain a diverse workforce

• Support college, career, military and life readiness
• Engage students in extracurricular clubs and organizations
• Advocate for public education across the state and nation
• Develop academic skills and interpersonal relationships necessary for student success in college, the workplace and for life