Vision, Mission and Beliefs - Associated School Boards of South Dakota
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Vision, Mission and Beliefs
In March 2009, the ASBSD Board of Directors approved a new set of guiding statements that provide leadership for the organization.
 
Vision
South Dakota students are positioned to individually excel and responsibly contribute in the 21st Century. School board members are engaged local leaders who embrace their role in providing responsive, transformative education systems that maximize South Dakota's investment in public education.
 
Mission
ASBSD advances public education by empowering local school board leaders and advocating for a thriving public education system.
 
Beliefs
Associated School Boards of South Dakota believes:
  • All students can learn. 
  • All students can achieve. 
  • Learning is a journey that never ends.  
  • Every student has a right to a holistic high-quality public education.
  • Public education is essential for a free, self-governing society.
  • Local governance is vital for effective, efficient and innovative public school districts. 
  • High quality public education is an investment.
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