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ST, LOUIS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY

PHILOSOPHY, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

PHILOSOPHY

School-Based Management

The Board of Education believes that School-Based Management (SBM) is the most effective way for schools and their communities to make the decisions needed to implement reforms in teaching and learning that will result in improved student achievement for all children.

SBM is based on the belief that the best decisions about education are made by those closest to students. Schools and their communities, therefore, will have increased authority and responsibility for making decisions that will lead to improved performance by all those involved in the education of our children.

SBM is not an end in itself; it is a restructuring process by which the culture, organization and practices of the District change so that learning and teaching are improved. The Board expects that central office and support units will work with schools to provide the services they need to achieve their goals as well as the goals of the District.

The Board of Education also expects that all departments, services and support services of the District, including other educational initiatives, will be consistent with the principles of SBM and will function within a SBM framework.

Policy adopted: July 9, 1996