For our students.

Equitable access to safe and appropriate learning environments and curricula for all students
High levels of support for each student, including 504 Plans and alternative learning programs
Continued focus on Early Childhood screening and learning as the groundwork for future success
Ongoing implementation of the structured literacy approach aligned with the Minnesota READ Act, utilizing phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and language-rich activities and games
Ongoing piloting and implementation of the Savvas enVision Math curriculum by 2028-29
A strong sense of belonging and a re-centering of the school community and relationships in daily life, fostering higher attendance and graduation rates as well as improving behaviors
Reintegration of technical education at each high school
A sense of fun and camaraderie about learning in every building and program

For our communities.

Continuous communication and dialogue with students, staff and community members for problem-solving and improvement
Staying the course of the Strategic Plan of 2022-25, up for renewal to 2030 in fall 2026
Transparency and accessibility in all RPS and School Board duties and operations
Support for and expansion of community schools programs throughout RPS
Support, equity, and inclusion for teachers and all RPS staff members
A commitment to monitoring programs and using research to adjust practices and goals as needed for continued success

Ensuring staff and student access to all types of learning, knowledge, and media
Maintaining current levels of educational funding at the state and federal levels
Recruitment and retention of teachers and staff of color
Using AI and other technology as a tools within a framework of organic critical thinking