We are seeking your input on the ANWSD Vision statement. The ANWSD Vision was collaboratively developed by members of the community, along with students and staff in 2017 when the district was newly merged. The vision statement is recorded below:

We envision a kind, collaborative, and creative community for all that nurtures a diverse and accessible learning environment. Students will flourish as critical thinkers and productive citizens, cultivating resilience in an ever-changing world.

ANWSD Policy A23 Community Engagement and Vision states that the School Board is responsible for periodically reviewing the vision for the district and making adjustments as needed according to input from the community and Superintendent.

To gather input we are using a new tool called Thought Exchange which allows us to gather meaningful feedback in ways that allow you- as participants- to engage with each other in the process. Our question for you is:

What do you value most about the ANWSD Vision and what would make it even better?

PARTICIPATE by clicking this link below

https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/278042343

Or Text the 9-digit code 278-042-343 to the phone number 728-55 to get a link to participate in this exchange

ANWSD VISION STATEMENT

ANWSD Board Statement Reaffirming its Commitment to Safe, Civil, and Anti-Racist Schools

The Superintendent and Directors of the Addison Northwest School District wish to reassure the members of our educational community in these uncertain times. We remain committed to maintaining safe and welcoming schools regardless of race, gender, disability, national origin, documentation, religion, sexual orientation, political orientation, or family income. In addition to compliance with the law, we also have a moral and ethical duty to protect all who pass through the doors of our schools and to provide our students with an equitable education.

The Board emphatically endorses and supports a learning environment and shared community void of hate, bias, bigotry, and racism. We condemn white supremacy and unequivocally believe that Black lives matter. We charge the members of the ANWSD community with creating a safe, civil, and kind learning environment. Everyone -- parents, students, staff, board members, community members -- must take seriously the need to speak openly against hate of all kinds. We will recognize, respond to, and redress bias and inequities in our systems, policies, and practices. We will create and sustain an equitable learning environment in which we treat one another with respect and dignity. We can each lead through example, and with this statement the ANWSD Board hereby reaffirms its commitment to providing an equitable, just, and inclusive learning environment for all students. _{December 14, 2020 Board adopted}