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The PUSD new strategic plan was developed through collaboration with many groups, including students, staff, parents and community members. Our mission is to empower "our students to make a better world". Our vision for our students is to help them become "resourceful, resilient, responsible and engaged world citizens." We continue to make growth and have witnessed cutstanding academic achievement by our students. She noted we have approximately 15,000 students, 9 elementary schools, 3 middle school, 2 comprehensive high schools and 1 alternative high school. • 34.36% Asian • 9.29% Latino • 2.43% Black • 53.28% White • 0.65% Native American Superintendent Ahmadi reviewed the Core Values...We believe... • with guidance and support all students can reach their greatest potential • it is our responsibility to inspire curiosity and a passion for lifelong learning • all students and staff have the right to a safe and respectful learning environment that fosters positive connections • in providing learning that is innovative, irresistible, creative, relevant and rigorous • in ensuring a culture and climate that promotes a highly skilled, dedicated and passionate educational team • public education should focus on the whole child, provide equitable opportunities for all students, and create socially responsible individuals with character and integrity. District Goals — to meet the challenge of the 21st Century and changing student, community and societal needs, it is imperative that... • Curriculum/Instruction — all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or gender will be college/career ready upon graduation. Optimize student learning by utilizing innovative technologies. • Personal Growth — Empower all students to develop character, compassion, civility, and community consciousness. • Fiscal Stewardship — Students will be central to all fiscal decisions. Ensure fiscal health through investing in today while planning for tomorrow. • Learning Environment — All students and staff are provided with a high-quality physical environment that facilitates teaching and learning. Every student and staff will feel safe, respected and enjoy positive connections. High Performing School District—2012 API • CA State API —779 • Pleasanton's API —915 • Graduation Rate — 97.5% • School Attendance Rate — 97.5% Superintendent Ahmadi highlighted the following areas and shared the details in: • API Growth over the last seven years • Narrowing the Achievement Gap • Access to Rigorous Courses and High Academic Achievement • Abundant Options for Students Support Services for Students: • Mental health services • Character education programs Joint City Council and PUSD Board Minutes Page 9 of 11 January 28, 2013