MISSION & BOARD CORE VALUES

Mission

The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel.

Board Core Values

As elected members of the Governing Board of the San Marcos Unified School District, we accept the high honor and trust that has been placed in us to ensure that the students of the district receive an outstanding education that prepares them to be Future Ready in the 21st century. The following core values underlie our work as a Board and the decisions we make for our students and staff:

Innovation

We support and encourage innovative programs that challenge, inspire, and prepare students for the 21st century world of work and citizenship.

Equity

We believe that the Portrait of a Graduate is a promise we have made to every SMUSD student, and that this promise will be realized through systems, policies, and experiences that promote equitable outcomes for all.

Highly Trained Staff

We believe that we will meet our goals for students by providing exceptional ongoing professional development and training for all SMUSD teachers, administrators and support staff.

Relationships

We believe that respectful and collaborative relationships with district students, staff, families, employee associations, and the broader San Marcos community will support our efforts to meet the needs of all students.

We believe that innovative programs, high levels of student achievement, outstanding professional development and strong relationships will continue to position SMUSD as a destination district for students, families and employees for years to come.