MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO

In accordance with the principles and with the spirit of American democracy, Mountain View-Gotebo Public Schools believe that all students can learn. Programs of study in Mountain View-gotebo Public Schools will address the development of academic, personal/social, and career/vocational competencies of students necessary for living in a global 21st century society. "Building Learners for Life" - The Mtn. View - Gotebo Board of Education believes that the schools are maintained to provide the opportunities of education to all of the children, the youth, and, as it may be wise and practical, to the adults of the community in accordance with the abilities, needs, and interests of each. it believes that all decisions made and actions taken concerning the schools should in every respect be directed toward the fulfillment of the above purpose. The board also believes that the abilities, needs, and interests of those who attend Mtn. View - Gotebo schools should, in so far as possible, be identified as a basis for the educational program to be provided. it believes further that, through the proper education of individuals, the educational needs of the community, the state, and the nation will be met. It recognizes that the overall goals of schools in a democratic country should come from the people themselves and be defined so that all may know what they are; that the board of education should seek the means by which these goals can be obtained; and that the professional staff of the schools should be free to perform the technical services in the ways necessary to attain these goals. It recognizes that a high degree of cooperation in the common purpose between the citizens and the agencies of the community, the board of education, the personnel of the school system, and those who attend the schools is indispensable.