Mission, Vision & Collective Commitments

We, the Livonia Public Schools community, put the needs of our students and their education first. We promote a passion for learning and stand as a source of pride for our students, staff, families, and community - all of whom are essential to our shared success. We commit ourselves to this Shared Vision.

Enhancing Our Climate

We are a caring community that knows and lifts every student. Our staff, students, parents, and community members recognize and value the unique contributions each brings to our educational community. Therefore, we see a school district where we:

• Provide a safe, joyful, welcoming environment for all who enter, and a place where students are eager to learn.
• Respect, value, and trust one another.
• Celebrate the uniqueness of each individual with acceptance and understanding.
• Value open, collaborative participation among all stakeholders.
• Learn and grow in updated, well-maintained, and inviting spaces.
• Utilize innovative practices and technology

Engaging our learners

We are a learning community that inspires and motivates all students to reach their full learning potential. Therefore, we see a school district where students:

• Experience joy in learning.
• Are challenged to give their personal best.
• Have their unique learning needs met.
• Engage in opportunities that connect to the world around them.
• Are provided instruction that is guided by curriculum standards and purposeful assessments.

Empowering our staff

Every staff member’s contribution is vital to our organization. We are a district that has a deep commitment to holding ourselves to the highest standards while providing opportunities to learn and grow. Therefore, we see a school district where our empowered staff:

• Works collaboratively to improve student learning and well-being.
• Uses innovative, creative, and research-based ideas to support student success.
• Engages in meaningful and effective professional development.
• Utilizes technology and resources to enhance job effectiveness.

Pursuing Organizational excellence

We are an organization that pursues excellence with determination and commitment. Therefore, we see a school district as one that supports:

• Continuous improvement in all that we do.
• Hiring and retaining high-quality staff.
• Implementing innovative practices.
• Collaborative problem-solving and decision-making.
• Purposeful exploration of exemplary practices for educational excellence.

Preparing Our Students

We are a school district that prepares each student for his or her life journey. Therefore, we see a school district where students are:

• Persons of character who are contributing members of society and who seek opportunities to learn throughout their lives.
• Independent, confident, and hopeful, with the life skills to plan and build successful futures.
• Prepared with the academic skills necessary to pursue educational and career pathways.

This Shared Vision document provides the inspiration for our continuous improvement and the benchmarks by which we will evaluate our progress. We dedicate ourselves to these ideals.

The Livonia Public Schools Shared Vision provides the imagination of what we hope to become, and a blueprint for continuous improvement. The clarity of our Shared Vision and commitment to it is crucial to our success. We have identified the following Collective Commitments that will define the behaviors that lead us to our Shared Vision.

Our Priority: Learning

Learning is essential to our mission and vision for both students and staff. We are committed to individual and collective growth. We make learning come alive by engaging, empowering, and inspiring our students. Inclusion matters: we strive to provide for our students’ unique needs and abilites.

Our Environment

Our schools uphold a culture where a sense of belonging is at our core. We create positive, welcoming, and safe environments where all students, staff, and parents are eager to learn, work, and visit.

Our Practices

We are innovative and reflective in our practices - we actively seek a better way. Effort, growth and success are celebrated. We collaborate with diverse perspectives to achieve results beyond what is possible as individuals.

Our Communication

We engage in open and respectful communication with each other. Everyone has a voice and with that comes a responsibility to speak honestly, to listen to others, and to be part of the solution.

Our Resources

We utilize our resources with care and diligence. By investing thoughtfully today in our students, staff and schools, we build longevity and prosperity for the district tomorrow.

Our Interactions

Respect and integrity are foundational to our interactions. We model behaviors that foster our Community with Character.

We will honor, advance, and value these commitments; the education of our students depends on it.