• We believe that being a student-centered system means prioritizing student voice; centering students’ needs in our decision-making; empowering students to share their ideas, perspectives and aspirations; and fostering a sense of ownership in their learning.

We believe in holding high expectations and providing high support for all students and adults, which requires us to disrupt barriers and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities and resources so that all students and adults can reach their highest potential.

We believe in building strong relationships and fostering an environment of respect, trust, transparency, and empathy for all, because it empowers individuals to thrive. ”.

We believe in and honor the unique strengths and assets that all students, staff, and families bring to SVUSD. We recognize that the path to success is varied, and we value and see each member of our community in their hardest moments, knowing that mistakes and challenges are a part of learning.

We believe that in order to have a healthy and thriving school district we must have an abundance of positive and supportive collaboration with all members of the community.

We believe that creativity is essential in empowering our students, adults, and school community to explore new ideas, take risks, solve problems, and bring unique perspectives to the forefront.

We believe that climate change is real and solutions start with us. We believe that global environmental awareness should be non-judgemental and that sustainable environmental practices should be part of district operations.