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DISTRICT MISSION: OUR PURPOSE
Empowering every learner to achieve their highest potential through academic excellence and quality opportunities.VISION:  WHAT WE INTEND TO CREATEThe vision of Delano Public Schools is to promote and sustain excellence through:
  • Comprehensive and Relevant Education Programs
  • Safe and Supportive Environments
  • Exceptional Staff
  • Responsible Resource Management
  • Community Partnerships

Core Values of a Tiger

Drivers of Our Words and Actions

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  • Excellence: commitment to exceeding expectations.
  • Teamwork: collaboration, communication and mutual support.
  • Belonging: everyone feels welcomed, valued, safe, respected and included.
  • Grit: resilience to face challenges with courage and determination.

Strategic Direction

Focus of Our Improvement Efforts

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  • Improving student academic outcomes through relevant, responsive, and inclusive educational programming.
  • Prioritizing safety, positive behavior and supportive relationships to ensure a culture of belonging.
  • Advancing professional growth to encourage collaboration, shared responsibility, and commitment.
  • Ensuring efficiency and consistency in systems and standards within district facilities, resources and operations.
  • Enhancing and engaging community partnerships.

Where it began

In 2023, Delano Public Schools launched a comprehensive strategic planning process. The strategic plan and roadmap were created with input from Delano Public Schools students, staff, families and community members, focusing on future system-wide improvements to enhance outcomes for students.

The District used a planning process called “Classroom to Boardroom,” which resulted in a comprehensive system-wide strategic plan developed from the classroom level up to the school board. The strategic plan includes the development of clear descriptions of the Desired Daily Experience for students, families and staff. More than 100 Delano Public School students, families and staff participated in various focus groups and the data that resulted in the Desired Daily Experiences.

The Roadmap, which includes the District’s mission, vision, values and strategic directions, was adopted by the Delano Public School, School Board during its May 19, 2025 school board meeting. The roadmap is "how" we do things and establishes the overarching direction for District, serving as the basis for all the work done in the district and providing a measuring stick for success.