If we believe . . . . The system of educational ideas provides for the development and maintenance of effective instructional programs and appropriate allocation of human and fiscal resources for scholarly activity by all individuals affected by the school. Faculty, administrators, and support personnel are employed not only because of demonstrated competence in the classroom, but also because of their records of continuous scholarly activity. Scholarly activity is a major responsibility of the administration, the professional staff, and the student body. Human beings whose lives are affected by the school recognize and accept the proposition that cultural diversity among these individuals is a valuable resource that should be continually nurtured in the public school environment.
Scholarly experimentation is based on professional standards for conducting research activities.
Evaluation of human performance and instructional programs is conducted to ensure that the public school is a scholarly community. Caring individuals. . . . The student's home setting . The school board . The city and county commissions .