Skip to navigation Northfield Public Schools Menu HOME ABOUT MISSION & GUIDING DOCUMENTS CURRENT: STRATEGIC PLAN ABOUT Departments & Services Mission & Guiding Documents Strategic Plan Master Facilities Plan District Committees School Board Charter School Support Handbooks Staff Directory Enrollment Transportation Volunteer Northfield Public Schools, ISD #659 201 Orchard Street South Northfield, MN 55057 PHONE: 507.663.0600 FAX: 507.663.0611 Send an Email MATT HILLMANN, ED.D., Superintendent Email the Superintendent Staff Directory STRATEGIC PLAN Outlining Our Vision, Mission, Beliefs, Strategies and Priorities Our strategic plan, adopted in October 2016, is comprised of our vision, mission, beliefs, strategies, and priorities. The strategic plan was developed with the help of 186 participants who provided input to the Northfield Board of Education in August and September 2016. Download Plan En Español Our Vision We will prepare every student for lifelong success within a world-class learning environment with a commitment to community partnerships and sustainability. Our Mission The mission of Northfield Public Schools is to deliver educational excellence that empowers all learners to engage in our dynamic world. Beliefs PUBLIC EDUCATION We believe that public education is the foundation of our democratic republic. LEARNING We believe that everyone can learn and has unique gifts and talents that must be nurtured and valued. We believe that learning is a lifelong, multi-faceted process that involves more than academics. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY We believe that education is the collective responsibility of our students, families, schools and communities. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT We believe that everyone in our schools has the right to a positive learning environment that provides physical, emotional and intellectual safety, and nurtures mutual respect, responsibility and rigor. DECISION-MAKING We believe decisions must be based on the district’s mission and beliefs and relevant sources of information. We believe in an open decision-making process that invites honest dialogue. DIVERSITY We believe that all learners have a right to equitable access to educational opportunities. Strategies QUALITY EDUCATION We will hire and retain highly qualified educators and provide them with ongoing support and training to deliver high quality instruction that meets the unique needs of all learners. STEWARDSHIP We will consistently demonstrate good stewardship by analyzing information, prioritizing needs and managing our financial, physical and human resources to support our mission. CLIMATE We will create and strengthen an environment that fosters mutual respect, responsibility and rigor, and ensures the right to physical, emotional and intellectual safety for every person. COMMUNICATIONS/PARTNERSHIPS We will build and strengthen bridges of open communication that engage staff, students, families and communities as effective partners in education. CURRICULAR OUTCOMES We will implement a consistent, comprehensive and challenging set of curricular outcomes that reach and engage all learners. DIVERSITY We will implement plans and practices that foster full participation by all learners and that address issues that include, but are not limited to, race, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, language, disabilities and socio-economic factors. Priorities ONGOING Prioritize recruiting and retaining diverse staff. Robust core subject instruction. NEAR-TERM Building and fostering relationships – commitment to social/emotional health for all. Develop a long-term solution that allows for reasonable class sizes while maintaining financial stability. Spaces that are modern, innovative, creative and flexible. Equitable opportunities and support for all career and college paths. NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ISD #659 201 Orchard Street South, Northfield, MN 55057 p 507.663.0600 / f 507.663.0611 Our Schools QUICK LINKS CONTACT EMPLOYMENT NEWS REPORT AN ABSENCE STAFF DIRECTORY PRIVACY POLICY Site Map Back to Top © 2021 Northfield Public Schools. All Rights Reserved.