Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity

The Owosso Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender

identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected

category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. In addition, arrangements can be made to

ensure that the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or participation. The following compliance officers have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures: Mark Erickson, Asst. Principal, Owosso High School, 765 E. North St.,

Owosso, MI 48867, (989) 723-8231 or Beverly White, Human Resources Director, 645 Alger St., Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 723-8131.

Goal: Together we will implement strategies that result in students who possess: Strategies:

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Effective oral and written communication

The ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information

High character, curiosity, and imagination

The ability to network, collaborate, and lead

The ability to succeed in the global marketplace

Entrepreneurial skills

A patriotic spirit and understanding that sacrifices made by others are for the

good of humankind

Measurement:

Scores on district and state assessments

Customer satisfaction surveys

Success of Owosso graduates

Evaluations of team members

Citizenship of Owosso customers/graduates

Character of Owosso customers/graduates

Goal: Together we will ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students. Strategies:

Provide schools that facilitate a 21st century academic environment

Provide an infrastructure that facilitates a 21st century academic environment

Ensure team members place the safety and security of customers as priority number one

Measurement:

Student Information Database report

Customer satisfaction survey data

Customer comments

Goal: Together we will build a culture where everyone has

ownership in students’ success. Strategies:

Conduct open, honest, and courageous conversations between

team members

Evaluate team members efficiently, effectively, frequently, and

honestly

Positively reinforce highly effective team members

Encourage leadership roles in the district for highly effective

staff members

Demand high expectations for all team members

Measurement:

Customer satisfaction surveys

Team members’ evaluations

Assessment data (formative and summative)

Goal: Together we will promote Owosso Public Schools

through marketing, branding, and developing customer

loyalty. Strategies:

Provide professional development opportunities related to cus-

tomer loyalty

Greet our customers in a positive, timely, and helpful manner

Speak positively in the community about our school district and

our community

Frequently provide positive communication with students and

parents

Work with community businesses and organizations to promote

our schools and our community

Measurement:

Customer satisfaction surveys

Enrollment

“If you are good enough, people will do the talking for you”