Study of the Mount Diablo Unified School District - Mt. Diablo Unified ...

Introduction and Peer District Comparisons• Assume responsibility for the educational and individual needs ofstudents.• Support each other in achieving meaningful outcomes to enableindividuals to experience success.• Use technology to access, manage and communicate information.• Collaborate to achieve mutual goals.• Encourage students to become responsible citizens in a democraticsociety.The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is to be a district in which all schools:• Provide effective instruction as the focus of all activity.• Provide a safe, secure, nurturing, and stimulating learningenvironment.• Arrange time and space around the needs of the student.• Are recognized and supported for their individuality and culture.• Support students in achieving meaningful outcomes to prepare themto be successful adults.According to the district Web site, MDUSD is governed by the Board of Education whichconsists of five elected members. The board’s goals are as follows:• Improve the achievement of all students and close the achievement gap.• Improve attendance and reduce lost average daily attendance (ADA).• Insure access to all programs and services for all students.• Improve maintenance and facilities and appearance of the grounds.• Address legal and programmatic mandates.• Support new program initiatives.– Career Integrated Academics– Early childhood education– Smaller Learning Communities• Maintain sound fiscal procedures and practices.The California Department of Education reports that MDUSD enrolls over 4,000 specialeducation students, approximately 11 percent of the student population. The 2008‐09adopted budget for special education was $70,979,394 with a budget encroachment of$33,935,447. Exhibit 1‐2 displays the Department of Pupil Services and Special Educationorganization in MDUSD.MGT of America, Inc. Page 1‐5