DPS exists to serve and educate our students. We value the voices of those who we serve, and seek to build a system that provides the high-quality public education our students need and deserve. Below are the core values that will guide our community engagement throughout the superintendent search:
- Transparency: Our community will understand our process
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Partnering with firms who can authentically engage with our community and support in finding superintendent candidates who can do the same
- Community Informed: Community feedback will inform our process
- Access and Influence: Our community will have access to our process to consult, be involved, and/or collaborate at each phase
- Anti-Bias: The board will participate in anti-bias training and will prioritize hiring a candidate who can represent DPS students and community
- Valued: Stakeholders feel valued and their needs are considered and may/can be met
