This culture is characterized by teamwork and clear communication that support continuous improvement.

Individuals in this culture share responsibility for leadership, decision making and communication.  This responsibility maintains and develops partnerships among students, families, schools, and community.  All members of this culture demonstrate mutual respect, positive attitudes, flexibility and open-mindedness.

This culture is sustained through shared vision, values and resources that guide daily decisions.  These cultural values endure changes in leadership among all partners.

We will work in teams with families and community partners to accomplish common goals and advance the vision of the district.  We will use a variety of means to enhance communication among students, schools, families and the community.

Improve family/community communication
Evaluate policies, procedures and practices to improve family/community communication.

Improve internal communications
Evaluate and improve the district's internal communications.

Collaborative culture
Evaluate and improve the collaborative culture in the district and each school.

1. Establish and support family programs and resources throughout the district and community.
2. Develop a volunteer service program to recruit, train, and recognize members of the learning community.
3. Collaborate with community agencies, schools, governments, businesses, and inter generational groups to meet the academic and social needs of our learning community.
4. Provide shared decision making opportunities and training for the board, administration, association, staff, and families.
5. Collaborate with community and governmental agencies to encourage cultural diversity.

Communication Strategy
To communicate the needs and accomplishments of the district, we will...

1. Update the district communication plan
2. Inform the community of school activities utilizing a variety of media and the key communicators network.
3. Utilize family coordinators and Parent Teacher Organizations for the purpose of improving communication and sharing ideas to foster more family involvement.
4. Establish a collaborative network of real estate agents, city development staff, Chamber of Commerce, Pekin Park District, and employers in recruiting prospective newcomers to Pekin.
5. Create a district profile to be included in a community informational packet.
6. Utilize technologies (telephony, web page, email, etc.) to their fullest.
7. Enhance communications with District 303 and feeder districts.
8. Improve communication with families.
9. Improve communications with district and contracted employees.