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.

Clear, concise, regular and reliable communication is accomplished by using common language, active   listening, and timely contacts.  Teachers and other staff members communicate a positive attitude of respect and clarity of purpose.  Communication focuses upon setting, reviewing and achieving academic, school and social goals.  Communication activities are characterized by a responsiveness to the needs of others and facilitate a respectful open minded caring attitude.

We communicate from school to home to ensure student success.

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.

            Conferences with teachers and parents are scheduled in November, March and May of 
             each year.

            The Jefferson School Leadership Team meets once a month during the school year.
            You may click here for the minutes of the last meeting.  To contact the members of the team,
             click here.

            Here is a link to the Jefferson School weekly calendar.

            Here is a link to the District 108 calendar.

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