Unified School District 489 will strive to provide quality, professional staff, essential resources for effective teaching, and a safe learning environment in every facility. Unified School District 489 believes: • A strong public education system is vital to our community. • Fiscal accountability is our responsibility to the public. • Our school community values diversity in people and ideas. • The family is the primary influence on the child. • Education is a collaborative effort between home, school, and community. • Accurate and timely communication is essential. • Effective learning requires a safe and comfortable environment. • Appropriate class sizes facilitate optimal learning. • Growth and change are defining characteristics of a dynamic organization.