The Salem School District is a dynamic organization dedicated to quality lifelong education.

Beliefs
* Learning is a lifelong process
* Every member of society shares the responsibility for education
* Each person has worth
* Growth cannot occur without change
* All people can learn
* Society has the responsibility to impart basic human values
* Every person is responsible for the safety and well-being of each other
* Any society survives only as it effectively communicates its ideas and beliefs
* A person's uniqueness defines his/her identity
* Everyone has a right to equal opportunity
* The ultimate self-satisfaction is doing the best that one can do
* Each individual has the right and responsibility for self-determination
* Each person is responsible for his/her actions

Policies
* Nothing will take precedence over the primary/secondary educational program
* Failure is not an option
* We will practice participatory management at every level of the organization
* We will not allow enrollment fluctuations to affect the quality of program offerings

Objectives
* To be the first choice educational service for 100% of Salem's population
* Learners will master 100% of competencies which ensure their self-sufficiency
* To guarantee each learner has the knowledge and skills to progress to the next level of education or career of his or her choice
* Learners will achieve to their potential

Strategies
Strategy 1
We will redefine student achievement, its evaluation and delivery.

Strategy 2
We will establish a supportive and challenging environment for professional growth, motivation and competency for all staff.

Strategy 3
We will establish educational structures and time that address the needs of learners of all ages.

Strategy 4
We will maximize the human resources of the community to sustain a respectful learning environment.

Strategy 5
We will establish effective internal and external communications.