RRPS Beliefs and Core Values:

Beliefs
When the district was formed in 1994, the following beliefs guided our efforts and served as the foundational principles for the district. These foundational beliefs were reviewed and minor changes made by the Strategic Planning Committee. These beliefs will remain an important part of our strategic planning document.

• The family is the core of life and the foundation of society.
• Every person has value.
• People have a basic need to belong.
• Everyone's potential is unique and unlimited.
• Dedication and hard work foster personal pride and achievement.
• People are responsible for their own actions.
• Commitment is the energy that drives us to our achievement.
• Ethical behavior is essential for a healthy community.
• Mutual respect builds trust and harmony.
• Communication and teamwork are essential to build a common goal.
• Learning is a life-long process.
• Together with our children, we build the future.
• School, family, and community partnerships are critical to student success.
• Every person has a responsibility to make positive contributions to society.
• All children can learn.

Core Values
As a Charter School District, we embrace the eleven Malcolm Baldrige Education Criteria Core Values to guide our daily leadership and continuous improvement efforts throughout the district.

• Visionary Leadership
• Learning-Centered Education
• Organizational and Personal Learning
• Valuing Faculty, Staff and Partners
• Agility
• Focus on the Future
• Managing for Innovation
• Management by Fact
• Public Responsibility
• Focus on Result and Creating Value
• System Perspective