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Core Beliefs Related to Reopening Aldine ISD

We will reopen our physical buildings as fast as we can but as slow as we must, all while continuing to provide choices and opportunities for our students.

1. We will prioritize safety.

The emotional, mental, and physical safety of the Aldine ISD community is our top priority. Therefore, we will reopen our schools when it is safe to do so. We will always follow all state and local guidelines. When we reopen, we will do so based on a phased reopening schedule with additional precautions and protective measures in place.

2. We will work collaboratively to define our new way forward.

We will reopen the doors of our schools and facilities. This is a given. When we do so, it will be based on a plan that was developed collaboratively with all of our stakeholders. While we will consider the decisions of other organizations and neighboring school districts, we will ultimately do what is best for the Aldine community, which includes students, families, staff, and partners. 

3. We will never stop learning.

Our students and staff will continue to have access to learning, whether virtual, in-person or a hybrid model. Toward that end, the district will actively pursue equitable learning models that provide access to the tools and resources needed for all methods of learning. Additionally, we will need to be nimble during this challenging time, continually assessing feedback and lessons we have learned throughout the journey. That feedback will be used to guide how we make additional decisions and plans.

4. We will align our decisions with our strategic priorities to ensure our goals are achieved.

We are learning valuable lessons during this challenging and unprecedented time. These lessons will be utilized to ensure that all of our strategic initiatives: Student Achievement, School Culture, Mission-Driven Leadership, Organizational Efficiency, and Community Engagement and Outreach. Being fiscally sound and data-driven is top of mind as we make decisions on how to best provide students and staff with the tools and resources they need to be successful.