Our mission is to challenge and inspire every student to become a lifelong learner and a resilient, independent, literate, caring, creative, responsible world citizen.

Our Beliefs and Commitments

We believe that…

• Educating children is our first priority.
• Education is a community-wide responsibility and requires the active engagement of all stakeholders.
• The individual worth of each child must be celebrated.
• Every student can learn and deserves an equal opportunity to learn.
• Every student has special gifts and talents to be discovered and nurtured.
• Positive attitude and effort lead to accomplishment.
• Physical activity, the arts and play are essential elements of a comprehensive education.
• Education must focus on active learning, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We are committed to …

• Empowering students to become resourceful learners who can apply their knowledge.
• Challenging each student to reach his/her full potential.
• Respecting individual and community values.
• Integrating 21st-century technology throughout our school.
• Investing in our professional staff to enhance instruction.
• Developing and retaining exemplary teachers.
• Providing a safe, secure and positive environment.
• Managing our financial resources efficiently and effectively.
• Advancing the Bethany School District together as a community.

This document details the working agreement between the Bethany Board of Education and its teachers, represented by the Bethany Education Association (BEA), can be found on our district website.