Policy 8001

Purpose and Functions

Statement of Purpose

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 09/23/2008
Related policies & regulations:  
Legal references:  79-701. 79-702

 

The Lincoln Board of Education supports the educational mission of the State of Nebraska as established by the legislature:

1. Offer each individual the opportunity to develop competence in the basic skills of communications, computations and knowledge of basic facts concerning the environment, history and society;
2. Offer each individual the opportunity to develop higher order thinking and problem-solving skills by means of adequate preparation in mathematics, science, the social sciences and foreign languages and through appropriate and progressive use of technology;
3. Inspire in each individual the ability and desire to continue learning throughout his or her life;
4. Encourage knowledge and understanding of political society and democracy in order to foster active participation therein;
5. Encourage the creative potential of each individual through exposure to the fine arts and humanities;
6. Encourage a basic understanding of and aid the development of good health habits; and
7. Offer each individual the opportunity for career exploration and awareness.