0200 - Mission Statement

The mission of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is to “transform lives through education.” Working in collaboration with school districts, other agencies, families and our community partners, we provide leadership, advocacy and services to ensure innovative, inspiring educational practices. This endeavor is essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of our communities.

The following belief statements support the mission statement:

We believe that…

1. The human mind is incredibly powerful and through life-long learning has unlimited potential.
2. All people have value, and deserve to be treated equally with dignity and respect.
3. Each person is unique, has purpose and can make a powerful contribution to the good of humanity.
4. Character, governed by integrity, builds positive relationships that transform lives.
5. People are meant to serve and care for each other.
6. Faith, hope, love and compassion are essential to a positive life experience.
7. Individuals have the power to make choices, which ultimately determine their course in life.
8. Communities are interdependent, and grow stronger through collaboration and communication.
9. There is strength in unity.

Approved: April 19, 1994
Revised: November 17, 2015