Avondale Board of Education
The Avondale Board of Education aims to ensure a quality education for every student within the Avondale School District. The Board of Education consists of members working hard to establish goals, strategies, and achievement-driven actions through meetings and strategic planning.
The public is encouraged to attend Board of Education meetings, as our community's input on education matters is incredibly valuable to our district. During each meeting, time is set aside for community members to address the Board with questions, opinions, and ideas to improve the educational opportunities and experiences of our students.
Meet the Avondale Board of Education
Mission / Vision / Values
Mission Statement
The Avondale School District, will cultivate innovation, foster strong relationships, and engage ALL students in real-world experiences to inspire and empower tomorrow's leaders and responsible citizens.
Vision Statement
The Avondale School District, in partnership with the community, prepares ALL students to be lifelong learners and to achieve success in a globalized society.
Purpose Statement
The Avondale Board of Education will, through leadership, provide the resources to the Avondale Learning Community, ensuring a quality education resulting in high student achievement.
Values and Norms
Partnerships...
- Work as a team
- Disagree with ideas and not with people
- Are non-judgmental
- Work with a positive attitude
- Treat others and all situations with respect
- Have fun!
Commitment...
- Participate (ex: in discussion at the table)
- Be prepared and on time
- Be fully engaged at meetings (ex: no sidebars)
- Make decisions that are research-based & data-driven
- Practice ethical behavior
- Follow district processes and protocols
- Look at issues as a whole (being open-minded)
Communication...
- Question & inquire respectfully of other members
- Listen with open minds
- Ensure what one knows, we all know
- Refrain from "grandstanding"
- Exercise candor at all times
Board Meetings
The public is invited and encouraged to attend Avondale Board of Education meetings. The Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on education matters. During the meeting, there is designated time for the public to address the Board.
Avondale Board of Education meetings are typically held the first and third Monday of the month at 7pm at the Avondale Administration Offices (2940 Waukegan Street, Auburn Hills, MI 48326) or in one of our school buildings. Please see the meeting schedule for the location of specific meetings.
Agendas / Minutes
Complete minutes and agendas from the latest and past Board of Education meetings can be found below.
Policies & Resources
Policies Currently Under Review
The following policies are currently under review and accepting feedback: