First Reading: May 18, 2021

Adopted: June 1, 2021

1.0. Placeholder Policy
(Whatever Ends the board has stated or implied in previous decisions or approvals will
stay unchanged, pending formal adoption of Ends policies.)

The work of the EWSD is driven by our vision: Growing hearts and minds for a better today
and tomorrow; every day, every way, every one. The measurable outcomes are articulated in
the EWSD Continuous Improvement Plan.

1.0 The Essex Westford School District exists so that students of EWSD are empowered
with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to prepare them for the next stage of their
lives as successful and contributing members of a global society. These efforts will be
guided by the principles of the Essex Westford School District and provided at a reasonable
cost.