Pullman Promise: Our Priorities

In 2019 Pullman Public Schools adopted a new Priorities Plan (often called a strategic plan), which has been named the Pullman Promise. It was developed with significant feedback from listening sessions with staff and students, a ThoughtExchange survey process, and several focus groups. The board spent time making sure common themes were reflected on the priorities plan. The plan is a streamlined way for the district to showcase where our priorities lie, and allow for accountability to the community.

The Pullman Promise Infographic

Pullman Promise: Measurable Goals
Our Priority Our Goal Success Indicators Measured by:

Students First

We Provide:

  • A consistently welcoming, healthy, safe environment
  • Personalized learning for the growth and individual success of each student
  • Supportive, sustained relationships with each student
  • Prioritize actions to ensure a caring and safe environment to cultivate the highest levels of learning.
  • Student climate survey conducted (Fall) every 2-years by CEE
  • Student Achievement Measurements, 3rd-10th, and SAT results

Mutual Respect

  • Inclusive culture in which we value each individual and celebrate our community’s diversity
  • Foster a growth mindset that values the beliefs and experiences of all.
  • Closing achievement gap (State Assessment Data)
  • Community/Staff climate survey conducted every 2-years by CEE

Cultivate Trust

  • Communicate transparently
  • We assure fiscal responsibility now and for the future
  • Plan expenditures to meet students educational needs.
  • Community/Staff climate survey conducted every 2-years by CEE
  • Annual Budget/Fiscal Audit Report

Build Together

  • We honor our students’ futures
  • We cultivate authentic, collaborative relationships based on shared purpose
  • Empower all stakeholders to collaborate and pursue innovative means that prepare students for the future.
  • Career and Technical Course Offerings Board Report
  • Data Reporting of AP and College in the Classroom Opportunities Board Report

Take Action

  • We are accountable through measurable goals
  • We commit to constructive feedback and continuous improvement
  • Monitor teaching and learning; enhance curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  • Graduation rate, based upon 4 and 5 year cohorts
  • Annual Alumni Outcome Survey conducted 18 months and 5 years after graduation

Shared Decisions

  • Data and feedback inform decisions about best practices, professional development, and student support programs
  • Support professional development, quality facilities, and sustainable initiatives to meet our mission and vision.
  • Annual (Spring) Professional Development Survey
  • Annual Course Offerings and Program Board Reports