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Key: Recommended - text from the Strategic Plan (1st Reading) presentation to the Trustees in November; Requested Edits - revisions to the language as requested by the Trustees; Approved - final language approved by the Trustees in January.
VISION
Recommended: We are the community hub for literacy, learning, and civic life, where every person thrives through knowledge, curiosity, and community connection.
Requested Edits: We are the community's center for literacy, learning, and civic life, where every person thrives through knowledge, curiosity, and community connection.
Approved: We provide the foundation for literacy, learning, and civic life, helping every person prosper through the power of knowledge, curiosity, and community connection.
MISSION
Recommended: We champion equitable access to literacy and lifelong learning for stronger, more connected communities.
Requested Edits: We champion fair and inclusive access to literacy and lifelong learning for stronger, more connected communities.
Approved: We open doors and provide access to literacy and learning for all, creating a foundation for stronger, more united communities.
VALUES – Integrity
Recommended: We earn public trust by leading with transparency and stewarding our resources with care-upholding the right to intellectual freedom and access for all.
Requested Edits: [none]
Approved: We earn public trust through transparent leadership and the careful stewardship of our resources. We are committed to upholding the right to intellectual freedom and access for all, in a manner that honors the primary role of parents and guardians.
PRIORITIES (Summary paragraph)
Recommended: ... strengthen social connection, and promote equitable access for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requested Edits: ... strengthen social connection, and promote fair and inclusive access for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Approved: strengthen social connection, and demonstrate our ongoing dedication to serving people of all ages and backgrounds with excellence.
Sources:
- Trustees Meeting Minutes
- Strategic Plan Requested Edits (p.90-97 of January 26, 2026 Meeting Packet.)
- Strategic Plan 2026-2030 (Feb 2026)
- Trustees Ethics & Responsibilities
All these sources are available on the Trustees page of the FVRL website: www.fvrl.org/about/board-of-trustees/ |
