Oakland Schools Foundation Core Values

Equity
We strive to ensure equitable opportunity, resources, and outcomes for students of all backgrounds and neighborhoods.

Excellence
We hold ourselves and our schools to the highest standards.

Results
We focus on clear outcomes and outstanding service for students and schools, and measure and report on the effectiveness of our efforts. We believe schools are the unit of change with school leaders as our primary clients.

Innovation
We constantly ask questions and look for promising new ideas. We encourage, promote, and support innovative, entrepreneurial schools.

Community
We know we can’t do this alone. We are always looking to convene and develop partnerships and collaborations for OSSF and for our schools. We seek the input of our customers and other stakeholders in developing and improving our services and programs.

Approved on August 31, 2009 by the Oakland Small Schools Foundation Board of Directors