Vision, Mission, Goals & more...feedback needed!

Vision creates meaning for everyone in the organization
Vision provides a worthwhile challenge
Vision is energizing
Vision brings the future into the present
Vision creates a common identity

Looking at the district's vision and mission statement as posted on the website I question additions on the behalf of this committee, and I suggest an alternative. Using the district website to host a link for the Go Green Initiative may be beneficial in several ways. The Hilton Education Foundation is already using this venue. Visibility and communication are two good reasons. Instead of trying to fit into the district's general statement, what if we decide on and post the vision, mission, and goals of this committee and ask the BOE to recognize/endorse them?

Mission Statement

The Hilton Central School District Go Green Initiative Committee is dedicated to facilitating collaboration with all interested parties/stakeholders that will lead us toward improved sustainability in our processes and practices with an emphasis on environmental responsibility.

Vision Statement

The Hilton Central School District Go Green Initiative Committee envisions sustainability and environmental stewardship woven throughout the fabric of the district's culture as well as the community it lives in.

Goals Statement

The goals of the Hilton Central School District Go Green Initiative Committee are:


Actively outreach for community and individual involvement that will increase public awareness and buy-in of our mission (communications e.g. website, newsletter, person to person, school events and/or challenges).

Collaborate on mapping available relational, informational and financial resources.

Research, prepare, present, and recommend opportunities that align with our mission to all stakeholders.

Conduct and maintain a creditable greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Set quantifiable indicators and use them consistently with assigned time frames. (I suggest CACP which is available from the Local Governments for Sustainability)

I am throwing this out there with the hope that everyone will comment (improve) on it and work together to get this rolling. I believe that we need to have this in place, endorsed, and visible as an anchor first. Please reply to this blog with your suggestions.