Vision & OKRs
In Mason, our vision and goals aren’t static. We continuously evaluate these living documents to ensure we’re meeting learners’ needs.
Vision
Each and every Comet discovers purpose and potential.
Mission
Growing learners, leaders and citizens through purposeful learning and meaningful experiences within a connected community.
Foundational Values
Culture, Inclusive Excellence, Personalized Learning, Fiscal Stewardship
Portrait of a Comet
Enduring human skills that include: Integrity, Adaptability, Empathy, Communication and Critical Thinking.
Mason City Schools Strategy
Our strategy to remain a destination district utilizes our 3 Big Rocks: Culture (collectively build an engaging, inclusive and positive culture), Inclusive Excellence
(celebrate diversity and commit to equity, inclusion and justice), and Personalized Learning (learner-driven design and learner-driven solutions).
Since 2022, Mason has intentionally engaged thousands of student, staff and community voices to co-construct our Journey to 2030 and beyond. Together we have identified the following priorities.
PURPOSEFUL LEARNING GROW, DISCOVER & CHART YOUR PATH
• Interdisciplinary Pathways and Creative Scheduling — Pathways and schedules support limitless learning
• Responsive and Personalized Professional Learning — Agile personalized professional learning pathways for each Mason staff member
• Learner Centered Systems of Support — Aligned systems ensure learners thrive
• Portrait of a Comet/ My Mason Journey — Each learner discovers and shares their strengths and dreams
MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES INSPIRE, EMPOWER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
• DREAM Centers & Learning Parks — Innovative spaces inspire Comets to dream big and take action
• Peak Moments — Memorable experiences create an inspiring, energized learning community
CONNECTED COMMUNITY BELONG, THRIVE & BUILD COMMUNITY
• Service Learning — Comets serve and shape our community in powerful ways
• Family Welcome Systems and Centers — A world-class welcome experience that exceeds new families’ expectations
• Wellness Opportunities — Mason City Schools is known as a community of well-being
LEGACY INVESTMENT ENVISION, DEVELOP & SUSTAIN MASON QUALITY
• Future-Focused Staffing and Program Models — Recruiting and retaining the best staff and educators in the world
• Next Gen Mason Quality — Fiscally responsible solutions sustain excellence
OKRs
Since 2018-2019, Mason City Schools have used OKRs, Objectives and Key Results, to maximize alignment and transparency when pursuing ambitious goals. Mason's adoption of the OKR process is inspired by John Doerr's book, Measure What Matters.