The employees of Vancouver Public Schools constantly amaze me with their strong commitment to our mission and vision for students, staff, families, and community. I feel blessed to work with the greatest group of talented professionals I've experienced in my career. VPS is a special place. In fact, those of you who have worked in other districts and organizations might agree that VPS is extraordinary.At the same time, we acknowledge that all of us, and the school system we serve, have room for growth. Our individual and collective dedication to continuous quality improvement—a deeply held value in VPS—is another tremendous asset. In part, that's why we have invested strategically in the design, development, and deployment of performance management tools, enabling users to make informed decisions that shape future outcomes. These solutions include the Learner Profile, Data Dashboard, and Early Warning Systems. Scorecards report progress related to a set of specific Key Performance Indicators or measures of student, staff, school, and district success. Most importantly, these measures tell a more complete and balanced story of growth within the system.