Component: Step 5: Sustain

In order to maintain a strong school culture and continue to welcome and embrace the school community, the ways that new individuals are folded into the organization are critical to continue to have success. Healthy systems do not happen by accident, and constant attention is required to support the system. The makeup of the school, the professional learning needs of educators, and the support needs of students change over time and we can’t plan for every potential scenario. In order for the school culture to stand the test of time it is critical that the identity of the organization is central to all decisions, and all new additions to the school community are brought into the shared identity.