The Council's Core Values

The Council, as the primary membership organization in New York State for superintendents:

• believes in the power of public education to advance the ideals of a democratic society
  and ensure equal opportunity for all its citizens.

• believes in the importance of developing and sustaining the educational leadership provided
  by each superintendent while simultaneously promoting the integrity of the office.

• accepts responsibility to build and support effective communications and collegiality
  among its members.

• is committed to helping ensure gender, racial and economic equity among those
  serving as superintendent.

• promotes the importance and success of public education among policy makers
  at the local, state and federal levels.