A Message from the Superintendent
 “Success for every child” is a unifying theme for Anchorage School District employees—it is the “big
picture” for which we strive. We are all here to ensure that students achieve to their greatest potential,
regardless of our individual job title, gender, ethnicity, faith, personal philosophy or lifestyle choices.
We cannot meet our students’ needs without working together toward a common goal.
At the same time, our individual differences, strengths and talents are critical to our success. To
effectively reach 50,000 students we need a mosaic of employee contributions. Carpenters, teachers,
bus drivers, accountants, cooks, managers, custodians and countless other employees play a role in
classroom success. Our unique ideas and perspectives must be part of our planning and problem
solving process if we are to continue to be innovative and results oriented. As each person shares his
or her ethnic or cultural identity, colleagues and students are enriched and reminded that to succeed we
must respect, understand, and even adopt the strengths of our neighbors.
Together with supervisors, the human resources department and the EEO office, I commit to helping
you assemble the pieces of our mosaic so the outcome is “picture perfect” successful students.
In reaffirming my personal support of the District’s Diversity Plan, I hereby direct all staff members to
assure that equal opportunity applies to, and will be an integral part of, every aspect of human
resources and practice in the employment, training, development, advancement, and treatment of
employees. The purpose of this Diversity Plan is not only to give every individual the opportunity to
develop and use one’s talents, but also to permit all departments to avail themselves of the talents of
every individual.
Thank you for your contribution to our wonderful mosaic.
 Sincerely,
Carol Comeau
Superintendent
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