At the Waldorf School of San Diego, we believe that process (how we work and learn together) is as important as content (what we learn) in the life of a school community.  Because our organization is not hierarchical, governance especially depends on healthy interpersonal and intergroup relationships.  In order to promote healthy relationships, it is important to understand, collectively, our mission, vision, values and goals as a school community, and to have a clear map so that we all know where we are, and where we are headed.

The purpose of this Governance Manual is to serve as a document for charting intentional pathways in pursuit of our vision, by serving as a blueprint for shared governance of the School - one that will move us from abstract mission to living embodiment of the mission, vision, and values.  The manual reflects the work of a number of people and countless hours, and the work is embedded in both the philosophy of Steiner and in the most cutting edge literature of teamwork, collaboration, and shared governance.

We intentionally embrace shared, collaborative governance not only because it is effective, but also because it helps people and communities to grow.  We invite every member of our school community to join the conversation by reflecting on this document, offering any ideas, comments, or other responses that you wish to offer, and then engaging in the many avenues for volunteering (parent association, committees, subcommittees, and the like) that we have mapped out, together.