The BIE Leader’s Connection Checklist: Beyond Compliance to Community

Apply the 4 R’s—Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility—to everyday leadership practices and decision-making. Assess school culture and strengthen culturally relevant practices that honor Indigenous knowledge and community values. Build authentic partnerships with families and communities to deepen connection, trust, and shared responsibility. Support student wellness and create learning environments that strengthen belonging, identity, and community connection.