Guam Department of Education - Citizen Centric Report - FY2022

Oct 15, 2026

Letter and report excerpts from the Guam Department of Education present a Citizen Centric Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The content outlines the department’s structure and reach across 41 schools, its mission for inclusive, high-quality education, and the Guam Education Board’s strategic priorities under a five-year plan. It summarizes student enrollment trends, graduation and dropout rates, accreditation status with WASC, and provides financial performance table data across FY2020–FY2022.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages5

Reading Time13 min

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Who Are We?

GDOE Mission

State Strategic Plan

Guam Education Board

GDOE Student Enrollment

Graduation & Drop Out Rates

All Schools Accredited by WASC

Financial Performance

# DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONOFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT www.gdoe.net501 Mariner AvenueBarrigada,Guam 96913 Telephone:(671)300-1547/1536-Fax:(671)472-5003Email:keswanson@gdoe.net K.ERIK SWANSON,PH.D. Superintendent of Education January 17,2024 Honorable Benjamin J.F.CruzOffice of Public AccountabilitySuite 401 DNA Building238 Archbishop Flores StreetHagatna,Guam 96910 Håfa Adai Public Auditor Benjamin J.F.Cruz, Per Title 1 Guam Code Annotated Chapter 19§1922(a),please find the Guam Department ofEducation's Citizen Centric Report for the fiscal year ended September 30,2022 attached foryour reference.The report will also be published on the GDOE website athttps://www.gdoe.net/District/Portal/citizen-centric-report Should you have any questions or concerns,please do not hesitate to contact me at 300-1536 orkeswanson@gdoe.net. Best Regards, K Erik Swanson,Ph.D.Superintendent of Edcuation CC:Honorable Therese M.Terlaje,Speaker 37ᵗhGuam Legislature Attachment:GDOE FY2022 Citizen Centric Report ## WHO ARE WE? The Guam Department of Education(GDOE,Department)is a semi-autonomous agency within the Government of Guam(GovGuam)and isprimarily funded through the GovGuam General Fund.The GDOE is a singleunified school district that serves just under 30,000 students(from Kinder-garten to Grade 12).There are 26.elementary schools,8 middle schools,6high schools,and 1 alternative school for a total of 41 schools.Additionally,the Department administers Head Start,Pre-Kindergarten(Pre-K),andGATE (Gifted and Talented Education)at select elementary schools. The GDOE is governed by policies established by the Guam EducationBoard (GEB,Board)composed of elected and appointed board members.The Board appoints the Superintendent of Education who is the Chief Exec-utive Officer of the Department. All 41 schools are accredited by the Western Association of Schools andColleges(WASC)and use standards-based or criterion-referenced testingto assess student progress. ## GDOE MISSION Our educational community: Prepares all students for life by ensuring that all students,regardless ofgender,ethnicity,national origin,sexual orientation,socioeconomic status,language proficiency,special need,religion or beliefs,receive high qualityeducation that will prepare them for post-secondary education,the work-force,and civic engagement. Promotes excellence by adopting and implementing high standards andexpectations for all students and employees with everyone performing attheir best at all times.This philosophy is grounded in the belief that all stu-dents can learn at high levels and all employees can provide the highestquality of service. Provides support by ensuring that our Department has a framework toidentify and address the academic,social,and emotional needs of our di-verse student population through a support system that is comprehensiveand timely with an unwavering focus and relentless commitment to thesuccess of each and every student. ## STATE STRATEGIC PLAN On April 19,2022,the Guam Education Board adopted the GDOE 5-Year Strategic Plan-IChalan-taMo'na.The Strategic Plan focuses on the strategic priorities of Leadership;Curriculum,Instruction,and Assessment;Family and Community Engagement;Student Behavior,Discipline and Safety;Facili-ties and Maintenance;Finance and Administrative Services;and Data and Accountability Framework. VISIONTo educate allstudents to beresponsible,respectful,and ready forlife. GUAM EDUCATION BOARDChairwoman:Dr.Mary A.Y.OkadaVice-Chair:Maria A.GutierrezMembers:Peter Alecxis D.AdaFelicitas B.AngelLourdes M.BenaventeKarlyn RCG BorjaRon L.McNinchAngel R.SablanEx-Officio:GFT Rep:Timothy FedenkoMayor Rep:Melissa SavaresIBOGS Rep:Chae-Camilla RagadioFrancis E.SantosActing SuperintendentFranklin J.T.Cooper-NurseActing Deputy Superintendent of Financeand Administrative ServicesJoseph L.M.SanchezDeputy Superintendent of Curriculumand Instructional ImprovementErika S.Cruz GDOE LEADERSHIP Acting Deput

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Citizen Centric Report mentioned in the document?

The document requests submission of the Guam Department of Education’s Citizen Centric Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 and states it will be published on the GDOE website for reference.

How many schools and students does the GDOE serve according to the report?

The GDOE serves just under 30,000 students across 41 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school.

What are key highlights of student outcomes and accreditation in the report?

The report notes graduation and dropout rate changes for SY21-22 and states that all GDOE schools achieved accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for WASC.

Oct 15, 2026

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