From the mission, several principles were developed to guide the School-Based Management and Accountability Program (the ABCs). (1) The ABCs sets standards for student performance and growth in the basics that are the foundation for further learning and achievement; (2) The accountability system in the ABCs plan is designed to result in improved student performance; (3) Schools and districts are accountable for the education of all students; (4) The ABCs should provide instructional, programmatic and financial flexibility for schools and school systems that meet standards for performance and growth; (5) The ABCs relies on local schools and school districts to involve all parents, teachers and community representatives in the planning process and to develop and implement local accountability and program evaluation systems that complement the state ABCs plan; and (6) The ABCs recognizes the public's right to know the performance of local schools and school districts. School report cards will include summary data about the status of all schools on indicators in the ABCs. Data is reported to the State Board of Education and made available to parents and the general public.