"Pursuit of Excellence" is a plan developed through the cooperation of many stakeholders to guide the improvement efforts of the Detroit (Michigan) public schools in 1994-95. The first goal, to guarantee student success, includes objectives for achievement and results on achievement tests and objectives for accreditation, attendance, and student retention. The second goal, to create and maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment, includes facilities and transportation objectives and initiatives aimed at reducing violence. The third goal, to ensure good management and organizational effectiveness, includes organizational, fiscal, material, and staff-attendance goals. The final goal, to enhance school, parent, and community collaboration, includes adult education, parent participation, volunteering, and school-grading efforts. A vision statement, district objectives for measuring success, and strategies for attaining the objectives are identified for each goal. Sections on implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation are also included. An appendix contains a progress report showing baseline data and targets for the district objectives. (SLD)