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A Message
from the Superintendent
Mission
Statement
Lakeview Public Schools, in partnership with
our community, is committed to students
achieving their full academic potential and
becoming responsible citizens prepared for
global diversity, today and tomorrow.
Strategic Planning
Priorities and Goals
For School Improvement
2009-2014
[Approved by Lakeview's Board of Education
on 4/7/2009]
Superintendent's
2009/10 Goals
[Board Approved
9/15/09]
Superintendent's Spring 2009 Update
Strategic Planning. . .Extra Curricular
Funding Committee. . .Alumni Association &
Educational Foundation
. . .District Technology Committee. . .Bond
Projects
October 9, 2009 -
Click here for. . .Letter to
Parents/Guardians Regarding the Status of
the 2009/10 Calendar and a copy of the
District's Card Marking and Conference
Schedule
 The
Pursuit of Excellence
Dear Lakeview Family,
I hope this welcome back letter finds you
excited to begin a new year in your child’s
Pursuit of Excellence. Our
work in Lakeview has continued throughout
the summer preparing for a new year.
Facility renovations, enrollment and
staffing changes, as well as new program
planning have all consumed the time of your
central administration, principals, teachers
and support staff. As your superintendent,
I continue to engage our staff in a focus on
continuous
improvement.
On August 4th, Lakeview Public
Schools was granted District Accreditation
from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission,
the national commission that confers the
North Central Association Commission on
Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA
CASI) accreditation seal. This means that
the district and all of its schools are
accredited, and that Lakeview is recognized
across the nation as a quality school
system.
Last year, I asked you to expect a
100% commitment to helping us
provide the best possible education for your
student(s). I expect no less this year.
Our team is committed to provide excellence
in academics, fine arts, athletics, and
other activities. Federal American Recovery
and Re-investment Act (ARRA) funding is
assisting the school district in our pursuit
this year. Program, staffing, and material
improvements that were budgeted in the
General Fund and will be implemented this
year include:
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Expanded music offerings in elementary
music for ALL 5th Grade
students (orchestra or band)
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Acquisition of new technology equipment
(approx. $200,000 worth!)
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Science textbook purchases at the high
school
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Response to Intervention program
development (all levels)
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Reading specialists added at middle
school and high school
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Testing and assessment material
purchases for all levels
Bond improvements also continued this
summer. Remember, these funds can ONLY be
used for the intended facility improvement
and renovation purposes. A few highlights
include:
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Secure entrances at the middle school
and high school
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Flooring improvements at all buildings
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Asbestos removal at all buildings
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Door replacement/improvements at all
buildings
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Classroom wall finish improvements at
all buildings
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High School auxiliary gym and café
expansion (well underway)
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Elementary gym renovations
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Furniture and equipment purchases (all
buildings)
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Site work/drainage improvements at all
buildings
The challenges that we face with
construction, State funding, employee
negotiations, etc. will ultimately provide
excellent opportunities and facilities for
students. I look forward to greeting you
and your child on our first day of school,
September 8, 2009 (a full day of
class). See you then!
With Warmest Regards,
Karl D. Paulson
Superintendent of Schools
(586) 445-4000, ext. 2501
kpaulson@scslakeview-k12.com
things to Watch For. . .
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A new District K – 12 Student
Handbook and Code of Conduct will be
distributed to students the 1st
day of school in a CD format. Copies
will also be available in the school
offices for families to request if they
do not have computer access.
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The 2009/2010 District Calendar is
part of the teachers’ negotiations which
is currently in progress. As soon as
dates are available they will be posted
on the website.
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District will be working with the
Macomb County Health Department in
providing free H1N1 Vaccines to all
children in the District – details will
follow in late September. Information
will also be available on the District
website:
www.lakeview.misd.net.
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District Community Newsletters are
available online.
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Donna Block is the new principal at
Ardmore Elementary.
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Robert duBois will be serving as an
interim principal at Lakeview High
School until a new principal is selected
by the 2nd Semester.
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18 new staff members will have been
hired since May 2009 – including
teachers and support staff.
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11 Testing areas demonstrated between
a 2% up to 20% improvement over the past
two years (see Summer 2009 District
Newsletter).
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