Who we are, and what we stand for.
The plan tracks the work. This page holds everything around it — the mission, the values, the people, and the numbers that describe the district behind the measures.
Lakeview Community Schools provides a rigorous, caring education that prepares every student for the life they choose after graduation.
Every Lakeview student learns in a school their family trusts, guided by educators who know them by name and by need.
Belonging
We value connection.
- Every student is known by an adult in their building
- Families are partners from the first day of school
- Difference is treated as a strength of the community
Transparency
We show our work.
- Progress is reported openly even when the numbers are hard
- Decisions name their evidence and their owners
- The plan stays public between board meetings
Excellence
We finish what we start.
- High expectations are held for every student and every school
- Measures come with targets and review dates
- Good intentions are not accepted as results
The Portrait of a Graduate names what we commit to develop in every Lakeview student before they walk across the stage.
Curious
I keep learning.
- I ask questions before I settle on answers
- I explore perspectives beyond my own
- I apply academic knowledge to real problems
Connected
I build relationships.
- I build relationships through empathy and respect
- I communicate clearly in more than one setting
- I contribute to my school and my community
Capable
I can do hard things.
- I manage my goals and my time with intention
- I use data and feedback to improve my work
- I finish what I commit to
Committed
I own my path.
- I take ownership of the choices that shape my future
- I seek out pathways with confidence and resilience
- I make a positive impact on the people around me
Data as of Fall 2025
Board of Education
Elected trustees who approved the plan and review its measures each quarter.
- Elena Marsh · President
- David Okonkwo · Vice President
- Priya Raman · Secretary
- Tom Bauer · Trustee
- Grace Lindqvist · Trustee
- Sam Whitcomb · Trustee
- Maria Delgado · Trustee
Steering Committee
District leaders who shaped the plan and own its focus areas.
- Dr. Margaret R. Owens · Superintendent
- Dana Chen · Literacy
- Marcus Whitfield · Technology and Learning
- Leo Vasquez · Staff Support
- Nia Okafor · Safety and Belonging
- Alex Romano · Student Pathways
- Jordan Reeves · Finance and Infrastructure
Community Working Group
Students, families, teachers, and community members whose input drove the plan's priorities across a year of listening sessions.
- 2 student representatives
- 5 family members
- 6 teachers and school leaders
- 4 community and business partners
