Promises,
Kept.
Lakeview Community Schools' plan for 2023–2026 — and an honest look at where we are right now.
The same 43 line items used in the dashboard sample.
Measures currently meeting their performance threshold.
Measures close enough to monitor before the next review.
Measures that require action and public follow-up.
academic excellence, employee engagement, safe, student interests, and operational.
his plan is a contract, not a brochure. 5 focus areas — Academic Excellence, Employee Engagement, Safe and Connected Schools, Student Interests and Pathways, Operational and Fiscal Stewardship — were drawn from a year of listening to families, teachers, and seniors who walked our stage and asked us, honestly, whether we had prepared them.
What follows is our answer, translated into 11 goals and 43 public measures and tracked openly every quarter. We will not hide from numbers that move the wrong way. We will name the people doing the work. And we will keep this page honest, even when honesty is uncomfortable.
Read with us. Question us. Help us keep the promise we made to every Lakeview student.
Promises, kept — 5 focus areas drawn from our community.
Academic Excellence
Of the 11 measures in Academic Excellence, 10 are on track, and 1 is on watch.
Employee Engagement
Of the 6 measures in Employee Engagement, 5 are on track, and 1 is on watch.
Safe and Connected Schools
Of the 15 measures in Safe and Connected Schools, 5 are on track, 4 are on watch, and 6 need attention.
Student Interests and Pathways
Of the 7 measures in Student Interests and Pathways, 7 are on track.
Operational and Fiscal Stewardship
Of the 4 measures in Operational and Fiscal Stewardship, 4 are on track.
Academic Excellence
We will raise achievement for every learner through research-aligned literacy instruction, meaningful use of technology, and a coherent, standards-based curriculum delivered through strong instructional practice.
Of the 11 measures in Academic Excellence, 10 are on track, and 1 is on watch.
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- Adopt a structured literacy model in grades K-5 grounded in the science of reading, supported by diagnostic-informed small-group instruction, embedded coaching, and ongoing professional learning.
NWEA MAP Reading
Annual spring NWEA MAP Reading results reflect an increase in the median achievement percentile compared to the average of the prior three years.
M-STEP ELA
Annual spring M-STEP ELA proficiency rates exceed the average of the prior three years.
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- Align K-5 ELA curriculum maps and pacing guides to state standards, supported by quarterly common assessments and grade-level data meetings.
MAP Growth Subgroup Projections
On NWEA MAP fall-to-spring comparison, the percentage of students from historically underserved populations meeting or exceeding their MAP Growth projections in reading exceeds that of the aggregate group.
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- Establish targeted reading intervention cohorts (small-group tutoring and extended-learning time) for historically underserved students, with individualized growth goals revisited after each testing window.
Literacy Implementation Fidelity
2025-26: Met Target – On Track
2024-25: Met Target – On Track
2023-24: Met Target – On Track
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- Establish coaching cycles and a common literacy walkthrough protocol with fidelity checklists, providing each K-5 teacher feedback at least once per quarter.
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- Carry out an instructional technology plan that provides staff, students, and families with the training, support, and clear expectations needed for district technologies to strengthen teaching and learning.
Staff Technology Perception
Growth in the percentage of staff indicating on the annual staff survey that district technologies support and strengthen their work.
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- Offer role-based technology learning pathways and convene a staff technology advisory group to evaluate tools and inform the district technology roadmap.
Family Technology Perception
Favorable results on family surveys regarding the impact of technology on their student's learning experience.
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- Offer family technology sessions each semester and publish plain-language guides (with translations) for every major learning platform in use.
Student Technology Perception
Favorable results on student surveys regarding the impact of technology on the learning experience.
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- Establish a student technology leaders program and collect student input each semester to shape classroom technology use and device support.
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- Complete a comprehensive curriculum review cycle aligning every subject area to state standards, embedding the district instructional framework in observation and feedback, and tracking progress through common assessments.
NWEA MAP Achievement (Reading & Math)
Annual spring NWEA MAP median achievement percentiles in reading and math reflect an increase compared to the average of the prior three years.
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- Operate an MTSS data protocol with tiered interventions in reading and math, reviewed by building data teams after each MAP testing window (fall, winter, spring).
M-STEP Proficiency
Annual spring M-STEP proficiency rates exceed the average of the prior three years in all tested subjects.
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- Complete curriculum alignment reviews against state standards in all tested subjects and administer common formative assessments modeled on state assessment item types.
PSAT/SAT Performance
Annual spring PSAT/SAT results exceed the average of the prior three years in all tested subjects.
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- Integrate PSAT/SAT readiness into grades 8-11 courses, including linked online practice, in-school practice administrations, and score-review conferences.
MAP Subgroup Growth (Reading & Math)
On NWEA MAP fall-to-spring comparison, the percentage of students from historically underserved populations meeting or exceeding their MAP Growth projections in reading and math exceeds that of the aggregate group.
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- Create subgroup-specific intervention plans monitored by student group after each MAP testing window, supported by professional learning in culturally responsive instruction.
Employee Engagement: Of the 6 measures in Employee Engagement, 5 are on track, and 1 is on watch.
Employee Engagement
We will cultivate a workplace where every employee feels valued, supported, and included in the decisions that affect their work.
Of the 6 measures in Employee Engagement, 5 are on track, and 1 is on watch.
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- Launch an employee support and retention effort combining early-career mentoring, recognition programs, wellness resources, and building-level action plans built from annual engagement survey findings.
Staff Turnover Rate
The 3-year average voluntary resignation rate is declining or remains below 5% of staff.
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- Hold stay interviews with employees in high-turnover roles, review exit-survey trends each semester, and operate a mentoring program covering an employee's first two years.
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Annual growth toward, or achievement of, 85% favorable scores on employee engagement and satisfaction surveys related to a supportive work environment.
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- Develop building-level engagement action plans from annual survey findings, paired with district recognition and wellness programming.
Observed Staff Collaboration
Observations reflect increased collaboration among staff as measured by the professional collaboration indicators of the district instructional framework rubric.
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- Protect weekly collaborative team (PLC) time in every building and train teams on structured collaboration protocols aligned to the collaboration dimension of the district instructional framework.
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- Adopt a district decision-making framework defining when and how stakeholder representatives are engaged, supported by standing advisory committees and transparent 'you said, we did' follow-up communication.
Employees Participating in Decisions
The share of employees involved in decision-making exceeds 85% of total staff as reported on the annual staff survey.
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- Create open-membership standing committees (calendar, curriculum, technology, safety) with annually rotating membership to widen staff participation in decision-making.
Decisions with Stakeholder Representation
85% of major decisions and initiatives (affecting more than one building or 40+ employees) include representatives from the stakeholder groups impacted.
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- Adopt a decision-making matrix requiring stakeholder representation for any initiative affecting multiple buildings or 40 or more employees, documented in board and cabinet agendas.
Decision-Making Survey Scores
Annual growth toward, or achievement of, 85% favorable employee survey scores related to involvement in decision-making processes.
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- Publish 'you said, we did' summaries after each staff survey demonstrating how employee input shaped district decisions.
Safe and Connected Schools: Of the 15 measures in Safe and Connected Schools, 5 are on track, 4 are on watch, and 6 need attention.
Safe and Connected Schools
We will provide safe, welcoming schools where students, staff, and families feel informed, connected, and heard.
Of the 15 measures in Safe and Connected Schools, 5 are on track, 4 are on watch, and 6 need attention.
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- Operate a comprehensive school safety program including a centralized drill-compliance calendar, anonymous reporting tools, expanded staff CPR/AED certification, and internal safety walkthroughs conducted ahead of the annual district audit.
Timely Safety Drill Completion
Growth in the number of accurately and timely completed safety drills, or achievement of 85% or higher.
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- Maintain a centralized drill calendar with automated reminders and a compliance dashboard reviewed monthly by building leaders and the district safety coordinator.
Reported Bullying Incidents
Year-over-year reduction in the number of reported bullying incidents district-wide.
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- Implement a district-wide positive behavior and anti-bullying program, paired with an anonymous student reporting tool and restorative response protocols.
Student Climate Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable student scores on perceptions of the learning environment, culture, and climate on the annual climate questionnaire.
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- Implement a K-12 social-emotional learning curriculum and student advisory councils in every building that review climate data and recommend improvements.
Staff Climate Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable teacher and staff scores on perceptions of the learning environment, culture, and climate on the annual climate questionnaire.
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- Charter building climate teams that review staff climate survey results and carry out at least two improvement actions per year.
Family Climate Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable family scores on perceptions of the learning environment, culture, and climate on the annual climate questionnaire.
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- Expand family engagement events and adopt responsive communication protocols ensuring family concerns receive follow-up within two business days.
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- Implement a unified communications plan featuring a consistent superintendent newsletter, standardized building newsletter templates and calendars, mobile-friendly surveys, and multiple channels (app, email, text, translation) reaching every stakeholder group.
Event and Meeting Participation
Annual growth in participation rates for optional district meetings, forums, and events, or participation above 85% of invited guests.
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- Offer varied event times and formats (evening, virtual, weekend) and provide childcare and translation services to reduce participation barriers for district meetings and forums.
Survey Response Rates
Annual growth in response rates to district surveys from all stakeholder groups, or rates above 85%.
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- Streamline surveys into mobile-friendly, five-minute formats promoted across multiple channels, with building-level response goals and incentives.
Staff Communications Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable staff scores regarding district and school communications.
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- Consolidate staff announcements into one weekly digest and review internal communication channels annually using staff feedback.
Family Communications Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable parent and guardian scores regarding district and school communications.
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- Consolidate family communication onto a single platform with built-in translation and train all buildings on consistent messaging standards.
Student Communications Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable student scores regarding district and school communications.
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- Deliver student-facing communications through preferred channels (student app, hallway displays, advisory announcements) informed by a student communications focus group.
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- Launch a district belonging initiative connecting every student with a caring adult through advisory and mentoring structures, activating attendance intervention teams, and supporting building-level cultural celebrations.
Student Belonging Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable student scores on perceptions of connection and belonging on the annual climate questionnaire.
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- Implement advisory and mentoring structures ensuring every student is known well by at least one adult, using periodic relationship-mapping to identify unconnected students.
Staff Belonging Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable teacher and staff scores on perceptions of connection and belonging on the annual climate questionnaire.
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- Match every new employee with a trained mentor and support staff social and affinity groups in each building.
Family Belonging Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable family scores on perceptions of connection and belonging on the annual climate questionnaire.
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- Establish a new-family welcome ambassador program and designate family liaison contacts in each building to connect families to school life.
Chronic Absenteeism
Annual decrease in, or maintenance below, a 5% chronic absenteeism rate.
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- Activate building attendance intervention teams using early-warning data, positive attendance campaigns, and family outreach for students approaching chronic absenteeism.
Building Cultural Celebrations
85% of school buildings host a building-wide cultural celebration event annually.
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- Charter a cultural celebration committee in each building, with district planning support and a shared calendar honoring the community's cultures and traditions.
Student Interests and Pathways: Of the 7 measures in Student Interests and Pathways, 7 are on track.
Student Interests and Pathways
We will personalize each student's experience by linking coursework to career pathways and broadening interest-based opportunities beyond the classroom.
Of the 7 measures in Student Interests and Pathways, 7 are on track.
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- Grow work-based learning through a dedicated coordinator, expanded employer and college partnerships, and structured career-plan advisory lessons so every student in grades 6-12 maintains an active, career-connected plan.
Internships and Career Site Visits
Annual growth in, or above 85% of, students at the district high school completing internships, job shadowing, or career-related site visits.
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- Designate a work-based learning coordinator and grow employer partnerships to guarantee every high school student access to an internship, job shadow, or career site visit.
Certifications and College Credit
Annual growth in, or above 85% of, students earning industry-recognized certifications or college credit before graduation.
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- Grow CTE certification offerings and dual-enrollment and early-college agreements with area colleges, supported by counselor-led enrollment campaigns each spring.
Career Plan Engagement
Annual growth in, or above 85% of, students in grades 6-12 who open and discuss their individualized career plan through the career-planning platform.
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- Schedule structured career-plan advisory lessons each semester for grades 6-12, with counselor check-ins and family access to the career-planning platform.
Courses Mapped to Pathways
Annual growth in, or above 85% of, courses connected to an identifiable career pathway.
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- Map the complete course catalog to identifiable career pathways and label pathway connections in the registration guide and scheduling platform.
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- Increase student engagement by hosting activity fairs each semester, launching new clubs based on student interest surveys, and removing participation barriers such as fees and transportation.
Club and Activity Participation
Annual growth in, or above 85% of, students participating in at least one school club or activity.
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- Host club and activity fairs at the start of each semester, launch new clubs based on student interest surveys, and eliminate fee and transportation barriers to participation.
Student Activity Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable student scores regarding activity options and participation.
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- Administer an annual student interest and satisfaction survey and use the results to add, adjust, or retire activity offerings each year.
Family Activity Survey
Annual improvement toward, or achievement above, 85% favorable parent and guardian scores regarding activity options and participation.
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- Publish a comprehensive family guide to activities each fall and collect family input on offerings, costs, and scheduling through the annual survey.
Operational and Fiscal Stewardship: Of the 4 measures in Operational and Fiscal Stewardship, 4 are on track.
Operational and Fiscal Stewardship
We will steward district resources responsibly, sustaining financial health and facilities that reflect a shared standard of quality.
Of the 4 measures in Operational and Fiscal Stewardship, 4 are on track.
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- Strengthen fiscal stewardship through monthly budget-to-actual reviews with department leaders, multi-year forecasting, a board-adopted fund balance policy, expanded grant-development capacity, and documented, annually tested internal controls.
Budget Variance
Final audited budget reflects less than 5% variance between projected and actual spending.
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- Hold monthly budget-to-actual reviews with every department and building leader, with quarterly variance reports presented to the board.
Fund Balance
Annual growth in the district's fund balance, or maintenance of at least 85% of expenditures.
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- Adopt a board fund balance policy and maintain a rolling three-year financial forecast updated at each budget amendment.
Alternative Revenue Sources
Annual growth in alternative revenue sources (e.g., grants, partnerships, fundraising).
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- Build grant-development capacity (staff training or grant-writer partnership) and formalize facility rental, sponsorship, and foundation partnership programs.
Audit Findings
2025-26: On Track
0 Major Findings
2024-25: Needs Attention
1 Major Finding
2023-24: Needs Attention
1 Major Finding
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- Complete a pre-audit internal review checklist each spring and resolve all prior-year auditor recommendations before fieldwork begins.