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Lakeview Public Schools A publication of the Lakeview Public Schools for the people of the Lakeview School District
Summer 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
2019 Bond Information
1, 2
AdvancED Recertification
2
Top “10” Class of 2019
3
Student & Staff Recognition
5, 6
Finances & Strategic Planning
7
Alumni Garden Brick Pavers
8
We are LAKEVIEW...are YOU? Volume 32, Issue 91
I am pleased to share information important to the future of Lakeview
Public Schools. Lakeview is seeking voter support of a $54 Million bond issue on November 5, 2019. Since spring 2018, Lakeview’s Board of Education has been working
with administration on a long-term plan for the future of our facilities, sites, and large equipment needs. We recently engaged a team of experts to provide an assessment and current status report of all of our facility and equipment needs. What was clear early on is that the long-term needs of the District exceeded our General Fund finan-cial capacity to keep our buildings and sites safe, secure, and current for today’s instructional needs. Therefore, some kind of funding source would be needed to address the District’s needs going forward. This is what began the Board’s deliberation on a 2019 bond issue. As a result of that on-going work, the Board asked administration to investigate funding sources to address the long-term needs of the District’s buildings and sites. Over the past several months, Administration and the Board of
Education have worked diligently to refine a project list for a potential new bond issue that could address the current and future needs of the District’s sites and facilities; currently, the project lists im-pact all seven Lakeview sites, and totals around $54 Million. We even sought input from the community at large at a May 30, 2019, open meeting for anyone to attend. All of the District’s buildings were first erected in the 1950’s, and we know many things need to be updated regularly. On Tuesday, July 16th, the Board of Education approved a Resolution and ballot language calling for a special election during the general election on November 5, 2019. Several items for the bond we are considering fall into the following areas with details as follows:
Safety and security – cameras and monitoring systems, exterior door entry systems, classroom emergency door locks, emergency alert systems, new phone systems, site improvements, driveway and parking layouts, etc.
Technology – all classroom student and staff computers, new presenta-tion devices, cabling, wireless, switches, and infrastructure updates
New Construction – including additional classroom teaching spaces and multi-purpose, flexible teaching and furniture
Equipment and Sites – roofs, heating/cooling, parking lot
Board Approves 2019 Bond Proposal
Karl D. Paulson
From Our Superintendent
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First day back to school for
students is Tuesday,
September 3rd
2019/20 School Calendar available on
the District website
lakeviewpublicschools.org
repaving, windows, and lighting to improve efficiency
Elementary Offices - reconfigurations to improve security and operational efficiency
New turf, stadium bleachers, and press box facilities (LHS)
New musical instruments 5th-12th grade (band and orchestra)
Lakeview’s seven (7) sites and facilities currently educate about 4,500 students from preschool to college. Lakeview’s staff have been known as innovators and leaders in providing many unique instructional and extra-curricular offerings to our students. Our test scores have been at or near “top in county” for several years. In addition, our third-party financial audits always yield the best score available (“clean opinion”). The District is looking forward in our planning with respect to facilities and equipment for the next 25 years. In addition to the past several Board Meetings, where the November 2019 Bond issue concept has
On March 18th, 19th & 20th, a five member team from the AdvancED Accreditation visited the District and spent several hours at the Administration Building and randomly selected schools to visit and conduct interviews with members of the Board of Education, city government, community, key clubs, parents, students, and staff. The AdvancED team uses research-based standards and criteria to exam-ine the District policies, program practices, learning conditions, and cultural context of Lakeview. All of these are used to determine if the District’s level of success meets the needs of all our students. “I am pleased to report that ALL of Lakeview’s schools and our District as a whole (approval as a system) has been accredited by the AdvancEd/North Central Accreditation agency,” stated Superintendent Paulson. The Engagement Review team from March 2019 provided their summary report to the Global Commission on Accreditation which resulted in this important outcome; the commission approved the District accreditation on June 19, 2019. This accreditation is highly regarded and is recognized throughout the world. Our District School Improvement Committee and Leadership Team groups will continue to further
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Lakeview Receives Districtwide AdvancED Recertification
been discussed, the District hosted a Community Forum on the Bond on May 30th where numerous community, parents and staff members attended. We will be hosting several community meetings over the next several months at the Wheat Administrative Center, 27575 Harper. Please check the District’s website for additional details at www.lakeviewpublicschools.org. Meetings will also be posted on the electronic marquee in front of the administration building. Lakeview is a leader in our field, and this set of projects will help us continue in that tradition. Please feel free to contact my office with your questions or comments (586) 445-4000 ext. 2501 or email me at [email protected].
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focus our efforts on improving our system to better serve students and families. For the third time in history (2009, 2014, and 2019), Lakeview has earned “system accreditation” (as compared to individual schools earning it).
“I am proud of all the staff, parents, Board, and others who assisted in earning this important recognition for Lakeview Public Schools,” stated Paulson. “This kind of third party validation of the quality of our programs, staff, and governance is an important indicator the community can be proud of their schools.”
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Mikayla Meagher University of Michigan
Salutatorian Luke Hyde
University of Michigan—Dearborn
Valedictorian Chaz Lumpkin
University of Michigan
Andrew Leja University of Michigan
Jack Suede University of Miami
Jennifer Ackerman
Michigan State University
Anna Musilli Wayne State University
Top Ten of the LHS Class of 2019
Brendan Lathers Oakland University
Daniel Couwlier
University of Michigan
Sydney Hicks
Central Michigan University
C ongrats to the Class of 2019!
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Class of 2018 Reprint There was an error in the Summer 2018 District Newsletter featuring the LHS Class of 2018 Top Ten. The correction had been made at the time with the online version of the news- letter, but this is for the print copy. The error was in the photos featuring Renee Harbowy and Nicole Lamore. Also, Anna Ellis, Class of 2018, is attending Lawrence Technological University not U of M as previously listed.
Renee Harbowy
Michigan State University
Nicole Lamore
University of Alabama
On February 1, 2019, the Macomb Career Technical Education Ad-ministrators Association celebrated their 29th Annual Awards Celebra-tion.
Lakeview was proud of our stu-dents who were recognized during the event—Passion Lewis and Jacob Shue.
Passion was accompanied by her mom, brother and teacher Elizabeth Curd.
Jacob accompanied by (l) teacher Jim Schneider and his mom and dad.
Lakeview’s Teachers of the Year On Monday, February 4th, a team of central office administrators, building staff, and the LEA President and LHS teacher Ben Haberek traveled the District to surprise the three levels of winners in their classrooms. This year’s winners and nominees for the Macomb Intermediate School District Teacher of the Year are Melanie Danley, Greenwood Special Education Teacher; Kimberly Heiss, 6th grade ELA teacher at Jefferson Middle School; and Jamie Hitt, Lakeview High School teacher.
The teachers were recognized on April 17th at the MISD Teacher of the Year Celebra-tion and at the Lakeview Board of Education Meeting on May 21st.
(L) Greenwood teacher Melanie Danley with Christine Kress, Execu-tive Director of Student Services, and LEA President/ teacher Ben Haberek
JMS Teacher of the Year Kim Heiss with (L) Superintendent Karl Paulson and ( R) JMS Principal David Lavender
(R) LHS teacher Jamie Hitt supported by her class as she was presented with the high school’s Teacher of the Year
Passion Lewis was a 12th grader in teacher Elizabeth Curd’s cadet program at Lakeview High School. She finished her 2nd year of Cadet Teaching. Passion spent half of her day working with students at Greenwood Elementary with her elemen-tary sponsor teacher. She had been part of the Lakeview Orchestra since 5th grade and was co-captain of the LHS Dance team. She plans to attend either Wayne State or Oakland University and would like to major in forensic science or teaching.
Jacob Shue was a 12th grader in teacher Jim Schneider’s automotive class.
He completed his 2nd year in Auto-motive Technology. He had been part of the after-school Auto Club, participated in AutoRama Pedal Car Challenge, MITES, and SkillsUSA. He signed a contract with the United States Marines to work as an aviation mechanic and left for boot camp in July.
CTE is key for Career Success
Former Grad Visits Lakeview
On September 21, 2018, retired Air Force Captain, Edward Hourigan, LHS ‘93’, stopped to visit and give the District a flag and certificate identifying that the U.S. Flag had been flown on a mission, over Iraq/Syria, back in April 2018 in honor of Lakeview High School and our Athletic Department. This mission was flown in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Hourigan shared examples of how the troops, while deployed, often spent a fair amount of time keeping track of “back home” news and events. Many of them had been involved in athletics while in high school, so this is often a big topic of interest. Since his family has been Lakeview supporters for many years, he sought to have this flag provided back to Lakeview. He was most recently stationed in Florida, prior to retirement, and is now working for Lockheed/Martin doing similar work to when he was in the Air Force. He follows the District on social media, and he knew many current events that were taking place in the District.
The certificate has been framed, and the United States Flag has been placed in a flag box which is on display in the Board of Education Room at the Wheat Building.
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On January 18th, Lakeview retiree, long-time resident, and supporter of Lakeview’s sports programs, Bonnie Garofalo, was recognized by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association with the 2018 Fran Herrington “Woman of the Year” Award. The award is presented in memory of the late wife of John Herrington of Farmington Hills who was a tremendous part of their football program and school community. This award is presented annually to honor those women who have contributed their time, energy and expertise in promoting high school football in their community and the state of Michigan. Lakeview is proud to have Bonnie recognized for all of her hard work and dedication over the years. . .Go Huskies!
Lakeview High School Senior Featured in 2019/20 MDE Exhibit
Elizabeth Anderson, Class of 2019, had her artwork, featured below, selected for the 2019/2020 MDE Exhibit in the Michigan Department of Education Office in Lansing. The display features creative works of students in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade from around the state. Anderson’s art work will be on display throughout the next year in the State Superintendent’s office.
The Michigan Art Education Associa-tion (MAEA) selects the top 100 pieces of artwork from around the state. The MAEA is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Michigan Education Association and the National Art Educa-tion Association.
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2018/19 was a banner year for the Princeton Elementary Chess Club. This year, 82%, 103 of the 126, 5th graders signed up for the Chess Club. The club has invest-ed in seven (7) more chess clocks (total of 35) and will continue to invest in more as the years go on. In addition to the current 5th Grade Chess Team, there were 30 former chess players who came back each week from Jefferson Middle School to serve as coaches and mentors to the 5th graders.
On March 28th, they held their Open House where between players, coaches, and parents approximately 230 people attended the event. “The impact these teachers have had on these students will last a lifetime,”
states Superintendent Karl Paulson. “I’m especially impressed at the large number of students partici-pating this year.”
Benefits of learning to play chess at a young age is that it teaches children to win and lose grace- fully. Chess can help to develop problem-solving skills; it can help students to think ahead, not rush their decisions, and weigh the pluses and minuses of their
Princeton Chess Club Bigger Than Ever
choices. The team participated in a Chess Tournament at Henry Ford High School on April 27th where 44 students competed and several students took home medals and trophies. Sponsors of Princeton’s Chess Club are 5th Grade teachers Cory Sheridan, Devon Ciegotura and Valerie Bogoevski. This is Mr. Sheridan’s 8th year of running a chess club in the District.
This past school year, the Huskies excelled in the athletic venues. In the fall, the varsity football team made the MHSAA state playoffs for the 2nd time in the past three (3) seasons. The Huskies hosted their first round playoff game with a 41-32 victory over Roseville. Girls Golf won their first division championship, going 7-1. The winter season saw more successes, with girls basketball winning both a District and *Regional Championship (*photo) and making it to the state quarterfinals (Top 8 in the State). Wrestling won the divi-sion championship and their 4th straight District championship as well. Boys swim won the division championship, finished 6th in the Macomb County meet and
finished 15th at the state finals. The swim team broke seven (7) school records this past season.
In the spring, the girls tennis team was named Macomb County Division 2-3-4 Team of the Year and Academic All State for the 2nd consecutive season. Baseball, Boys Golf and Boys Track won division champion-ships.
Husky Sports Highlights
Baseball won the District championship as well. Over the course of the year, seven (7) athletes were recognized with all state honors and nine (9) seniors committed to play their respective sport in college next year.
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School Boards make a powerful difference!
Newly Elected Board Members Take Oath of Office
On Tuesday, January 8th, incumbent Board Members (l) Michael Bayer and (c) James Kouri and newly elected Board Member (r) Benjamin Miners were sworn into office by Board Vice President Donald Wheaton, Jr. These members will serve a six-year term until 2024.
January is also known as School Board Appreciation Month. Students from each building presented the Board with appreciation baskets and video presentations during their Organizational Meeting. The 2019 Lakeview Board members are Daniel Dombrowski, President; Donald Wheaton, Jr., Vice President; Robbyn Martin, Secretary; Michael Bayer, Treasurer; and Trustees James Kouri, Peter Accica, Jr., and Benjamin Miners. Remaining 2019 Board Meeting dates are: September 17, October 15, November 5, December 3, 2019; and the Organizational Meeting on January 7, 2020. Board Meetings are held at 7:30 PM in the Board Room at the Wheat Educational Campus, 27575 Harper, unless otherwise posted.
Finances and Budget
On June 18, 2019, Lakeview’s Board approved the 2019-20 Budget. About 75% of the $45.9 Million General Fund Budget goes into instructional services
like teachers, technology, and textbooks.
“Lakeview has always taken pride in making sure the majority of our dollars go to the needs of our students,” states Katherine Konon, Director of Business Services. “We have not only seen growth in
student success in the classroom achieved by dedicated staff and administrators but also have had significant growth in financial security.”
Board Treasurer Michael Bayer states, “Prudent fiscal management has allowed us to approve a budget that expands funding on instruc-
tional expenses such as staff and technology in the classroom, with a continued focus on quality programs and student achievement.”
For at least the past 11 years, the annual Financial Audit Report, conducted by our independent auditors, has had a “clean opinion”, or the best outcome available to a public school district. Just like our quality programs and services for students, Lakeview takes pride in being a good steward of the public tax dollars entrusted to us.
Strategic Plan, 2014-19
Lakeview’s Board and leadership team have consistently used the District Strategic Plan as a guide for decision-making. Here are the five Key Priority Areas:
Student Achievement
Leadership, Character & Service
Communications & Engagement
Facilities, Equipment & Materials
Financial Stability
“All Lakeview administrators, including Mr. Paulson, develop annual goals aligned to the District Strategic Plan. This internal quality control process ensures alignment on our priorities across the District,” stated Daniel Dombrowski, Board President. During the 2018/19 school year, Lakeview’s staff worked to renew the AdvancED/NCA District Accreditation process. Back in 2009, we were the first in Macomb County to earn this valued recognition. This summer, the District received confirmation that we were recertified. (See article on page 2).
Later this fall, the District will reach out to students, parents, staff, and the community to participate in the next Strategic Planning stage for Lakeview that will take us through the next five years—2019 through 2024. If you would be interested in serving on one of the committees, please contact Debbie DePape at:
Please add to the subject line: Strategic Plan
Lakeview Public Schools
Karl D. Paulson Superintendent of Schools
Debra M. DePape, Editor [email protected]
(586) 445-4000, ext. 2501
Lakeview Today. . . Leaders Tomorrow!
lakeviewpublicschools.org
2019 Lakeview
Board of Education Dan Dombrowski, President
Donald Wheaton, Jr., Vice President [email protected]
Michael Bayer, Treasurer [email protected]
Robbyn Martin, Secretary [email protected]
James Kouri, Trustee [email protected]
Peter Accica, Jr., Trustee [email protected]
Benjamin Miners, Trustee [email protected]
Karl Paulson, Superintendent [email protected]
Tracy VanPeeren, Asst. Supt. [email protected]
Board Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Board Room at the Wheat Educational Campus, 27575 Harper, at 7:30 PM unless otherwise posted.
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It is the policy of the Board that no student in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, height, weight, and/or any other legally protected characteristic, be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in its programs and/or activities. Any person believing they have been discriminated against may bring a complaint to the local civil rights coordinator: Assistant Superintendent, 27575 Harper, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, 586-445-4000 X 2503.
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Brick pavers available
Lakeview High School Alumni Garden
To provide support of Lakeview Public Schools and to create a legacy for
your family, commemorative brick pavers can be purchased to
celebrate your connection to Lakeview either as a graduate, business
owner, community member or a current family attending one of
Lakeview’s schools.
Paver bricks are placed in the pathway surrounding the Alumni Garden
which was created at the east entrance driveway of Lakeview High
School by the Richard Black Athletic Field. Pavers come in three sizes—
4 X 8 ($75); 8 X 8 ($150) and 12 X 12 ($250). The cost of the paver
includes the engraving.
Share your Pride with the Community Become a part of Lakeview history! Purchase an engraved brick paver to
celebrate your connection to
Lakeview Public Schools.
Accepting orders for 2020. Pavers
are engraved over the summer and
installed prior to the 2020 Home-
coming Game.
For order forms and additional
information, email:
Subject: Alumni Garden or call
(586) 445-4000, ext. 2501.