Our schools are experiencing many of the same issues that today’s businesses are facing.
Businesses are struggling to recruit new hires, retain current employees and provide development opportunities to ensure future readiness. Lakeshore Public Schools are also dealing with similar issues, which is why the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation has committed to raise funds that deliver projects to address these challenges while positively impacting students, staff and our community.
In 2022, LEF will begin supporting three, new major projects: Technology Refresh for our elementary students, New Teacher Recruitment and Current Staff Development through Professional Learning Communities – PLC’s.
3 NEW MAJOR PROJECTS
Technology Refresh
Elementary students
CHALLENGE:
The pace of change of technology is daunting. Our elementary student technology has not been upgraded since 2017. Without new technology our children run the risk of falling behind.
SOLUTION:
LEF will fund 1:1 technology for all students K – 5th grade, including Young 5’s. Touchscreen Chromebooks will provide a richer learning experience with improved academic achievement while preparing our students for future success.
$345,000 Investment
New Teacher Recruitment
New hires
CHALLENGE:
The number of people entering the teaching profession has dropped drastically. Lakeshore needs to position ourselves uniquely to be able to recruit new, top quality educators.
SOLUTION:
LEF will fund a new teacher recruitment grant that will provide up to $10,000 in incentives for new hires. This program will differentiate Lakeshore from other schools, improving our opportunity to recruit the best teachers into our school district.
$150,000 Investment
Professional Development
For current staff
CHALLENGE:
Continuous learning among our educators is critical. We had established late-start Wednesdays to allow the staff to collaborate, but we haven’t given them the ongoing training to help make the best use of this time.
SOLUTION:
LEF will fund training for all staff in support of PLC’s – Professional Learning Communities. The outcome of this grant will result in continuous job-embedded training for educators and improved learning for all students, every day.
$225,000 Investment
Past Projects
Stadium Speaker Project
The new stadium speaker system offers a much more balanced, clear, ‘full’ sound for both announcements and music. The star spangled banner has never sounded better! In addition to the main speaker in the north end zone, a speaker was added to improve audibility at the concession stand. Updated technology also allows staff and coaches to control the sound system remotely when needed.
Lakeshore Community Auditorium
LEF chose to fund the auditorium improvements because of the reach and impact. The auditorium is used by students, staff and the community.
Reading Matters
Reading Matters is a comprehensive overall improvement to the reading curriculum for grades K-12. The goal is that every student will read at their grade level, find personal joy and interest in reading, and realize the benefits of reading in their life-long pursuits.
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
The STEM project complements the 21st Century Learning Centers project, extends the concept of our existing Math/Science Center to all students, and fosters excellence and innovation in the areas of study that have made the U.S. a world leader.
21st Century Learning Centers
By transforming our libraries into 21st Century Learning Centers, we created information hubs that promote collaboration and creation.