PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n ESS www.ess.com ESS is the nation’s leader in education personnel and management solutions, providing K-12 districts with qualified substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff. With 100,000+ educational professionals, ESS manages recruiting, training, placement, and retention – helping districts improve fill rates, reduce administrative burdens, and support academic success for millions of students nationwide. n The Stepping Stones Group www.thesteppingstonesgroup.com The Stepping Stones Group partners with schools to address staffing shortages and deliver consistent, high-quality care to students nationwide. Through licensed clinicians, evidence-based interventions, and special education services, we help districts improve outcomes, support educators, and transform lives— both in-person and virtually— ensuring every child gets the education they deserve. n Frost Brown Todd www.frostbrowntodd.com Frost Brown Todd is a full-service national law firm serving some of America’s top corporations, emerging companies and public entities. With more than 600 attorneys regularly identified by clients, peers and industry organizations as leaders in their practice areas, the firm advises and protects clients in business transactions and litigation. These strategic priorities build upon recent progress at Dayton Public Schools, including improved academic results and decreased chronic absenteeism rates. By balancing practical career preparation with organizational excellence, the district aims to create an educational environment where students and staff can thrive while addressing regional workforce needs through systematic, sustainable improvement. emphasizing practical application over standardized metrics. The district has completed phase two of this five-phase initiative and aims to accelerate implementation in the coming years to maximize student opportunities. “We want to nail this thing down. We’re on phase two of the initiative but want to reach phase five sooner rather than later,” Dr. Lawrence explains. “This approach connects education directly to regional workforce needs while increasing student engagement through relevant, future-focused learning.” Alongside curriculum transformation, Dr. Lawrence targets organizational culture as a critical focus area. “I work extensively on transforming the culture of any organization I lead,” he states.“For me, it’s about creating a professional culture that emphasizes customer service and treating people not how you would want to be treated, but how people should be treated.” 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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