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outcomes,” he elaborates. Another major initiative revolves around community engagement and leadership. “We aim for at least 75% of our students to participate in community service or leadership activities,” Dr. Jackson shares. This goal spans simple activities like can drives to more complex projects in higher grades, embedding a sense of service and leadership in the student body. Dr. Jackson also touches on the second phase of their building project, which is set to commence in the new calendar year.“While a significant portion of this phase involves mechanical upgrades, we are also expanding our AG program and enhancing athletic facilities,” he notes, indicating a balance between functional and programmatic improvements. Addressing the teacher shortage, a prevalent issue in education, Dr. Jackson pointed to a strategic move in 2017. “Our board set an objective to have the highest-paid teaching staff in southeastern Indiana, which we achieved in 2020. We currently start our High-performing student athletics facilities Get in touch with us. Mark Beebe Principal / Architecture MBeebe@RATIOdesign.com 317 275 6975 RATIODESIGN.COM LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM LAWRENCEBURG, IN EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATATORIUM SAINT LEON, IN 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03