PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Memorial Health System www.caringforyou.org Memorial Health System in Abilene, KS is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing lab, imaging, rehab, emergency services, and more. Our affiliates include a rural health clinic, longterm care, home health and hospice, a fitness center, HUD senior housing, and a variety of visiting specialists. We enhance the health and wellness of all. n Mammoth Sports Construction, L.L.C www.mammothbuilt.com noting efforts to encourage professional growth through advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction. These investments yield measurable results, with Sprinkles noting that “graduation rates that are increasing very significantly over the last five to six year time frame.” “We need to remember why we’re here, and we really want to make sure that we’re doing a great job educating our kids, and I think we have,” reflects Brown.“We’ve been very focused on making sure that we’re kept up to speed with the latest research on teaching and learning, and also how the brain works.” The district maintains its forward focus through strong community ties. Ongoing partnerships with local businesses and organizations ensure programs remain responsive to workforce needs while providing students with real-world opportunities. As Sprinkle observes, “there’s still more work to do,” but the foundation for sustained excellence is firmly established. FORGING TOMORROW’S LEADERS THROUGH TRADITION AND INNOVATION AUSD exemplifies how progressive education and timeless values can work in harmony. The district’s commitment to excellence, embodied in its mission of “holding leaders for today and tomorrow,” continues to be shaped by President Eisenhower’s legacy. As Brown reflects, “it’s really fascinating that a small community of only 6,000 can have the number of graduates that we’ve had that have been connected worldwide.” By blending innovative programs with enduring principles of character, AUSD prepares students to navigate a changing economy while remaining grounded in the values that built its reputation, proving that great leadership begins in the classroom. 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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