Civil Municipal - June 2024

This integration is crucial for interactive and engaging teaching,” Ciesielski adds, highlighting the importance of technology in modern education. The superintendent also elaborates on the district’s deep-rooted community connections that amplify their educational impact. “Our relationships with local first responders and city council members, who also sit on our Education Foundation board, exemplify our integrated community approach.These partnerships extend to infrastructure improvements, like the collaborative effort with the city to extend a sidewalk enhancing student safety.” Ciesielski is proud of the synergistic relationships between the school district and local businesses, which offer significant support and opportunities. “Being on the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce board allows me to align our educational goals with local business needs directly,” she states. This dialogue ensures that the school’s offerings resonate with the community’s economic and social fabric. One remarkable partnership involves LaFontaine, a major car dealership, which annually awards outstanding school staff a two-year vehicle lease. “This gesture recognizes excellence among our staff and strengthens the bond between the school and local businesses,” explains Ciesielski. PRIORITIES FOR FENTON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS As Fenton Area Public Schools approaches the end of the calendar year, the focus sharpens on strategic initiatives that promise to significantly enhance the educational environment and the safety of its 156 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06