Civil Municipal - Mar 2024

teachers at $48,000 a year, significantly higher than many neighboring districts,” he says. This strategy has effectively mitigated the impact of the teacher shortage, ensuring that the district starts each school year fully staffed, even in hard-to-fill positions. Through these targeted goals and strategies, Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools is preparing for the immediate future and laying the groundwork for sustained excellence and innovation in education. Its focus on instructional quality, community service, infrastructure improvement, and competitive compensation for educators positions it as a leading district poised for continued success and growth in 2024 and beyond. PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n Raymond James & Associates, Inc. www.rjpublicfinance.com Built on the guiding principles of deep relationships, innovative ideas and superior execution, Raymond James consistently ranks among the top five senior managing underwriters of U.S. municipal bonds. Our veteran bankers and aggressive underwriters work with municipal and not-for-profit issuers nationwide to find customized, comprehensive solutions for their next project. n Lancer Associates www.lancerarchitects.com n RATIO Architects, LLC www.ratiodesign.com 330 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03