A FOCUS ON CONNECTION Relationships are at the heart of the district’s philosophy, as District Superintendent Sterling Boles imparts,“We talk about having grace for individuals, and also for the teaching and learning process, and how much easier it is if you have a good relationship with students.” That sense of belonging extends to educators, and the district is working hard to be a destination not only for students but for teachers. Recruitment strategies include career fairs and social media outreach, but at its core, the district fosters a schoolfamily culture where staff members feel valued and supported. “We work on retention and on making sure that staff members feel like they are an active part of the process, and of our school and what we’re trying to accomplish,” shares Boles. “We talk about how family comes first, and they talk about their family as their school family.That makes a difference in what we stand for as a district. It makes it kind of a special place.” EARLY LEARNING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Recognizing the value of early childhood education, FLCS offers programs for the youngest learners. Chief Learning Officer, Wendy Smedley, recounts,“We offer 291 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03 FRANKTON-LAPEL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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