Civil Municipal - May 2024

per year. We don’t feel that that develops the whole child and supports our community in a truly effective manner. So, we use a true connectivity approach where we are working collaboratively with all five priorities at once.And while it may seem like a heavy lift, we know that you can’t truly develop the child if you remove or wait to implement one area of our priority or focus.” He underscores the importance of wellness and mental health support in today’s world, for both students and staff, as well as the value of student voice. “Representation matters in our inclusive teaching and learning.While it’s a literacy approach, you have to also be able to see yourself in the curriculum,” portrays Dr. Clardy. “We do not believe in changing or shying away from historical facts. That goes completely against our equity focus and framework.We will have those tough conversations around how our history guides our current practices, and how we can galvanize together to create a stronger, more inclusive society moving forward.” students come to school, depending on the grade level, anywhere between 10 and 11 o’clock so our teachers can get together and share what they’re doing to meet the educational needs of all of our students,” describes Deputy Superintendent, Chad Wiese. He notes that this is a selling point in terms of hiring and retention, adding,“We have prioritized giving our staff members space to share what they’re doing in the classroom and meet the needs of every single student, and that’s a big deal.” To further support learners, VASD is fortunate to be able to provide technology to all students, currently in the form of iPads, with plans to transition to Chrome books over the next two years. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE Guided by a strategic framework that is grounded in the five priorities of community collaboration, inclusive teaching and learning, student agency, value and belonging, and wellness and mental health, the district takes a unique approach to planning. Dr. Clardy elaborates, “Often you’ll see that when you have five key priorities like that, you take one priority Financial Strategies for StrongerCommunities th ® Contact us today! 800.783.4273 | pmanetwork.com Financial Advisory Services Asset Management Bond Proceeds Management Cash Flow Management Contact Information ERIK KASS Director, Public Finance Tel: 414-436-1834 ekass@pmanetwork.com JOSH BARBIAN Associate Vice President, Investment Services Tel: 414-436-1811 jbarbian@pmanetwork.com BRETT WEEDEN Vice President, Investment Services Tel: 414-436-1498 bweeden@pmanetwork.com MATT SILKEY Associate Vice President, Investment Services Tel: 414-436-1846 msilkey@pmanetwork.com 246 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05