Business View Magazine - July 2023

209 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 7 LEBANON COMMUNI T Y SCHOOL CORPORAT ION mental health supports and social services, as well as modernizing pre-engineering program spaces. “So that those students are using the most modern and up-to-date equipment and technology available.” Following three years of effort, LCSC has approved its new guiding principles and mission statement, identifying four key systems that they believe are crucial for a world-class school district: academic growth and achievement, community engagement, a high-performing and engaged workforce, and efficient and effective school and district operations. LCSC is now in the process of redesigning its school improvement plans to encompass these four key systems, with each department and division designing goals that align with them. Following this guide the district will continue to provide a top- notch educational experience for their students. Along with this, Milleman says, “Our new mission statement is that we challenge everyone, every day, to reach a new best. We believe that is something we can expect each of us to do, just be better today than we were yesterday. We feel like, ‘Everyone, Everyday Reach a New Best’ is a good kind of slogan. We know there’s a lot packed into that statement, but that’s where we’re headed.” On the curriculum side LCSC is demonstrating innovation in their grade 6 through 12 programs, engaging in Indiana’s pre-engineering program, Project Lead the Way. Advanced placement computer science programs are also available, equipping Students with the skills needed for today’s job market, and future education opportunities. On the elementary side, the district will be bringing in a certified STEM teacher who will work at each of the four schools starting next year, complementing the new STEM labs. Additionally, the district will be directing funds towards extracurricular programming such as robotics clubs. All of this is in an effort to prepare students for future opportunities and put them on a path to success. With major employers like pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly bringing one of the largest expansions in the company’s history to Lebanon there will be high-quality job options for future graduates in the region. “We’re going to have between 500 and 700, high wage, high skilled pharmaceutical industry jobs, here in our backyard,” Milleman remarks. “We are looking forward to having conversations not just with Eli Lilly, but with other corporations that may be part of what’s called the LEAP district here in Lebanon, which is about 8000 acres that are currently under contract with the state of Indiana to attract high tech, high wage jobs to Boone County.” Aligning with the national trend of skills- based learning opportunities, LCSC students are able to participate in a program that offers the chance to sample future options through hands-on experiences. Milleman recounts, “We know that students