September 2024

A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN AND A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! 

These values are more than just words to us. We have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student and staff member to achieve success. This means creating conditions that foster empowerment, purpose, inspiration, investment, interests, kindness, relationships, communication, and engagement.

Per a recent family satisfaction survey, 91% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that ETCSD is right to focus on the 6 Cs for learning. Additionally, 93% support learning environments that prioritize choice and voice in education and emphasize continual improvement. Furthermore, 91% believe the district should consistently provide resources and proper staffing to achieve its goals. Emotional support, communication, learning, and the enjoyment of school are widely regarded as strengths of ETCSD.

We are focused on the right work, guided by our four strategic priorities (outlined below). These priorities enable us to create learner-empowered environments that are personalized to support creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, content mastery, and curiosity.

Strategic Priorities:

• Support conditions for learner empowerment.
• Cultivate a healthy organizational culture that supports learning through values such as relationships and trust, communication, commitment, continuous learning, voice, joy, compassion, gratitude, self-reflection, feedback, accountability, and results.
• Maximize the value of our educational institution for families who attend ETCSD, as well as for the greater East Troy community, through enhanced communication and engagement.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of resources to foster and support our strategic priorities.

To truly foster a healthy learning culture, we must continue to create conditions that support our children and employees intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

We extend our gratitude to the community for approving the three-year operational referendum in April 2023. This has assisted with maintaining our programs and staffing.

Additionally, the East Troy School Board has approved a $19.4 million capital referendum question to be placed on the November 5 ballot. This proposed referendum, developed after a thorough process, addresses the most critical needs at Prairie View Elementary, East Troy Middle School, East Troy High School, and the bus garage and site. It also balances the needs of our property taxpayers, with an estimated impact of $21 per $100,000 of equalized property value.

I encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our district and the upcoming capital referendum.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to making our district a great place to learn and work!

Sincerely,

Dr. Christopher G. Hibner

District Administrator