[0:07] This school year, we're embracing [0:09] the theme of “All for 194” [0:11] and living out our core values, [0:14] which guide [0:14] everything we do [0:15] to ensure the academic, social, [0:18] civic and personal readiness [0:19] of every student. [0:22] Over the past decade, [0:23] our district has seen significant growth. [0:26] With new homes and families [0:27] joining our community, [0:29] we expect that growth to continue. [0:32] Our district is becoming [0:33] more economically, [0:35] racially, linguistically diverse. [0:38] Today, 16% of our families [0:40] speak a language [0:41] other than English, [0:43] representing more than 80 languages [0:45] across our schools. [0:47] Each day, our dedicated staff [0:49] help students grow [0:51] academically, [0:52] socially, civically and personally [0:55] as they work [0:55] toward graduation and life beyond. [0:59] To support every learner, [1:00] we provide a wide range of educational [1:04] and social-emotional supports. [1:06] Many students benefit from individualized [1:09] support, such as English [1:11] Learner programs, [1:12] special education, [1:13] and academic interventions [1:15] or accommodations. [1:17] 30% of our students participate [1:19] in advanced programing, [1:21] allowing students [1:22] to explore their interests [1:23] and take on new challenges [1:25] in their academic journey. [1:27] Our students’ success [1:29] is reflected in an average GPA of 3.3 [1:33] and an average ACT [1:34] score of 23. [1:37] A testament to their hard work [1:38] and the commitment of our staff [1:40] to academic excellence. [1:42] Our graduates are ready for the future. [1:46] According to the most recent data [1:47] from the Class of 2022, [1:49] 93% of students graduated, [1:52] 17% entered the workforce immediately, [1:56] while 79% pursued [1:58] post-secondary education. [2:00] Behind the scenes, [2:01] a dedicated team [2:02] of more than 2,800 staff members [2:06] serve students every day [2:07] across 19 facilities, [2:09] making Lakeville Area schools [2:11] the largest employer in Lakeville. [2:14] Our transportation partner covers [2:15] 10,000 miles daily, [2:17] safely bringing [2:18] 9,000 student riders to and from school. [2:22] In our cafeterias, [2:23] we serve over 2,900 breakfasts [2:26] and 8,600 lunches each day, fueling [2:29] learning and growth. [2:31] Technology plays [2:32] an essential role in learning. [2:34] With more than 17,000 iPads and devices [2:37] in the hands of students and staff, [2:40] we are preparing learners [2:41] to thrive in a digital world. [2:44] At the same time, [2:45] we continue to invest [2:46] in comprehensive safety [2:48] and security measures, [2:49] ensuring our schools remain safe, [2:51] welcoming environments [2:53] where students can focus on [2:54] learning and growth. [2:56] Beyond the school day, [2:57] our facilities are community hubs. [3:00] This year, community [3:01] facility use [3:02] is projected to reach [3:03] nearly 200,000 hours; [3:06] a reflection [3:07] of how our schools [3:08] bring people together [3:09] for learning, recreation [3:12] and connection across the Lakeville area. [3:15] Strong connections with our community [3:17] through transparency [3:18] and positive relationships, [3:20] including community engagement [3:21] and feedback, [3:22] are essential [3:23] to making our mission [3:25] possible to support [3:26] every student’s success. [3:28] And it's clear [3:31] In the 2025 survey. [3:34] 89% of community members [3:36] gave the quality of education [3:38] at Lakeville Area Schools an A or a B. [3:41] The district received [3:42] its highest scores [3:43] in the last three years for satisfaction. [3:46] Overall, our community believes [3:48] we spend taxpayer funding effectively, [3:51] do what's right, [3:52] make good decisions [3:53] and involve the community well. [3:55] Our community [3:56] also says [3:57] our leaders are doing a good job [3:59] and that our teachers are fantastic. [4:01] From classrooms to cafeterias, [4:04] busses to ball fields, [4:06] and the stage to the stands. [4:08] The Lakeville Area Schools [4:09] community is united [4:10] in ensuring the academic, [4:12] social, [4:13] civic and personal readiness [4:15] for every student. [4:17] We are all in, all together, [4:19] working toward our mission and vision. [4:21] We are “All for 194”.