1. Lapeer Community Schools Regular Meeting June 13, 2013
6-9 Configuration
Lapeer Community Schools
Regular Meeting
June 13, 2013

2. Process Review
March 21, 2013 Board Meeting – Removed issue from Strategic Plan restructuring vote
April 22, 2013 – Task Force Meeting #1 at RW
Conference calls with area superintendents
Meetings with K-12 administrators
Staff Survey
District PTC meeting
Meetings with Transportation Department
May 29, 2013 – Task Force Meeting #2 at Zemmer
June 13, 2013 – Final Recommendation

3. Task Force Meetings
Topics discussed and considered when comparing the two models (6/7-8/9 or two 6-9)
What’s working in our secondary program?
Transitions and Relationships
Transportation
Role of Extra-curricular activities
Academic Options and Stretch Opportunities

4. Highlights from Task Force work
One Lapeer concept was a central theme
Great discussion around the issue of transitions
Focusing our efforts on incorporation of 9th grade into the high school program
Maintenance and expansion of the teaming concept
Select the option that best supports the district’s new theme of extended stretch and support
Logistics should not drive the decision
Transportation was a significant consideration

5. Recommendation Rolland-Warner will serve as the 6/7 facility
Zemmer will serve as the 8/9 facility
Positives
One Lapeer concept
Easier to focus on college/career readiness for 8/9 grades under one roof
Continuity and vertical alignment of programming
Same stretch and support opportunities available
Linkage of 8/9 start time and program with LHS
Legitimate community voice helped shape this plan