Cornell School Board - Every district needs a vision for its students
Kylee Millin is completing her student teaching and will be the next early childhood education teacher at Cornell, after she was hired by the school board Feb. 26. Millin grew up in Ladysmith, and is well familiar with the area, and is excited to be in Cornell. Photo by Ginna Young
By Ginna Young
It is the firm belief of the Cornell School District, that every young person who comes through the doors, is a human being of immeasurable value and unlimited potential, with talents and abilities. It is the mission of the Cornell Schools, as a partner with family and community, to assist all of our students in realizing their potential; discovering their unique talents and abilities; being prepared for their next level of work or education; becoming contributing citizens of Cornell, Wis., the United States, and the global society; and become lifelong learners.
If you had to take a deep breath, just to read the mission statement of the Cornell School District, you’re not alone. The board of education thinks a revamp is needed and as board president Lyle Briggs pointed out, the current mission statement doesn’t say how the district wants to prepare students for life.
However, the unofficial vision statement of “Excel at Cornell” is just right, in their minds.
“Your vision statement should be shorter than your mission statement,” said board clerk Eileen Sikora.
Stephanie Seidlitz, board treasurer, feels that everyone wants something different, but that they can come together to choose an overall statement.
“I think we need some young people’s input,” said Sikora, adding that people need think about what they want for district. “What do you want it to do?”
It was agreed to talk more about the mission and vision statements at the next meeting, with public input welcome, before any decision is made.
The board did approve the hire of early childhood education/4K teacher Kylee Millin; and head baseball coach Zach Person, along with the resignation of middle/ high school special education teacher Samantha Pitsch, at the end of the school year; and assistant girls basketball coach Crystal Bowe.
I have enjoyed my time in Cornell, wrote Pitsch.
