2008-09 - White Bear Lake Area Schools

District Profile (2008-09)District profile18Student EnrollmentElementary (Grades K-5) 3650Middle School (Grades 6-8) 1837High School (Grades 9-12) 2743Transition Plus (Special Ed, ages 18-21) 42Student Demographic InformationThroughout the last decade the District has seen greaterracial and economic diversity; nearly 28% of WBLAS studentsqualify for free and reduced lunch, and 4.3% are English-Language Learners.Staff ProfileWhite (non-Hispanic)83.7%School Board MembersGregg Larson, ChairLori Swanson, Vice ChairChris Hiniker, TreasurerCathy Storey, ClerkGeorge KimballJanet NewbergRolf ParsonsDistrict total 8272Total Enrollment = 8,272Asian/PacificIslander7.7%WBLASAmerican Indian/Alaskan Native.6%Hispanic 3.7%Black(non-Hispanic)4.3%StateTeachers with Master’s Degrees 65% 50%Teachers with fewerthan three years experienceTeachers with morethan 10 years experienceTeachers meeting federal“Highly Qualified” requirements2% 5%63% 62%100% 98%MissionDistrict 624 strives to provide ahigh-quality educational experience forall learners. To accomplish our missionwe believe that a high-quality educationalexperience must:• be in partnership with the community;• take place in a safe, supportiveand challenging environment;• develop lifelong learners;• allow each learner to reachfull potential; and• encourage each learner tobe a contributing memberof a global society.Goals• Student Achievement - We will be adistrict whose students are preparedfor the challenges of a complex anddiverse world.• Staff Excellence - We will be a districtthat recruits, retains and valuesexemplary staff in all areas.• Resource Management - We willbe a district committed to fiscalresponsibility and efficient use ofall its resources.• Leadership - We will be a district thatmodels excellence in governance andmeaningfully involves the communityin the work of the district.Core ValuesThe White Bear Lake Area SchoolDistrict builds quality lives andstrong communities through compassion,integrity, respect, responsibilityand service.Improvement PlansEach school completes an annualBuilding Improvement Plan, providinga clear focus for the utilization of bothbuilding resources and District support.To view individual school improvementplans, contact the building administrator.In planning and deliveringprofessional development opportunitiesfor staff members, the District alignssuch programs with the District goals.Opportunities also are based oncurrent student data and best practiceeducational research.