WASB Info. about EC for the Supt. Search

The ECASD has contracted with WASB (Wisconsin Association of School Boards) to help us hire a new Superintendent. Here is the information that WASB has posted that describes EC for the New Superintendent Search.

My comments: I am glad to see our Vision and Mission Statements! They are nowhere to be found on our website. Maria

Vision Statement:
To become a recognized model of educational
excellence in all that we do.
Mission Statement
To educate our children in partnership
with the family and the community to live
responsible, creative, and fulfilling lives in
a rapidly changing world.
Statistics
District Grades: ......................... Prek-12
Enrollment ................................. 10,800
Administrators.................................. 33
Teachers.........................................800
Classified Staff.................................447
Buildings
Elementary Schools........................... 13
Middle Schools.................................... 3
Charter Schools .................................. 3
High Schools ...................................... 2
About Eau Claire
Eau Claire is ideally located where the Eau
Claire River flows into the Chippewa River. It
is located 80 miles east of Minneapolis/St.
Paul and 180 miles northeast of Madison
The population of Eau Claire is 61,912 with
the county population of 96,214. Eau Claire
is the eighth largest school district in
Wisconsin. It is also home to the University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (with an enrollment
of more than 10,000 students) and Chippewa
Valley Technical College (with an enrollment
of 6,000 students). The city enjoys a history
of lumbering and now prides itself on its
health care, education, and business. There
are many wonderful parks throughout the city
and those are highlighted by Carson Park, a
beautiful 134 acre community park in the
center of town, which offers many
recreational activities. Eau Claire also has a
wealth of quality health care available.
Sports lovers will also be impressed with the
many opportunities available. Visitors and
residents can shop, dine and lodge at many
fine establishments in Eau Claire and the
beautiful surrounding area.
Eau Claire was
selected as 1 of the 100 Best Communities for
Young People.
About the Eau Claire School
District
A national independent study of
parents and employers found that the
ECASD ranked in the top 15 percent
of school districts in the U.S. Many of
the students have achieved above
state and national average academic
test results and reading levels. The
district features many great
programs including:
Gifted and talented
Special needs
Charter schools
Business Youth
Apprenticeships
Project Lead the Way
Lighted Schoolhouse
A Green and Healthy School
It boasts an excellent extra-curricular
program. The North High Technology
Education Department was named
the WTEA Program of the Year in
2006 and the ITEA Program of the
Year in 2007.