Dear Waterville Parents and Community,

The opening of school is next week-August Tuesday, August 27th to be exact.  Are you ready? Are your kids ready?

Over the course of this past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to talk with a large number of Waterville parents and community members.  A survey was sent throughout the community in July and the results from this five-question survey have been very helpful to me as I work with the “team” to set a course for the year.

After spending time in the community and in the school and after reading the results of this survey, I set three goals for myself as the Superintendent: 1) improve on the communication from the school and the communication within the school 2) improve and enhance the culture of Waterville.  We’ve adopted the slogan “We are Waterville” 3) Improve and maintain the financial stability of the district.  I’m pleased to say I believe we are well on our way with each.

On Monday, August 19 I met with all staff members of the Waterville School District.  What a thrill it was for me to welcome them back to another school year.  A meeting was held in the morning with all staff. In this meeting I shared with them my background and previous work experiences.  We also shared information from the business office and personnel office.

The Waterville School Board also renewed the goals they established in 2021.  I shared these goals with the staff:

1. Increase Student Learning and Performance

2. Develop High Functioning Board Team (Staff Teams)

3. Ensure Positive, Safe and Inclusive Learning

4. Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Stability

Your support for the Waterville Schools is genuinely appreciated.

 

Mike Parker

Superintendent