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La Center schools superintendent says district is 'strong'; highlights levy pass and CTE expansion
Summary
Superintendent Peter Rosenkrantz told the council the district achieved a 59.4% levy pass rate, expanded CTE and dual‑credit offerings, and is focusing next on writing instruction and family engagement.
Peter Rosenkrantz, La Center School District superintendent, told the council the district’s twice‑annual state‑of‑the‑district report showed steady programs and community support.
Rosenkrantz highlighted athletics and academics: the high school wrestling team placed first and seventh in state team standings for individuals, and spring sports were beginning. He noted the district’s recent replacement levy passed with a 59.4% yes vote and described the levy as a replacement that did not raise the rate but increased the amount to account for growth.
Nut graf: Rosenkrantz framed district priorities around student learning, family engagement and career opportunities. He said the district is expanding career and technical education (CTE) offerings — including baking, culinary and construction courses — and is pursuing partnerships with local industry to give students work‑ready skills and dual‑credit options.
Rosenkrantz described instructional priorities: continued emphasis on early reading, a focus on math and science, and a new push to raise writing proficiency so students are “on grade level for writing by grade 10.” He said the district offers Advanced Placement and dual‑credit courses and is working to increase hands‑on opportunities that pair academic credit with practical skills.
On safety and emergency planning, Rosenkrantz said the district recently held a tabletop exercise that involved school staff, police, fire and Clark County to work through a simulated chemical spill and coordinate communication and student movement. He told the council the exercise helped refine command and family‑reunification procedures.
Rosenkrantz also urged family volunteerism, noting volunteers who read with students and a small corps of math volunteers who support classroom fluency. He stressed parent engagement as important to literacy and numeracy outcomes.
Ending: Rosenkrantz closed by saying the district is focused on families and students and thanked the community for supporting the levy; he invited council members to upcoming school events and performances.
