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Principals highlight student projects, community events and expert visit on AI

Board of Education, Center Cass SD 66 · March 11, 2026
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Summary

Principals reported student-centered projects, after-school activities and community events; Lakeview hosted a visit from Rebecca Winthrop to discuss 'explorer mode' and AI in education.

School leaders described hands-on, student-centered learning across the district and several community events.

Elizabeth Ide reported on spring conferences and an Ide Winter Wonderland community event. Prairieview highlighted a shift toward "Modes of Engagement" with student projects including podcast production, biomedical engineering and peer teaching, plus thriving clubs and after-school activities. Lakeview reported project-based work in ELA and a visit from Rebecca Winthrop, who discussed fostering curiosity, critical thinking and the role of artificial intelligence in classrooms. Lakeview's Pack the Place event—described as a community rally to support alumnus Ben Julkowski—was also singled out as a strong community response.

These reports were presented as informational updates; no board action was requested. The minutes do not include detailed assessment outcomes or evaluation metrics tied to the programs described.