Welcome to the School District of Superior!

As the Superintendent of our incredible district, I am filled with immense pride for our students, our staff, and the vibrant Superior community that surrounds us. Every day in our schools, I witness the dedication of educators who go above and beyond, the resilience and curiosity of our students, and the unwavering support of our local families and partners. Together, we have built a community where all means all—a culture that believes every single student can and will achieve at the highest levels.

We aren't just aiming for progress; we are delivering results. Thanks to the collaborative partnership between our staff, families, and community, our graduation rates consistently soar above state and national averages. Multiple schools in our district are consistently recognized for exceeding state expectations, and we are continually making strides in literacy, math, and student attendance.

These accomplishments are not by accident. They are driven by a deep, ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, transparent, and relationship-driven learning environment. We regularly gather feedback from our families, students, and staff to ensure we are meeting their needs, and our annual survey results consistently place the School District of Superior in an elite, top-tier category compared to national trends.

Feedback from our Family Perception Surveys consistently highlights extraordinary levels of community trust and satisfaction across our buildings:

• Classroom Safety: Families report a profound sense of security, confirming that they feel their children are safe and protected in their learning environments.

• Trusted Connections: Strong student-staff relationships are a hallmark of our district, with families overwhelmingly reporting that their child has a meaningful connection with at least one trusted adult on staff.

• Welcoming Facilities: Our buildings and grounds are widely recognized by families as clean, safe, well-maintained, and highly welcoming environments.

Our annual staff surveys reflect a deeply collaborative culture, demonstrating that our educators are highly supported and valued:

• Workplace Safety & Support: Our staff reports exceptionally high levels of physical safety at work and enjoys a strong sense of collegiality and teamwork within their buildings.

• Feeling Valued: Superior is proud to maintain staff satisfaction rates regarding workplace value that dramatically outperform national benchmarks.

• Retention & Purpose: When asked what keeps them at Superior, our staff consistently points to their deep commitment to student success, their rewarding relationships with colleagues, and district structures that support a healthy personal and professional balance.

Our student survey results beautifully mirror the positive climate reported by our adults, proving that the Spartan experience resonates directly with our learners. Students consistently report feeling deeply cared for and supported by the educators and staff in their buildings.

Our Strategic Plan serves as our roadmap, guiding our day-to-day work and ensuring we remain accountable to the community we serve. The insights gained from our ongoing parent and staff feedback directly feed into our core pillars:

• Student Engagement, Growth, and Achievement: We utilize research-based instructional strategies to ensure academic excellence while actively fostering a sense of belonging for every student.

• Exceptional Staff: We strive to attract and retain the very best educators. By empowering teacher leadership, offering robust mentoring, and prioritizing intentional, tailored professional development for all employee roles, we ensure our staff feels valued and supported.

• Family and Community Partnerships: We believe that education and community must come together. Through transparent, honest communication, we aim to build lasting trust. Listening to our families means we are actively working to continuously strengthen proactive, personalized parent-teacher communication.

• Financial Responsibility: We manage our district resources with the utmost care, ensuring our long-term financial planning directly supports our educational mission and maintains high standards for clean, modern, and safe learning environments.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Ensuring a SUPERIOR learning experience, empowering every student for life. To achieve this, we hold ourselves to high expectations. We are committed to continuous improvement, creating physically and emotionally safe environments, and establishing equitable systems so that every learner has the resources they need to thrive.

Thank you for your continued partnership, your trust, and your shared pride in our Spartan community!

Warm regards,

Dr. Amy Starzecki