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Stakeholder Academy 

Program Overview:

The MSD of Lawrence Township Stakeholder Academy is an exclusive program that invites community members to participate in extended dialog with district leaders on the various functions of the corporation.*

In three sessions, participants interact with district leaders responsible for overseeing various functions of the school corporation, beginning with the locally elected Board of Education.

Sessions will last no longer than three hours, and will focus the different divisions of the corporation including but not limited to; Governance, Finance, Educational Legislation, Operations, and Finance. All will involve discussion, activities, tours, and minimal lecture.

* Please note: Stakeholder Academy is not intended for current or former employees. 

Registration for 2025-2026 is now closed.

Program Goals:The goal of the Stakeholder Academy is to educate identified community members on the roles of the locally elected Board of Education and the total operation of the school corporation, developing a cadre of informed advocates who can effectively engage the local community in support of the MSD of Lawrence Township. 

Program Objectives:To build a network of informed and educated community members who understand the roles of responsibilities of the locally elected Board of Education 

To educate community members on the roles and responsibilities of MSD of Lawrence Township though the lens of district leadership.

To empower stakeholders to be district ambassadors and to facilitate factual and positive communication about the MSD of Lawrence Township and public education to the greater community.

 

Thank you so much for all of your work on the Stakeholder Academy program! I learned so much through the experience and truly enjoyed the opportunity to see the district's work and vision up close. I am grateful for the time, energy, and thoughtfulness put into making the program so meaningful.
~ Ms. Natalie Goodwin, Cohort V

Dr. Smith and Dr. Altemeyer have done a phenomenal job of giving a multi-faceted, deep-dive overview of all of the inner workings of the district. Impressive all around!
~ Mr. Brice Holland, Cohort IIIFor more information about the program, please contact Director of Communications, Dr. Dana Altemeyer.