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City of Lee's Summit Breakout Presentation: Partnership Programs with LSR7
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Issue/Request:
The City of Lee’s Summit and LSR7 partner in a wide variety of ways that enrich student learning, support community wellbeing, and strengthen civic engagement. Key themes include:
Real-World Learning: Internships, job shadowing, engineering programs, hospitality/tourism projects, Fire Academy hands‑on training, and cultural arts collaborations.
Civic Education & Engagement: 3rd Grade Government Day, Youth Court, Junior Police Academy, School Resource Officers, and IMPACT character education.
Safety & Infrastructure Collaboration: Active-shooter training, school traffic planning, crosswalks, school zone operations, and infrastructure coordination.
Community Events & Shared Spaces: Meet Me in the Park, Careers on Wheels, birdhouse building, art displays, holiday window painting, and facility-sharing.
Ongoing Strategic Partnership: Regular collaboration through joint planning and coordination meetings.
Why it Matters:
For the Students
- Hands-on learning and real career exposure
- Leadership opportunities
- Civic understanding and engagement
For the Schools
- Access to City expertise, space, facilities
- Support for curriculum and experiential learning
For the Community
- Stronger safety systems
- More connected families and neighborhoods
- Pride in student creativity and contributions
For the City
- Helps develop knowledgeable, engaged citizens.
- Strengthens trust and relationships with families and educators
- Improves service delivery by utilizing student perspectives, time, and talents.
- Expands visibility of City departments and career opportunities
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