2017/07/05 Council Agenda Packet

Education Re coin mendations Aspirational Goals Continue to strengthen ties with educational systems at all levels. The Vision 2025 plan called for the recruitment of a The EnvisionEverett committee recommends that the city further new university campus to Everett.This has come to strengthen its ties and communication with the Everett and fruition and has proven to be an economic boon.It Mukilteo School Districts.This is likely to include more frequent checks and service recalibrations to respond to the needs of district continues to grow,providing an ever-widening range families.For example,the districts are experiencing substantial of four-year and advanced degree opportunities to growth,often with students from different cultures and countries. They,and their families,are in need of ESL training,assistance in local students.This has been a significant factor in adapting to a new culture,and help with finding employment. Everett's transition to a knowledge-based economy.As The city should be mindful of this broad spectrum of needs and should partner with the districts,along with nonprofits and the Washington State University medical school begins other appropriate entities,to help ensure that those needs are operation,more programs are added and existing ones being addressed.This is a wise investment of time and resources, because a better-educated workforce will inevitably contribute to grow,the institution's economic and cultural influence a stronger overall economy. will expand even more.The city has done a great job Five-Year Success Measure:By 2023 it is evident that the city has supporting the establishment and growth of the Everett continued to strengthen its ties with both the Mukilteo and Everett School Districts.New and/or revised programs are in place University Center,a consortium of four-year colleges and to ensure that needs and demands are being met at all levels. universities overseen by WSU.Similar successful efforts are evident between the city and Everett Community Create stronger partnerships with College.In 2037,these institutions of higher learning school districts and other educational will continue to thrive as strong assets. institutions to increase programs In 2037,the same partnerships that have worked so aimed at myriad social issues. Many social issues could be addressed through a stronger successfully at the college level will have permeated partnership between the city and educational institutions.These to all grade levels. The city will have helped forge are issues that affect everyone at some level.It is important to programs with the Mukilteo and Everett School Districts recognize their impact on the community as a whole and to work together to educate,inform,and improve for the greater good. that provide services to immigrant families,education For example,prevention of drug use begins with the education on a variety of social issues,and programs to train of small children and continues through to high school and adulthood.By offering ESL courses to the parents of their pupils, workers for a broad spectrum of jobs. Emerson Elementary provides an excellent example of broader community outreach and assistance(noted also in the Civic These partnerships have resulted in a highly-trained Engagement section of this report).Students of all ages should be workforce that works and lives in the city.This has trained in civic engagement and encouraged to become involved in their community.Societal understanding and acceptance contributed to an enhanced sense of vitality for schools, of different races and cultures can be enhanced through a businesses,and the community as a whole. committed educational effort.The committee urges city officials to consistently be aware of greater social issues and to be proactive in efforts to partner with educational institutions to address them.The current Council of Neighborhoods has already initiated communication with the Everett School District,for example,and similar efforts should continue to be encouraged. 16 17