Eau Claire Area School District
Encyclopedia
The Eau Claire Area School District (ECASD) is a school district
that covers all of the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
. The Eau Claire Area School District, with an enrollment of approximately 10,700 students, is the eighth largest school district in Wisconsin. It covers approximately 200 square miles (518 km²). There are 12 elementary schools in the district, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 charter schools. With authority granted by the state legislature, the school board makes policy, selects the superintendent, and oversees the district's budget, curriculum, personnel, and facilities.
for further details on the functions of a school board. The ECASD Board of Education has been granted the power to carry out such duties by the State of Wisconsin
and the Wisconsin Legislature
.
Each year in April the Board of Education accepts applications from high school sophomores and juniors to serve as the Student Representative to the Board of education
. A committee of the Board interviews selected students and a recommendation is made to the Board in May. The Student Representative does not have Voting rights but plays a valuable role in keeping the voice of students heard.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
that covers all of the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire is a city located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 65,883 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest municipality in the northwestern portion of the state, and the 9th largest in the state overall. It is the county seat of Eau Claire County,...
. The Eau Claire Area School District, with an enrollment of approximately 10,700 students, is the eighth largest school district in Wisconsin. It covers approximately 200 square miles (518 km²). There are 12 elementary schools in the district, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 charter schools. With authority granted by the state legislature, the school board makes policy, selects the superintendent, and oversees the district's budget, curriculum, personnel, and facilities.
Board of education
The Eau Claire Area School District Board of Education is the policy-making body responsible for selecting the superintendent and overseeing the district's budget, curriculum, personnel and facilities. See Board of educationBoard of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
for further details on the functions of a school board. The ECASD Board of Education has been granted the power to carry out such duties by the State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
and the Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin Legislature
The Wisconsin Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The Legislature is a bicameral body composed of the upper house Wisconsin Senate and the lower Wisconsin Assembly...
.
Each year in April the Board of Education accepts applications from high school sophomores and juniors to serve as the Student Representative to the Board of education
Board of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
. A committee of the Board interviews selected students and a recommendation is made to the Board in May. The Student Representative does not have Voting rights but plays a valuable role in keeping the voice of students heard.
Current members
- President: Carol Craig
- Vice President: Ken Faanes
- Treasurer: Wendy Sue Johnson
- Clerk: Brent Wogahn
- Robert Janke
- Kathryn P. Duax
- Trish Cummins
- Student Representative: Joseph Luginbill
- Student Representative: Becca Giles
Elementary schools (K-5)
- Sherman Elementary School
- Longfellow Elementary School
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- Putnam Heights Elementary School
- Manz Elementary School
- Lakeshore Elementary School
- Sam Davey Elementary School
- Robbins Elementary School
- Northwoods Elementary School
- Meadowview Elementary School
- Locust Lane Elementary School
- Flynn Elementary School
- Montessori School (Charter)
Middle schools (6-8)
- Homer E. DeLong Middle School (DeLong Middle School)
- Northstar Middle School
- South Middle School
High schools (9-12)
- North High SchoolNorth High School (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)North High School is one of two public high schools in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It has a student body of about 1,500. North's course offerings include five foreign languages and several Advanced Placement courses. It also has a foreign exchange program...
- Memorial High SchoolMemorial High School (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)Memorial High School is one of two public high schools in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the other being North High School. Built on a three-block campus, its enrollment is 1737, with a staff of over 150. AP classes are offered in English, science, social sciences, math, and foreign language...
- Mckinley Charter School