Dr. Jeremy Schmidt Email and Phone Number

Superintendent of Schools for Lester Prairie School District.During Mr. Schmidt's Tenure at Lester Prairie Schools the district has attained many goals and accomplishments including the following:-Recognized by US News and World Report in the top 30% of all schools in the state-Reward School Status -Passed Operating Levy Renewal-Passed Operating Levy Increase-100% Four Year Graduation Rate -Increased Preschool Transportation and Class Offerings-Graduation Rate Above State Average Every Year Including Minority and Economically Disadvantaged Students-Increased Community Involvement and Fundraising-Winner of Horace Mann, MASSP Star of Innovation Award-Creation of Programming for At Risk Students-Increased Communication Through Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and Updated School Website-Developed and Implemented a Plan to Increase Technology Availability (300% increase), Opportunity (3D Printers, SMART Boards, Chromebooks, iPads, etc.), and Use (training for staff)-Implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) Throughout the Entire District-Implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention Program District Wide-Negotiated and Contracted With Custodial Company (Dashir) To Increase Custodial Staffing -Trained and Led Staff in Teacher Evaluation Through MDE Teacher Evaluation Pilot Program-Aligned Curriculum to State Standards and Created Curriculum Maps for All K-12 Courses-Increased Media Center Use by Employing a Librarian, Increasing New Book Purchases 10 fold, and Increasing Programming-Upgraded Playground Area to Meet Safety Guidelines and Increase Activity For Families and Students-Created a Position for Technology Integration Specialist to Improve and Facilitate Technology Driven Instruction-Graduating seniors in the Class of 2017 earned an average of $1,000 per student in college scholarships