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SpU TH 8F <br /> � G <br /> z s <br /> 1865 <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br /> PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR <br /> OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> • In June, I will convene an economic summit to communicate these <br /> changes, get key players under the same roof, and ensure that everyone <br /> understands the role they can play in our community's new economic <br /> direction. <br /> • The strategic goal of all this groundwork is to ensure that anyone prepared <br /> to create jobs in our community, whether a startup, an existing business, or <br /> an outside investor,knows exactly who to call. We need to make it easier <br /> to get action and answers. <br /> • One unmistakable theme through all our economic development work is <br /> the fundamental importance of both K-12 and postsecondary education, <br /> which brings me to the second pillar of this administration's vision: <br /> 11. EDUCATION <br /> • Education is critical, and just because we're not in charge of it, doesn't <br /> diminish our obligation to help. Partnerships will be vital here. <br /> • I am regularly meeting with school superintendent Dr. Carole Schmidt <br /> and members of the School Board as we work to ensure that the city <br /> and the school corporation are partners in educating our kids. <br /> • I have had opportunities to get into various classrooms in our primary, <br /> elementary, and high school buildings, and am always moved by the <br /> questions of students and by their interest in civic issues. (photos) <br /> • Examples of how we can work together range from joint purchasing <br /> opportunities that ensure more school dollars actually make it into the <br /> classroom, to job-training partnerships to help find high-school <br /> graduates a place in the economy. <br /> 1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING•227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD•SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601 <br /> PHONE 574/235-9261• FAx 574/235-9892 <br />