Dear Friends,
This first semester after regaining local control of our school district has brought joys, lessons and a view of a bright horizon.
Student enrollment is up nearly 30%. Our Community Partnership School grant was approved, and we are building the team who will implement this excellent benefit for our students and families. We are building Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs at the school so students graduate with industry certifications and job readiness in addition to a high school diploma. Workforce Training is the focus of our Adult Education Program as we lay groundwork for training adult career changers and those re-entering the local labor force or entering for the first time. We have wonderful teachers, administrators and staff members who work tirelessly to bring their A-game to campus every day.
Parents are volunteering at the school and with our sports programs, and the business community contacts us regularly with questions about getting involved and supporting our students. This community has come together around a common focus – our students.
Success will take the whole village. I am committed to addressing challenges, learning necessary lessons, engaging in hard work and making difficult decisions to forge a path of policies and procedures that will ensure success not only during this time of rebuilding, not only during my tenure, but for the future of Jefferson County Schools.
I remain steadfast in my belief that the future of Jefferson County Schools is not just bright, it is brilliant. I invite you to step into that light with us and walk this path in partnership with us, together.
I am grateful for you all and I wish you and your families health and peace during this holiday season, and always.
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