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Superintendent UpdateApril 7, 2014Dr. Barry Williams, SuperintendentGATES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

+ Gates County Public Schools: Each child prepared for life

+ Previous Presentations Focus:

Federal/State laws = Underfunded Mandates Superintendent/School Board Request Director’s/Principal’s Request/Teacher Request Leadership Perspective (Past/Present/Future) 5-Year Strategic Plan Lens Budget 101

So how about this perspective on the importance of “Education”

+ Every family is vulnerable and every child is special

Role of education is to help parents prepare their children for success in life –

"The education outcome that parents want is a well-rounded and productive individual who can seize opportunities and successfully overcome life's inevitable challenges."

+ Think about it this way Parents want to create a well-rounded, highly adaptable adult who is able to succeed by seizing opportunities and overcoming adversities—the purpose of education is to actualize that aspiration.

Education is not an end, but a means to an end: a resource to help parents feel confident that they are preparing their children for success in life.

Education is not a system, it is a personal growth experiencefor parents and children that is made possible by smart and compassionate people working together to help actualize personal and social goals.

+ Agree or Disagree

Gates County public schools prepare our children to be successful in life and that gives me confidence in the future of our community, county and our state.

I take satisfaction in knowing that Gates County public school teachers help each child excel – making an essential contribution to the well-being of students, families, communities and our county.

I, Agree

Disagree

I, Agree

Disagree

Most critical areas for improvement in public schools

Budget Process96%

Underpaid Teachers93%

Class sizes too large86%

Not enough investment in teacher’s profess growth77%

School Buildings75%

Not enough technology65%

Bullying 46%

Student discipline44%

Safety31%

Funding mechanisms25%

Overpaid teachers 3%

Oversight 3%

Don’t know 1%

2014-2015 Kindergarten Class – Any Takers?

+ Public Education is Important

BETTER SOCIETY

The quality of our future depends on it

Contributes to the future of our community

Contributes to our democracy

Creates our future workforce

Improves our community, state and country

EQUAL & FAIR SCHOOLS

Ensures all children get equal access and opportunities

Appeals to my sense of fairness and equality

+ Gates County Public Schools

Accomplished Parents

Gives me a sense of accomplishment as a parent (or other contributing adult)

Gives me peace of mind to know young people are receiving a quality education

Successful Individuals

Creates future leaders Creates successful

individuals Creates self-sufficient

individuals Brings prosperity for

individuals

Accomplished Parents Better

Society

Successful Individuals

Hopeful &Optimistic

Excellence & Interaction

Opportunity to Excel

Involved Parents

Specialized Programs

EnhancedCurriculum

Support Programs

Diversity

ResponsibleEducational

Quality

Prepared for Productive

LifeEmpowered &

ExcitedEqual Education

For All

When we succeed in educating each child, the result will be a stronger Gates County and

a stronger democracy

BetterSociety

Future Opportunities

Better Society

Digital Learning

Infusion of Technology

Top Notch Facilities

+ Spread the Message

Whatever you do and whatever you say, think first how it will provide parents the greatest confidence that a Gates County Public Education is providing the individual attention the child needs to be successful and thereby create a successful Gates County.

+ GO CATS!