This Week: August 31, 2018
Florence One Teachers of the Year Named
Sadie Chisholm
Priscilla Mumford
Beth Abernathy
Matthew Cote
Chasity Davidson
Blondell Singleton
Victoria Phipps
Tracie Files
Sheila Chapman
Sharri Duncan
Samantha Johnson
Erin Bullock
Crystal Deas
Alisha Spears
Rebecca Cooper
Lynn Perkins
Patricia Nunnally
Megan Gause
Kim Cimney
Monica Felix
Lenora Rivers-Davis
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipients Headed to Colleges & Universities
25 Wilson High School Class of 2018 Students Received IB Diplomas
Ten of the graduates received points above the international avarage of points earned by an IB diploma recipient.
100% of the students who took the Spanish examination passed it during their junior year.
Graduates are wearing T-shirts which represent the college or univerity they plan to attend.
Front row, Haven Rector, Shykeria King, Baker Garland, Emily LaFrance, and Alice Huang.
Middle row, left to right, Philip Jeffcoat, Charn Pitiranggon, Lyle Detalo, Cheyenne, Jones, Saahira Shaik, Hanan Taylor, Alek Baker, Alaina Dixon.
Back row, left to right, Joel Baslot, Deep Patel, Stephan Kasper, Jenerette Stratton, Courtney Feagini, Courtney Brown.
Not Pictured: Sarah Park (Georgia Tech); Ruiji Li (University of Washington); Kevin Li (West Point); Etash Guha (Georgia Tech); Anjani Patel (University of South Carolina); Allen Lin (University of Californa, Berkeley).
John W. Moore Receives National Award
John W. Moore Intermediate School earned a 2018 Partnership School Award from the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) at Johns Hopkins University. This is the school’s 3rd time receiving this honor. John W. Moore was recognized for making excellent progress in strengthening and sustaining a comprehensive program of school, family, and community partnerships.
One of the award winning Community Partnerships took place at KJ’s IGA located on Ebenezer Road. Parents and students were given a scavenger hunt to complete while they walked through this local grocery store. Parents and students had to work together to solve the real world math problems. The problems included figuring out the price difference between store brand products and name brand products. The members of the Action Team (pictured) included Carol Schweitz, Principal, Kristie Bridger, Assistant Principal, Luke Matthews, Assistant Principal, Brandis Winstead, Joanna McCumber, Paula Hooss, Robby Crowley, Carrie Connor, Tara Boykin, Kacie Lewis, and Sonya Fanning.
School Board Connection
Action Item
By a majority, the Florence One Board of Trustees voted to seek dismissal of the consent order that addressed school desegregation efforts in Florence One Schools.
Reports & Items for Discussion
2019 High School Graduations - Chairman Barry Townsend announced plans to address graduation logistics for the 2019 school year so that parents, students and community members would be well informed ahead of time about procedures for next year’s ceremonies.
High School Facility Upgrades - The Board approved plans for school facility upgrades at South Florence, West Florence, and at Wilson High School that would include new classrooms and a stadium at each location. Plans would require approval by referendum at a cost of approximately $42 million.
Dr. O'Malley Outlines Goals & Expectations
2018-19 District Goals
- Communication/Parent Engagement
- Student Acheivement
- Facilities
- Fiscal Stewardship
Commitment to Quality & Expectations
- Rigorous Standards
- High Expectations
- Grade Level Reading Proficiency
- Investment in Teachers and Leaders
- Personalized Learning
- Arts, Athletics & Activities
- Career Pathways that Work
- Parent & Family Engagement
- Student Engagement
School Foundation to Host Early Childhood Champions Summit
In partnership with Florence 1 Schools, The School Foundation will host an Early Childhood Champions Summit on Friday, September 7 at SiMT, starting with breakfast at 8 a.m. A program will follow from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Featured speaker and international expert, Helle Heckman, will share her Five Golden Keys to school and life readiness. Following the summit, a Count 5! Public Awareness Campaign will run through February, culminating with a public art project and event in March. For more information, contact Debbie Hyler: dhyler@theschoolfoundation.org.
Director of Security & School Safety Assumes Duties This Week
Douglas Nunnally Named Director of Security & School Safety
Douglas Nunnally began his duties this week as the Director of Security and School Safety for Florence One Schools. The new director is a former Federal Police Officer with the United States Secret Service, Uniformed Division.
His job responsibilities include developing, implementing and managing programs to effectively address security and school safety needs at all school locations. Nunnally will be responsible for coordinating a comprehensive school safety program, which will include working with local law enforcement agencies to monitor and coordinate Florence One’s School Resource Officer (SRO) Programs.
“School safety is our number one priority,” said Florence One Superintendent Dr. Richard O’Malley. "Florence One’s appointment of a Director of Security and School Safety reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all of our students, faculty and staff. Our budget also reveals support of a comprehensive safety program for Florence One Schools.”
As Director of Security and School Safety, Nunnally will work with building administrators to prepare a consistent safety plan, which will include layers of security encompassing use of technology, perimeter security, and staff training. He will also properly conduct monthly security drills in all schools. In addition, Nunnally will be responsible for coordination and collaboration with local law enforcement, fire service, and emergency responders. Nunnally will also work collaboratively with School Resource Officers (SRO’s) assigned throughout school buildings to further assess safety and preparedness and to identify potential security issues.