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The Pride

  
August 14, 2015
In This Issue
District Office
"ALL IN"
2015 -2016
 
The theme for the 2015-2016 school year is "ALL IN!"   I greatly enjoyed welcoming over 600(+) employees back to the 2015-2016 school year this Tuesday.  The district hosted a Business Expo. concurrently with the welcome which allowed approximately thirty local businesses to showcase their organization.  This gives the staff an opportunity to build relationships with local business owners and also express their thanks for supporting the district in many ways. 
 
During the welcome, staff were able to digitally respond with their cell phones to questions that were asked on a screen.  It was a great interactive time.  I shared how I believed ALL IN could be defined and provided examples.  I then asked staff to respond to what is "required" to be "ALL IN".  There were many answers such as Persistence, Discipline, Commitment, Willing to Risk, etc...  One of my favorite responses was CRAZY COURAGE!  Without a doubt it requires courage to be ALL IN.  If you don't believe me, volunteer to be a substitute teacher or follow a principal around for a day or two! 
 
It is 2015!  We are 15 years into the 21st Century.  It is time to be ALL IN!  There is no going back, stalling for more time, or refusing to change.  The time is here and the time is now!  We don't have all the answers but I believe we will find them together!  We have a tremendous staff of passionate certified educators and classified staff.  Students are the continual focus and the goal is success for each and every one of them!  I look forward to a great year!
 
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Medlin
 
P.S.  The district will be sending out short surveys called "Your Voice" throughout the year.  Please help us grow and improve by completing the survey and providing feedback.
 
  




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