Money where our mouth is

I have repeated the phrase “everyone an ambassador” at school board meetings, in public, and this column on numerous occasions. These are not just words to us, we are on a quest to create ambassadors amongst our staff and our families, and have vowed to be ambassadors ourselves.

Next fall we will host a “Principal for a Day” event in which individuals will be invited to spend a full day getting an unvarnished look at what it takes to run a school district. We hope to invite key community members with a wide range of views. Space is limited and only a handful can be accommodated for the experience to be meaningful, but if you would like to be considered, please contact me.

Also next year, expect monthly “Patron Tours,” which will allow for larger groups to get a more general, half-day look at the day-to-day operations of a public school.

Do we want to create ambassadors with these events? You bet! We are confident when you see our hard-working staff, polite and dedicated students, and our successes despite great challenges, becoming an ambassador for the district will be an easy decision.

At the district level, many are participating in important discussions at the state and speaking to legislators, bringing our challenges to the forefront. In these efforts we are working hard to be ambassadors for the district and the community.

We are dedicated to doing a better job sharing the wonderful things happening here, the exciting innovation, and the daily success stories of students and staff.

It is common knowledge that a strong school system is important to a strong community. We intend to start showing off the wonderful experience we offer here, and we hope you will join us. Together we have much to accomplish and it is together that we will get there.

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