It is becoming more vital that we actively participate in the operation of our local schools, not as meddlers or antagonist, but as positive role models in business and community affairs. The Chamber of Commerce is committed to a positive working relationship with all of our schools . Programs like YLPC and the students, to our teachers and special requests, from administrators and the Workforce Summit to the Board of Education. The past few months have been filled with turmoil in our school board that has not only hurt those involved but also our students. Things in Hawkinsville are improving, both in regards to development and within our schools.
Test scores are up, as is retention.
And the more teachers I meet and get to know the more confident I become in the job our schools are doing. Volunteer your time, invite teachers and students into your business, and realize that your local public schools are only as good as those that support them. I wholeheartedly agree.