5/24/10

Patrick Dubbs
Superintendent
Online Survey
4th in a Series

I was very pleased that 90 percent of our respondents "agreed" or "strongly agreed" that teachers, administration, and staff treat students with respect. Only one (1) respondent "strongly disagreed" regarding this question. Wayne Local truly believes students are at the center of our mission. The teachers, administration, and staff are committed to making a positive difference in our student's lives. We want to build a sense of community at Waynesville.

Our Eight (8) Pillars reflect a respect and appreciation of diverse culture. We strive to provide the example, leadership, information, and training to help each of our students function in an honest, moral, and ethical manner in their family, community, and society.

"Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us everyday" - Sally Koch. For that reason we must be sure there is a teacher in every classroom that cares. When we have a teaching position open we interview candidates to find that teacher who will facilitate an environment in which every student, everyday, learns, grows, and feels good about themselves.

I am proud of the fact that I daily see adults speaking to students as they get on and off the bus, as they enter our buildings, in the hallways, and cafeteria. It is not uncommon for everyone to express well wishes for a nice evening as we dismiss. We look forward to greeting our students again the next day.

We are currently working on a mandated Family and Civic Engagement Plan as part of HB-1 state legislation. One of the key aspects is to identify nonacademic barriers to students' learning. We believe our own staff is one of the greatest resources we have to assist our students. Our Family and Civic Engagement Plan's vision is to connect each student with an adult. This does not always have to be a classroom teacher; it could be a coach, a media specialist, a paraprofessional, an office worker, a bus driver, cook, or custodian. The idea is that each student have someone who they know cares for them and looks forward to seeing them each and everyday. Data strongly supports that students have improved attendance when they look forward to interaction with an adult. This is the foundation of an educational community that provides guidance and support in helping students to be successful academically and with life choices.

Spartan Pride Community Wide
Pat Dubbs,
Superintendent