Commissioners honor BOE, Price

Published 9:15 am Monday, December 7, 2020

A proclamation was bestowed by the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners to the Baldwin County School District for being recognized as Georgia’s 2020 Charter School System of the Year.

The proclamation was presented to school board officials and the county school superintendent during Tuesday night’s commission meeting.

Commission Chairman Henry R. Craig congratulated school officials.

Social distancing and mask requirements were observed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is my pleasure to recognize our school system, our school board and the administrative staff, and our entire staff of our education system,” Craig said.

He then read aloud the proclamation from county commissioners to school board officials and others who attended the meeting.

“Whereas, the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners recognizes that quality education is necessary for the community well-being and parental involvement in education is essential.

“And whereas, the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners proudly supports each school in the Baldwin County School District and recognizes the Baldwin County Board of Education for their dedication to making the home, church, and school lives of Baldwin County children operate more cohesively.

“And whereas, the Baldwin County Board of Education members are elected to provide strong leadership to ensure the clear, shared vision of public education for their schools, and set high standards for the education of all students, and requires the effective and efficient operation of the district.

“And whereas, the Baldwin County School District has grown to include all of the community and the educational decision making process, and for the commitment to keeping students and employees safe at all times, and during all circumstances.

“And whereas, the Baldwin County School District has been a driving force in promoting parental involvement at each school.

“And whereas, the Baldwin County School District employees deserve recognition and thanks for their countless hours of service to education, and the children of this community.

“Now Therefore, we, the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners do hereby commend the Baldwin County Board of Education for being named the 2020 Georgia Charter System of the Year by the Georgia Charter System Foundation, and urge all citizens to join us in recognizing the dedication and handwork of the Baldwin County Board of Education and all of its employees for working tp provide the educational system that meets the needs of both today and tomorrow’s children.”

After reading the proclamation, Craig told local school system officials that they deserved so much more than a proclamation for what they have done and continue to do to make the local school system as good as it is.

“You do wonderful things for our community,” Craig said, noting their jobs had all been further complicated by COVID-19, as well as other issues. “But thank you for all that you do.”

Craig later presented the proclamation to members of the local school board, as well as to Baldwin County School Superintendent Dr. Noris Price, who was again this year one of the four finalists for School Superintendent of the Year.

The local school district has been a charter school system since 2016 when its status was approved by officials with the Georgia Department of Education.