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01.28.12

Marion 7 Salutes School Board Members

The month of January marks the annual observance of School Board Recognition Month—a time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education.

The theme of this year’s celebration, “School Boards Speak Out For Public Schools,” reflects the combined commitment to lead and advocate for quality and accountable public schools that ensure all students achieve.

School board members must develop policies and make tough decisions oncomplex educational and social issues impacting the entire community.  They carry out the truest form of representative government in our democracy— volunteer public service and preserve the core of our democratic land—public education.

The Marion 7 Board Members are:

Charles Dozier, Chair

Billy Richardson, Vice-chair

Priscilla Legette, Secretary

Mickey Boatwright

Shiril Graves

McKeiver Williamson

Jennifer Reed

 

Upcoming Event
 
January 16 - Offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Holiday
January 17 - Report Cards Issued
January 25 - Early Dismissal; Staff Development
 
See School Pages for additional information. 
 
 

District Priorities

2011-2012

 Dr. Strickland along with members of the leadership team has established the district's expectations and focus for the year.  Priority will be given to establishing professional learning communities, implementing balanced literacy, and using high-yield instructional strategies. 

Making a Difference Everyday!

Marion 7 Awarded E2T2 Grant

Marion School District 7 has received an Enhancing Education Through Technology Competitive  Grant for $180,000 from the South Carolina Department of Education.  The Engaging and Empowering Learners project will improve students’ academic achievement by providing teachers and students greater access to technology and by providing professional development to teachers. Desktops at the elementary school will be upgraded and iPads will be purchased for student and teacher use. Workshops will be offered for teachers to develop curriculum to integrate technology into their teaching. A focus will be placed on improving academic achievement in science.  Science teachers will receive equipment for data collection and will place greater emphasis on inquiry and investigations.  Students will be challenged through authentic tasks requiring critical thinking and problem solving.  Through the integration of technology, teachers and students will be Engaged and Empowered Learners.

 

 

Marion County Schools
 
 Progress is being made as Marion Districts 1,2, and 7 are being consolidated.  This year will be a transition year with the district offices being consolidated into one central office located in the Marion 1 office building.  Dr. Dan Strickland is Superintendent of Marion County Schools.  Dr. Kandace Bethea is the Deputy Superintendent.  Dr. Cheryl Warren is Director of Human Resources.  Linda Chan is Director of Finance. Kathy Wiggins is Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Deciera Gause is Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent.  Other positions will be filled throughout the year.