You cannot deny that our school district is the economic engine that drives this community.Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. I meet people every day who chose our community solely based on the strength of our schools. Lastly, we enjoy the benefits of a growing and thriving district and community. Historically, the Lexington 1 community has done what is needed to provide for these needs. Secondly, we have a community of families, business-owners and leaders that are attentive to the needs of our children. Professionally, I work in tandem with these same teachers and administrators almost daily to address the medical, educational and psychological needs of our students and patients. Having three children in Lexington 1 schools, we have seen firsthand the commitment and focus on education and character development. I feel it is my duty to continue to serve the families of our Lexington 1 community and without question, it is my honor.įirst, you cannot say enough good things about the teachers, staff and administrators of Lexington 1 schools. Every day, we do everything within our power and ability to care for the families of this community and I hope to do the same on a different front - the school board. After residency, I came to the Lexington community and asked them to trust and support our newly established pediatric practice and they did. Having grown up and graduated from Lexington 1 schools, I am keenly aware of what our schools and community have done for me to prepare for life.Īfter finishing medical school, the decision to return home was very clear for me and my wife, a Lexington girl, to begin our family. By offering hands-on opportunities in specialized career development courses, students are prepared to enter the workforce when they graduate.Įducation: Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Honors College at the College of Charleston Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolinaīecause I owe this community and I am committed to the well-being of the children of our Lexington 1 community. Lexington Technology Center is one of our biggest assets. With the introduction of Project HOPE, we are placing a stronger emphasis on our students’ social, emotional and academic well-being. Our bus drivers and support staff members are skilled professionals. We have high-quality teachers, award-winning bands, choral and string programs and athletic programs. What are the school district’s strengths? I want to ensure that our taxpayer money is well-spent and our children are well-served. I want to be the eyes, ears and voice of the community. At this point in my life I have plenty of time to dedicate to this position. I would like to see our school board make decisions publicly, have open discussions, invite dissent and respond individually to its constituents.Īs a graduate of Lexington One, former school bus driver and now a parent and volunteer of children attending Gilbert schools, I have had the opportunity to experience and serve our district in different capacities. I have an in-depth understanding of what is supposed to happen in public and what can legally take place behind closed doors. I have also educated myself about school board processes. I am familiar with how the board operates. I have been attending meetings for several years. The State sent the same questionnaire to all candidates here are their answers: Lexington 1 School District contains Carolina Springs Elementary, Carolina Springs Middle, Deerfield Elementary, Forts Pond Elementary, Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert High School, Gilbert Middle, Gilbert Primary, Lake Murray Elementary, Lexington Elementary, Lexington High School, Lexington Middle, Lexington Technology Center, Meadow Glen Elementary, Meadow Glen Middle, Midway Elementary, New Providence Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, Pelion Elementary, Pelion High School, Pelion Middle, Pleasant Hill Elementary, Pleasant Hill Middle, Red Bank Elementary, River Bluff High School, Rocky Creek Elementary, Saxe Gotha Elementary, White Knoll Elementary, White Knoll High School and White Knoll Middle. Five candidates are running: Jada Boatwright Garris, Richard Kyle Guyton, Reese Lassiter McCurdy, Timothy Franklin Oswald and Robert Christopher Rice. There are three open seats on the Lexington 1 School Board to be filled in the Nov.
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