Greene County Schools Stakeholder Meetings Report
"Explore the insights gathered from on-site stakeholder meetings in Greene County Schools, focusing on community feedback, school district strengths, and superintendent requirements. Discover what makes this community a great place to live and the key factors contributing to a successful school district. Get an overview of the geographic location, community support, educational resources, and more."
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Greene County Schools On-site Stakeholder Meetings Report April 29-30, 2025
Greene County Schools Stakeholder Meetings Structure April 25, 2025 - McPherson and Jacobson Consultant held virtual meetings with 5 School Board Members April 29-30, 2025 McPherson and Jacobson Consultants met with 15 stakeholder groups Received Face to Face input from 185 individuals in the district and community groups Groups School Board Members Executive Cabinet Members Leadership Team Members Central Office Staff/Transportation Community/Parents Student Leaders Secondary Teachers/Staff Elementary Teachers/Staff Career Coaches Building Level Administrators
What makes your community a good place to live? Four Questions Posed to Stakeholders What makes this a good school district for students and staff? What are the issues that a new superintendent needs to know about as he or she comes into the district? What skills, qualities, and characteristics will the new superintendent need in order to be successful?
Geographic location includes a beautiful region of Georgia that is close to Atlanta, Augusta, and Macon The County has a small-town feeling Residents know each other and are always willing to provide assistance Lots of community support for the schools A safe place to live and raise a family The wealth from the property tax base is an advantage to support the resources needed for the school district Plenty of outdoor and community activities Themes for Question #1 What makes your community a good place to live
Themes for Question #2 What makes this a good school district for students and staff? Extremely supportive staff Class sizes are appropriate Resources needed to support the curriculum are provided Career Coaching program is exceptional and unique to Greene County Many partnerships with community-based organizations
Themes for Question #2 What makes this a good school district for students and staff? Opportunities for scholarship funding College and Career Academy There is a supportive professional development program throughout the district The staff pay scale is competitive for this region of Georgia
Themes for Question #3 What are the issues that a new superintendent needs to know about as he or she comes into the district? ECONOMIC DIVERSITY IN THE COUNTY PERCEIVED DIVISION AMONG RESIDENTS RESULTING FROM DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITY BETWEEN STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THE CHARTER SCHOOL AND THOSE ATTENDING GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS SKEPTICISM AND FRUSTRATION AROUND THE LOTTERY SYSTEM FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMMUNICATION PROCESSES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT
Someone who is committed to a long-term tenure in the district Themes for Question #4 What skills, qualities, and characteristics will the new superintende nt need in order to be successful? Someone who will potentially live in Greene County Someone who is visible and attends district and community events Someone is who has experience as an educator and knowledgeable about current effective educational trends and practices
Themes for Question #4 What skills, qualities, and characteristics will the new superintendent need in order to be successful? Excellent Communicator and Listener Consistency in implementing district policies and procedures Strong leader who values the expertise of the leadership team and building level administration Compassionate Leader Servant Leader Emphatetic Honest, transparent, leads by example High level of integrity Keeps students at the forefront of all decisions
Additional Consistent Themes Consistent implementation of procedures to improve student discipline and attendance Work toward improving parental involvement to establish a supportive and collaborative environment Work toward holding parents/guardians accountable
