Highlights from 2019: A Year in Review

2019 has been a busy year for Hall County! As my first year in office comes to an end, I wanted to share a few highlights and accomplishments of your school system.

In 2019, your Hall County Schools:

Served more than 27,814 students
Graduated 1,888 students from eight high schools
Recorded an 88.66% graduation rate
Launched the Literacy for Hall Initiative
Expanded automotive pathways at EHHS and CHS
Created manufacturing and production pathway at WHHS
Presented to the community a Ten-Year Facility Plan
Began design work for a new middle school in South Hall
Began design work for a manufacturing lab at WHHS
Began design work for an automotive lab at CHS
Opened a new practice field house and expanded band room at JHS
Purchased property for a potential new elementary school near State Route 365
Partnered with the Ivester Foundation and named the Early College for Howard E. Ivester
Offered 34 collegiate courses to 429 high school students at Ivester Early College
Constructed college level science labs at Ivester Early College
Began design work for a health clinic at Ivester Early College
Began a tiered mental health pilot program atLCCA
Equipped each school with direct radio communication to emergency personnel
Installed security cameras at all elementary schools (via Governor Kemp’s school safety grants)
Enhanced safety features at Lula ES, EHMS, Martin ES and Mount Vernon ES
Provided a 4% raise for classified employees
Provided a $3,000 raise for teachers (via Governor Kemp’s budget)
Provided a $100 supply card for classroom teachers
Implemented an Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the district or employees
Adopted the lowest property tax rate in 9 years, and the single largest rate decrease in 13 years

As we reflect on another successful year of advancing student achievement, I would like to thank you again for allowing me to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can serve you or your family.

Your friend,