My Value Promise

Provided By: Dr. Joseph C. Barrow, Jr., Superintendent

Ware County Public Schools   

     As the lead learner for Ware County Public Schools, I claim the responsibility of being a Champion for Children! I recognize that in order to achieve this persona on a daily basis, I shall always put the learning opportunities for all children as the focal point and priority of my work. I will not make or accept excuses for myself and my district’s performance knowing that I am responsible to my stakeholders; i.e., students, parents, teachers, staff, business community and the community at large for the progress and/or achievement of this organization.

     For the parents and students who attend our schools, I promise to fulfill the established Ware County Model for Achievement and Accountability which hinges on modeling a partnership of success between our school board and me, creating a culture of success for the system, implementing an eight step instructional process, and conducting program evaluations of the total model. I promise to fulfill the system’s four goals:  

             I.      To successfully educate all students (as measured by 16 specific objectives)

          II.      To expand the climate/culture of success, credibility, and trust with all stakeholders (as measured by 13 specific objectives)

       III.      To provide clean, safe, and orderly educational facilities that enhance learning (as measured by 4 specific objectives)

        IV.      To provide fiscal accountability to Ware County citizens (as measured by 5 specific objectives)

     I promise the teachers and all other staff members of our district that I will share and implement our vision in which Ware County Schools will be ranked among the leading school systems in Georgia in student achievement. State and local assessment results will reflect growth and excellence exceeding regional and state performance. Our schools shall be safe, healthy caring environments where all students will make progress and our parents/community stakeholders are partners. I promise that I will communicate with employees on a regular basis, that I will be visible in our schools, and that I will be a “bridge builder” who welcomes input that will benefit children. I promise that I will be bold in my leadership and that I will challenge the status quo when it is not yielding the desired student outcomes. I promise to provide in equal measure the pressure and the support that is needed by the staff to insure that no child is left behind and that all employees perform to their fullest potential. Most of all I promise the employees of Ware County Schools I will demonstrate integrity and character with everyone I encounter.

     I promise the businesses and community at large of Ware County that our schools will provide superior instruction, resources (including technology), environment and guidance to ensure top quality graduates with life-long learning skills who can live responsibly in our community. I promise to communicate our purpose and our practice in a very transparent and open fashion. I promise to listen to your opinions and concerns. In every aspect of school district operations I will passionately work to provide a world class educational experience for all stakeholders knowing that compromise will not be made if children are not the winners in the end! As a “Champion for Children”, I promise that all my decisions and actions will be guided by what is in their best interest!