FINAL EDITION OF FYI… 

For the past several years on a weekly basis, Williamson County superintendents have shared information with school board members about student activities and accomplishments, administrative appointments, upcoming events and meetings, etc.  These weekly Friday memos have also been copied to all school personnel as well as to the media, in an effort to keep everyone informed about our district.  With the introduction of our online newsletter, IN FOCUS two years ago, much of the same information was shared in both places.  In an effort to streamline our communication tools, IN FOCUS will now be the only method through which I will report general information about the district.  This January 9^th edition of FYI…will be the final one.  IN FOCUS, which is sent out every other week, will begin to include information about upcoming meetings and dates for the School Board.  I welcome input from Board members about any other information or topics for IN FOCUS which you would find helpful. The next edition of IN FOCUS will come out January 15. 

TEACHER HONORED 

Pat Tyree, Curriculum Specialist for Secondary Mathematics in the office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment,  has been appointed to a three year term as a member of the Tennessee State Board of Examiners (BOE) for Teacher Education.  The BOE is comprised of representatives from higher education, P-12 education, and state-level personnel.  Pat’s assignment begins with a BOE training session on Monday, February 23.  This prestigious appointment will contribute to quality teacher education in Williamson County and across the state. 

ATHLETICS UPDATE 

Franklin High School boys basketball team won the championship of the Bay  Barnstormer Classic in Florida and is currently ranked 6^th in the midstate.  The Franklin girls team came in third in the Williamson County Invitational Tournament over the winter break. 

Brentwood High School girls basketball team, which is currently ranked 10^th in the state, won both games in the Hendersonville Classic. 

While participating in the King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic in Kentucky, Centennial’s Drew Kelly scored a school record 67 points in a game. 

Independence High School wrestling team, which is currently ranked third in the state, won two tournaments over the winter break.  They captured the championships at the Cordova Invitational and the Independence Invitational.   

Fairview High School wrestler Matthew Leach took first in the Battle Ground Invitational in the 140 lb division, and Joey Leach took third place in the 171 lb division. 

If you have questions about any district teams or sporting events, please call our Athletic Program Specialist, Ralph Ringstaff, at 472-4095. 

PROGRAMS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST 

Next week on Comcast Channel 3 and Charter 96, WC-TV will carry several programs which may be of special interest to Board members.   

 For information on other WC-TV programming, please check the weekly listings sent to you by Communications Director, Carol Birdsong. 

Scheduled Meetings for the School Board