Comments on: Update: Superintendent Drops Proposal To Eliminate Valedictorian, Salutatorian Honors

By: JC

JC — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 04:57:30 +0000

I am simply dumbfounded by the hysterical reactions of so many individuals to this story. Do you have any idea of the real challenges in Escambia County schools? Here are a few that deserve such extreme reactions:
1. Only about half of our students are proficient in grade level reading and mathematics.
2. Most middle and high school teachers are alternatively certified, meaning that they had little/no preparation to teach our children.
3. At many “low-performing schools,” most of the teachers have less than five years of experience.

By: Howie

Howie — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:07:18 +0000

As for Bill Slayton, and Lesa Morgan – put them out to pasture since they have been employed by the School System way too long. It’s time for new leadership. Yes siree !

Nonsense to remove the Top Honors from graduating Seniors. Board members did discuss that sometimes students must choose whether to pursue the goal of being top of the class or make decisions to take part in other activities or sports. That’s all and good. It’s the students choice to do so, and they are happy with that.

Ask for a vote from the students fall term 2021 on this move.

By: Marxist Morgan

Marxist Morgan — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:40:07 +0000

Lesa Morgan is so out of touch with reality that she really thought that this idiotic idea would fly here?.Less Morgan, go to California or New York to implement your bafoonery. I wonder if she has the same attitude toward her own children or grandchildren? What a tool

By: northofI10

northofI10 — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:34:12 +0000

Mr. Slayton was unprepared as he hasn’t had the time to evaluate the situation to benefit himself and his job security. He’ll support what is best for him.

By: fisherman

fisherman — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:30:26 +0000

@Chris
You are 100 percent correct you get what you voted for. Folks you don’t get to vote the Escambia County School District Superintendent Dr. Tim Smith out of office the voters voted for Superintendent to be appointed not elected. Congratulations you got what you voted for.

By: Escambia tax payer

Escambia tax payer — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:22:58 +0000

Bill Slayton is saying, in NO uncertain words, that he doesn’t care what his constituents think. He has run unopposed for several years. Of course he doesn’t care what his constituents think. He hasn’t had to compete for anyone’s vote!

Wake up people!

By: Elijah Bell

Elijah Bell — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:35:50 +0000

Lesa Morgan needs to get a life. She is in my view one who does fit the give everyone a trophy crowd. Compete to be the best at anything makes us the best country but she can’t see that.

By: Travis

Travis — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:48:17 +0000

So many comments about “cancel culture” but then saying this Lesa woman should be fired for bringing up a proposal that they don’t like.

By: What?

What? — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:13:26 +0000

I want to know what happens when some kid says that they identify as valedictorian. So did I…. I was #223 out of about 450 but I FELT I like I was valedictorian….just saying

By: Dennis HE Wiggins

Dennis HE Wiggins — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:46:22 +0000

Everyone in North Escambia needs to remember Slayton’s words when the next election comes around.

“I really have to say I don’t care whether you like it or not.”

He is not representing his constituents if he doesn’t care about our opinions.