001[Music] What's [Music] up? [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Hey, [Music] hey, hey. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat up here. [Music] We're standing here today in beautiful Clayton, North Carolina at the home of Cooper Academy where we're in the middle of a big addition for Cooper. We're excited about this addition. It's going to provide 20 classrooms, some muchneeded upgraded space for this beautiful old school. Um, we're excited about that opportunity. Behind me and around me today are they're getting ready to lay sod and do some dirt work. The brick is all up at this school. They're putting some doors and windows in, starting to work on the finishing
002touches of this school. So, this fall, um, our students and staff will be able to walk into a brand new addition here at Cooper. We're so excited to just bring this to this wonderful community here. [Music] We are so thankful for all the stakeholders that participated in this to make this possible from the county commissioners to school board to ultimately to the taxpayers for Cooper Academy to be able to have this beautiful new addition in this community. [Music] What I like most about JCPS is the opportunity to build authentic relationships with stakeholders that extend beyond the walls of our school. We've had the opportunity to have our students take part in field trips all across the state of North Carolina. And that allows our students to be exposed to various learning opportunities, but it also
003allows our community to be visible on the state level. And we're grateful for those continued partnerships, that continued visibility as we continue and strive to be one of the flagship elementary schools, not only in Johnston County, but in the Triangle. Cleveland Elementary School is um what I consider the best elementary school, not only in Johnston County, but in the Triangle. We are a large school with a small community feel. Um, and we have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with students and community stakeholders that last a lifetime. Um, and I'm just proud to wear that badge. I'm proud to represent Cleveland, which offers me the opportunity to build memories, lasting relationships with stakeholders that I'll carry throughout my career. My wife is also a math teacher here in the district. My younger brother is a
004former teacher at Smithfield Middle School here with JCPS. But it's um again a family feel and a very large system and we've sort of rearranged our lives here to be in the service of kids in this community and we're just really excited to continue to carry that torch forward in the work that we do each and every day. I would say to those interested in a career with Johnston County Public Schools to give it a shot. It is a large system with a small community field. I'm really grateful as a principal for the support offered to me by our superintendent Dr. Bracie. um he is a principal superintendent and it's just been a fulfilling career. I'm excited to begin my ninth year with JCPS next school year and I have also had the opportunity to
005travel and get various professional development opportunities which have thus grown me as a professional. But I would say to those out there seeking to join a great and strong team that JCPS is the way to go. My name is Dr. Ryan Ule and I'm the proud principal of Cleveland Elementary School and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] Johnston County Public Schools is such an amazing place where you know that the teachers and the students are cared so much for. you walk into any school and you just feel the sense of community um around you whether you're in the classroom or whether you're in the office or even up at county offices, you just feel like the sense of community within all the people. I think what I like most is that I'm always learning
006as well as my students are always learning. Learning is definitely something that Johnston County Schools takes so seriously and you know that your students have the best teachers and I always feel so supported by my support staff and by my administration and I just know that they have my best interest at heart as well as my students. I would say that Johnston County Public Schools is a community of very strong leaders. No matter where you are, everyone seems to have a sense of leadership and they know what they have to do and they know when they have to do it. I chose Johnston County Public Schools because I knew from the beginning that this is where I wanted to be. I was a student at Johnston County Public Schools and there was never a day
007where I didn't feel safe and loved and cared for as a student. So, I wanted to be that same teacher and care and love for my students the same way I felt. I would tell anyone joining the JCPS family that it's an amazing place to be and I 100% recommend working for this district. I have loved every single second of it and no matter what school you are at, you will know that you will be supported and loved and cared for. My name is Allison Beu. I'm a teacher at Berwood Elementary and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] It's a great day to be here at Wilson's Mills High School, the future home of the Green Waves. Um, we just had our beam signing and topping out ceremonies. [Music] So, we've just set the
008last piece of structural steel on Wilson's Mills High School. [Music] Um, as you can see behind me, this is going to be the future front entrance of Wilson's Mills High School. Um, currently there's exterior sheathing going on, finishing up some concrete, field houses, but we've already got a lot of exciting things like the grand stands. Um, a lot of the concrete has been poured, get ready to do some waterproofing and brick. We're excited about where we're at in this process and where we're going. We're also really excited because not only are we only a little over 400 days from opening this school up to our teachers to come in, but for our students to be able to be on this campus and to be able to use all the athletic facilities and the school as
009we start a new season for the green wave. And we are just grateful for everybody's participation from the taxpayers to the commissioners to the board of education and we look forward to the progress over the next 400 days as we get to completion [Music] to Me working in Johnson County Public Schools means growth. Not only growth for our students but our educators as well as parents. This district provides so many opportunities for everyone to grow. And what I really love about this district is that students are supported academically and supported socially and emotionally. So that's this district as a whole means a lot and it definitely focus on making being innovative and creating opportunities for educators to grow. I like the collaboration in about 80% of the professional development that Johnson County has provided for
010myself and other educators. We are always constantly collaborating. We're growing. We're focusing on our students, all of our staff, and how we can better support our parents. So, what I enjoy is the collaboration and the dedication. Our district leaders do a great job of providing positive collaborative opportunities for all of us. Throughout my internship, I've been able to attend professional developments. We have something called assistant principal institute which is every few weeks and that's been a great opportunity too. It gives me a chance to again increase my toolkit but also have the chance to speak with other assistant principles about what's going on in the district and how we can navigate through different problems. So for those who are interested in being an educational leader, find a district like Johnston County. Find one that is
011focused on community, focus on growth, and f focus on student academic success. Because as an educational leader, when you grow, you learn ways to support your students, your staff, and your parents. And as a whole, the school continues to grow. So, if you want a district that not only focuses on student academic success, but also the professional growth of you as a leader, then Johnson County is the district you should choose. My name is Crystal Glover. I'm currently a principal intern at Cooper Academy, and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] What brought me to Johnston County Schools was a better school climate for my son. I didn't know much about Johnston County Public Schools, but I visited Clayton Middle and the warmth that I felt from the administrators when I was interviewed and from
012the uh receptionist uh make me leave that interview saying I want to work here. And then after that, it was just opportunities for growth, opportunities to get a lot of support for myself professionally and my students. As a principal of Salem Elementary, I find most rewarding being a lifecher, being able to work in a place where you have purpose, where this is a mission, a mission that is uh to build community, to change lives. And it also gives you the opportunity for me to grow as a leader, as a mentor, as a professional, and as a human being. What I would say about anyone who wants to work in Johnson County Public Schools is that this is the perfect place if you want to achieve your dreams as an educator. If you want to feel
013supported, if you feel that you need to work in a place with true focus on student learning, on life uh changing opportunities, this is the place to be. My name is Marissa Rosado, principal of Selma Elementary, and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] I graduated from NC State last May and I got a job at South Johnson High School. So, this is my first year teaching, but I went to Johnson County Public Schools all throughout my life. Oh, it's been phenomenal. I mean, all my co-workers are great people. my admin are very supportive and that's just at my local school. So I I would love to, you know, be able to go out to other schools and meet those wonderful people there. But just so far with my school and the district, all the
014people I've met, uh like people around the county office or people who are support staff who work for the, you know, the curriculum people, they're all wonderful people and are all so helpful. So this my time here has been excellent so far. Uh cuz I went to school here my entire life. I started at Forex Elementary, then I went to Forex Middle School, and then South Johnson High School where I graduated. Um, and so it's really nice to be able to kind of, you know, go off to a university, learn some things, learn more about myself, and then be able to come back to these schools in this area to be able to kind of bring that knowledge with me, but also just continue the greatness that I that I experienced growing up. I could
015kind of help keep that going for, you know, more students down the line. Just the community feel. I mean, if it feels, especially at South Johnson High School, but kind of kind of mentioned it earlier, for everybody I've met, it feels the same way. It feels like everybody kind of has like a united vision here. Everybody's on the same path. Everybody's on the same this everyone wants the same end goal, and that is to help students. Like one of my admin at school always says that we're in the student business. That's what we're that's what our job is. And I think everybody kind of has that collective goal, especially at my school. And everyone I've met so far outside of my school in the district uh feels the same way. My experience has been so
016great so far this my first year and that is because they're in the student business and I feel like that every day because of the shared experience that I've had with my admin, the shared experience that I've had with people in the county. Um the shared is people like you guys who I've just met for the first time. Everyone's so nice, friendly, and they all seem like they are pushing towards the common goal. And that's just one of the things I got in education for, it's one of the reasons I want to stay in education. So Johnston County is like just everything I've wanted it to be so far. Hi, my name is Austin Denning. I'm a math teacher at South Johnson High School. And great things are happening at JCPS. [Music] I have been
017with Johnson County Public School for 4 years now and it's been one of the most amazing experiences. From the very beginning, I have felt welcome and supported not only as an educator but as a whole person. Being part of a district that supports bilingual education allow me to grow in my role as a teacher and while also learning from colleagues and leaders who are truly passionate about student success. What I love most about being part of JCPS is the strong sense of community and collaboration. Whether it is with um fellow teachers, um families, administrators, everyone is working together to help students succeed. I know the district is large, but it still feels personal. We are all working together for a shared purpose that is um but to do what is best for the kids. Someone
018who is considering uh starting a career at Johnson County School, I would say go for it. JCPS is a place where your your talent and passion will be valued. You will feel inspired, supported, and challenged. It is a district that um believes in its educators and gives you room to grow. My name is Mika Costa and I'm a dual language first grade teacher at S Elementary School and great things are happening in JCPS language. There is it. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hey, [Music] hey, hey. Heat. [Music] Hey, Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Hey, heat. Hey, heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat up here. [Music] We're standing here today in beautiful Clayton, North Carolina at the home of Cooper
019Academy where we're in the middle of a big addition for Cooper. We're excited about this addition. It's going to provide 20 classrooms, some muchneeded upgraded space for this beautiful old school. Um, we're excited about that opportunity. Behind me and around me today are they're getting ready to lay sod and do some dirt work. The brick is all up at this school. They're putting some doors and windows in, starting to work on the finishing touches of this school. So, this fall, um, our students and staff will be able to walk into a brand new addition here at Cooper. We're so excited to just bring this to this wonderful community here. [Music] We are so thankful for all the stakeholders that participated in this to make this possible from the county commissioners to school board to ultimately
020to the taxpayers for Cooper Academy to be able to have this beautiful new addition in this community. [Music] What I like most about JCPS is the opportunity to build authentic relationships with stakeholders that extend beyond the walls of our school. We've had the opportunity to have our students take part in field trips all across the state of North Carolina. And that allows our students to be exposed to various learning opportunities, but it also allows our community to be visible on the state level. And we're grateful for those continued partnerships, that continued visibility as we continue and strive to be one of the flagship elementary schools, not only in Johnston County, but in the Triangle. Cleveland Elementary School is um what I consider the best elementary school, not only in Johnston County, but in the Triangle.
021We are a large school with a small community feel. Um, and we have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with students and community stakeholders that last a lifetime. Um, and I'm just proud to wear that badge. I'm proud to represent Cleveland, which offers me the opportunity to build memories, lasting relationships with stakeholders that I'll carry throughout my career. My wife is also a math teacher here in the district. My younger brother is a former teacher at Smithfield Middle School here with JCPS. But it's um again a family feel and a very large system and we've sort of rearranged our lives here to be in the service of kids in this community and we're just really excited to continue to carry that torch forward in the work that we do each and every day. I would
022say to those interested in a career with Johnston County Public Schools to give it a shot. It is a large system with a small community field. I'm really grateful as a principal for the support offered to me by our superintendent Dr. Bracie. um he is a principal superintendent and it's just been a fulfilling career. I'm excited to begin my ninth year with JCPS next school year and I have also had the opportunity to travel and get various professional development opportunities which have thus grown me as a professional. But I would say to those out there seeking to join a great and strong team that JCPS is the way to go. My name is Dr. Ryan Ule and I'm the proud principal of Cleveland Elementary School and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] Johnston County
023Public Schools is such an amazing place where you know that the teachers and the students are cared so much for. you walk into any school and you just feel the sense of community um around you whether you're in the classroom or whether you're in the office or even up at county offices, you just feel like the sense of community within all the people. I think what I like most is that I'm always learning as well as my students are always learning. Learning is definitely something that Johnston County Schools takes so seriously and you know that your students have the best teachers and I always feel so supported by my support staff and by my administration and I just know that they have my best interest at heart as well as my students. I would say
024that Johnston County Public Schools is a community of very strong leaders. No matter where you are, everyone seems to have a sense of leadership and they know what they have to do and they know when they have to do it. I chose Johnston County Public Schools because I knew from the beginning that this is where I wanted to be. I was a student at Johnson County Public Schools and there was never a day where I didn't feel safe and loved and cared for as a student. So, I wanted to be that same teacher and care and love for my students the same way I felt. I would tell anyone joining the JCPS family that it's an amazing place to be and I 100% recommend working for this district. I have loved every single second of
025it and no matter what school you are at, you will know that you will be supported and loved and cared for. My name is Allison Beu. I'm a teacher at Berwood Elementary and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] It's a great day to be here at Wilson's Mills High School, the future home of the Green Waves. Um, we just had our beam signing and topping out ceremonies. [Music] So, we've just set the last piece of structural steel on Wilson's Mills High School. [Music] Um, as you can see behind me, this is going to be the future front entrance of Wilson's Mills High School. Um, currently there's exterior sheathing going on, finishing up some concrete, field houses, but we've already got a lot of exciting things like the grand stands. Um, a lot of the
026concrete has been poured, get ready to do some waterproofing and brick. We're excited about where we're at in this process and where we're going. We're also really excited because not only are we only a little over 400 days from opening this school up to our teachers to come in, but for our students to be able to be on this campus and to be able to use all the athletic facilities and the school as we start a new season for the green wave. And we are just grateful for everybody's participation from the taxpayers to the commissioners to the board of education and we look forward to the progress over the next 400 days as we get to completion [Music] To me, working in Johnson County Public Schools means growth. Not only growth for our students, but
027our educators as well as parents. This district provides so many opportunities for everyone to grow. And what I really love about this district is that students are supported academically and supported socially and emotionally. So that's this district as a whole means a lot and it definitely focus on making being innovative and creating opportunities for educators to grow. I like the collaboration in about 80% of the professional development that Johnson County has provided for myself and other educators. We are always constantly collaborating. We're growing. We're focusing on our students, all of our staff, and how we can better support our parents. So, what I enjoy is the collaboration and the dedication. Our district leaders do a great job of providing positive collaborative opportunities for all of us. Throughout my internship, I've been able to attend professional
028developments. We have something called assistant principal institute which is every few weeks and that's been a great opportunity too. It gives me a chance to again increase my toolkit but also have the chance to speak with other assistant principles about what's going on in the district and how we can navigate through different problems. So for those who are interested in being an educational leader, find a district like Johnston County. Find one that is focused on community, focus on growth, and f focus on student academic success. Because as an educational leader, when you grow, you learn ways to support your students, your staff, and your parents. And as a whole, the school continues to grow. So, if you want a district that not only focuses on student academic success, but also the professional growth of you
029as a leader, then Johnson County is the district you should choose. My name is Crystal Glover. I'm currently a principal intern at Cooper Academy, and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] What brought me to Johnston County Schools was a better school climate for my son. I didn't know much about Johnston County Public Schools, but I visited Clayton Middle and the warmth that I felt from the administrators when I was interviewed and from the uh receptionist u make me leave that interview saying I want to work here. And then after that it was just opportunities for growth, opportunities to get a lot of support for myself professionally and my students. As a principal of Salem Elementary, I find most rewarding being a lifecher, being able to work in a place where you have purpose, where
030this is a mission, a mission that is uh to build community, to change lives. And it also gives you the opportunity for me to grow as a leader, as a mentor, as a professional, and as a human being. What I would say about anyone who wants to work in Johnson County Public Schools is that this is the perfect place if you want to achieve your dreams as an educator. If you want to feel supported, if you feel that you need to work in a place with true focus on student learning, on life uh changing opportunities, this is the place to be. My name is Marissa Rosado, principal of Selma Elementary, and great things are happening in JCPS. [Music] I graduated from NC State last May and I got a job at South Johnson High School.
031So, this is my first year teaching, but I went to Johnson County Public Schools all throughout my life. Oh, it's been phenomenal. I mean, all my co-workers are great people. my admin are very supportive and that's just at my local school. So I I would love to, you know, be able to go out to other schools and meet those wonderful people there. But just so far with my school and the district, all the people I've met, uh, like people around the county office or people who are support staff who work for the, you know, the curriculum people, they're all wonderful people and are all so helpful. So this my time here has been excellent so far. Uh, cuz I went to school here my entire life. I started at Forex Elementary, then I went to
032Forex Middle School, and then South Johnson High School where I graduated. Um, and so it's really nice to be able to kind of, you know, go off to a university, learn some things, learn more about myself, and then be able to come back to these schools in this area to be able to kind of bring that knowledge with me, but also just continue the greatness that I that I experienced growing up. I could kind of help keep that going for, you know, more students down the line. Just the community feel. I mean, if it feels, especially at South Johnson High School, but kind of kind of mentioned it earlier, for everybody I've met, it feels the same way. It feels like everybody kind of has like a united vision here. Everybody's on the same path.
033Everybody's on the same this everyone wants the same end goal, and that is to help students like one of my admin that school always says that we're in the student business. That's what we're that's what our job is. And I think everybody kind of has that collective goal, especially at my school. And everyone I've met so far outside of my school in the district uh feels the same way. My experience has been so great so far this my first year and that is because they're in the student business and I feel like that every day because of the shared experience that I've had with my admin, the shared experience that I've had with people in the county. Um the shared is people like you guys who I've just met for the first time. Everyone's so
034nice, friendly, and they all seem like they are pushing toward the common goal. And that's just one of the things I got in education for, it's one of the reasons I want to stay in education. So Johnston County is like just everything I've wanted it to be so far. Hi, my name is Austin Denning. I'm a math teacher at South Johnson High School. And great things are happening at JCPS. [Music] I have been with Johnson County Public School for 4 years now and it's been one of the most amazing experiences. From the very beginning, I have felt welcome and supported not only as an educator but as a whole person. Being part of a district that supports bilingual education allow me to grow in my role as a teacher and while also learning from colleagues
035and leaders who are truly passionate about student success. What I love most about being part of JCPS is the strong sense of community and collaboration. Whether it is with um fellow teachers, um families, administrators, everyone is working together to help students succeed. I know the district is large, but it still feels personal. We are all working together for a shared purpose that is um but to do what is best for the kids. Someone who is considering uh starting a career at Johnson County School, I would say go for it. JCPS is a place where your your talent and passion will be valued. You will feel inspired, supported, and challenged. It is a district that um believes in its educators and gives you room to grow. My name is Mika Costa and I'm a dual language
036first grade teacher at S Elementary School and great things are happening in JCPS language. There is it. [Music] Heat. Heat. N. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Hey. [Music] hearing none. I'll call for the vote. All those in favor has voted to hire Dr. David Pierce as the next superintendent of Johnston County Public Schools effective July 1 of this year. We are grateful to Dr. Pierce for his past service to the district and his commitment to moving our district and students forward for the brightest future possible. The board made this decision with our students as our top priority. Until under Dr. Bracie, the district has moved has made amazingly academic progress and Dr. Bracie, we are forever grateful to you. With this
037foundation, the board intends to continue to grow and reach new heights under Dr. Pierce's leadership. The board acknowledges that for a district of this size, it takes a dedicated and talented team, and as a board, we look forward to working with Dr. Pierce and his team. Dr. Pierce has done his own share of learning and growing in many in the many past years. He is a success story for Johnston County, and he is an also a success story for Johnston County Public Schools. He's a product of Johnston County Public Schools. He has lived here his entire life. More recently, he has displayed strong leadership skills and exceptional problemsolving skills. And I emphasize that he has demonstrated a future focused approach to the current situations facing public schools. He has reached out to help all of
038us and I mean all of us. Students, staff, parents, central office, board members with everything from safety initiatives, human resources, policy development, student discipline, transportation, child nutrition, reassignments, construction projects, facilities, maintenance, athletics and staff development in all areas. That's just a few of the things he's been doing. He is one of the hardest workers I have ever worked with. He has extensive knowledge of our financial responsibilities. He understands the importance of using data to make decisions for the district. In other words, Dr. Pierce is knowledgeable in all aspects of our school district. And this is why we feel confident in his ability to lead this district into the future. Dr. Pierce also understands that this board expects our district to keep moving forward and upward in all aspects of our school system. Since the moment
039the board learned that we needed to name a new superintendent, we felt that we had someone in our district who was talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated. Dr. Pierce knows Johnston County. He understands the progress that we have made in recent years, and he appreciates that. He knows that the diversity of this district, and he is well aware of the growth within this county. He has a clear understanding of the needs of our students and staff and the demands placed on our public schools right now. He knows that he assumes the role at a time when there is rapid changes to education and there's rapid changes to our world. He is committed to his faith. He's committed to his family and he's committed to the future of Johnston County Public Schools. The success of this school district
040will require the board, the district under his leadership, and the community of Johnston County to be united in our vision and our effort to educate and inspire our students for the next steps in their life. If you do not know Dr. Pierce, I look forward to the opportunity for you to meet him and his family. His wife Jamie who is here with us, his daughter Emma who is UNCW bound and his daughter Eva Claire. I'll also look forward to you being able to watch and grow and learn his leadership in this district and I feel certain that you're going to be impressed by what he does. So, Dr. Pierce, congratulations for being the next superintendent in Johnston County Public Schools. I'll open the floor if anybody has anything to say. I'm going to say this
041and I'm I don't know if you're surprised by my vote or not, but I just wanted to tell you that my vote is based on my conviction that we should have done a search. Uh it is not about you, Dr. Pierce. I am confident uh that you will do a good job, but my vote was about a process. So I just want you to know that you have my full support as a board member. I think uh just just to I think this is a very lengthy process that that each board when I say length, I don't mean time frame. I mean the the length that each one of us put into making this decision. I don't think there's any member in this horseshoe to took this decision lightly. I think every everybody's looking toward
042the future. Uh and I will say I I've been back and forth looking at all kinds of different scenarios. I will say this that that kind of uh confirmed it for me was a comment Dr. Bracie made at the last board meeting when he said the blueprint is there for success in Johnston County Public Schools. Now, that doesn't mean that any news superintendent is not going to put their their stamp on it, their hands on it. But what I'm saying is the blueprint is there and I personally feel the way that we continue is David Pierce is the person for this job at this time and at this time frame. And uh but I I want the public to understand that this was not a this was not a foregone conclusion for me or I
043don't think for anybody else. It was a thoughtout a thoughtout process. lengthy discussions uh of where we are as far as time as we look to the future. Um and I think we've all we've all looked at a lot of different pieces of the puzzle and a lot of different scenarios. So, uh again, thank you Dr. Bracie for your work. Congratulations, Dr. Pierce. We look forward to you, uh assuming the chair and continuing the success in Johnston County. I'm just going to add that um you did a fabulous job laying out who Dr. Pierce is and what can we expect. Um but I think we neglect it when we say he isn't prepared. I think this board has struggled to be unified together and make decisions together. But I can honestly say that Dr. Pierce
044is the one person that has unified this board more than anybody else in this district. we can always agree to come to Dr. Pierce and make things happen through him and he is I have confidence 100% confidence that he's fully prepared to take this on and I wish him all the luck in the world. Congratulations. I just want to add one thing. Um I struggle with this I struggle with this decision. Um, I firmly believe that uh a search is was warranted, but I understand too, as it was said earlier, this is not about a vote for a search. This is about the person. So, that's why I was a no walking in today, but I chang because it's about supporting the person that I believe can do the job. And we're going to hold
045Dr. Pierce accountable, but he needs to hold us accountable, too, to make sure we do what's best for every kid in our count in our county. As it was said by Mr. Tippet, and I think he stole my th Dr. Bracie did say, "The blueprint is laid." Um, and thank you, Dr. Bracie. When you first came, I was still an administrator at Clayton High School in a very difficult time in history, but you did guide us through that. And our test grades, our test scores have gone up. and I we all anticipate as well as I think Dr. Pierce Dr. Pierce's expectation is that we'll continue to grow. So, uh, welcome to our county as a superintendent. I look forward to working with you. We would like to um I'm just I'm going to announce
046this and then we'll get the details later, but uh this board would love to host um your swearing in on July 1st at 9:00 a.m. at that we'll stay in contact and we'll do that um as you that will be your official day at work. Um so we'll we'll we'll get the notice out about that, but we would love to do your swearing in here at 9:00 a.m. on July 1st. So um any other bit I don't think we have any other business before the board. I appreciate everyone is here who is here tonight. It's a great night for Johnson County Public Schools. And with that, I will entertain a motion to adjourn. So move. Motion by Mr. Donovan. Do I have a second? Second by Mr. Sullivan. All those in favor, please indicate by
047saying I. I. Thank all of you. Where'd you go?