Philoron A. Wright, Sr.
Assistant to Superintendent
School and Community Relations


Kirby-Smith Administration Center    Office: (352) 955-7880
620 East University Avenue                Fax: (352) 955-7255
Gainesville, Florida 32601-5498 
 email: wrightpa@sbac.edu

"Connecting Schools and Communities"

 

Highlights of The School and Community Relations Office

  • Communication (Information sharing seminars)

  • Proactive strategies

  • Networking

  • Shared decision making

  • Problem-solving models to determine needs

  • Emphasis on cooperative relationships

   


Mission

  • To enhance or create networks for our school district which promotes problem solving, system change and improved community involvement.
  • Facilitate information sharing seminars.
  • Identify potential problems.  Design pro-active strategies to support programs and people who help children.
  • Provide a mechanism for dialogue and community problem-solving.
  • Encourage shared decision making and shared accountability at the policy level.
  • Identify issues requiring top level decisions.
  • Research issues, gather data, and develop options for decision making.
 


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as Superintendent's liaison with designated school and community representatives.
  • Advise the Superintendent on specific matters relating to the improvement of community and school relations.
  • Assist the Superintendent with general administrative duties as requested.
  • Assist the Superintendent in interacting with individuals and groups to facilitate problem solving and dispute resolution.
  • Assumes responsibility for special projects as assigned.
  • Serve as a member of the Superintendent's senior leadership team.
  • Facilitate site analysis for schools to access needs.

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