DR. CURTIS JONES, BIBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT - VIP CURTAIN CALL

Hello World,  Thank You for Seven Years

I have shared many blogs over the years, and I will be honest, this has been the most difficult one for me to put together. I have struggled with how to start and what to say, so I decided to start as I hope I almost always do – by thanking you.

I want to thank you for a great seven years as your Superintendent. I have thoroughly enjoyed the work we have done, the achievements we have accomplished and the relationships we have created. In my humble opinion, Bibb County is one of the best school districts in the state. You are amazing. You teach well, you lead well, you care about students, you care about our community, and I have seen time and time again, your dedication and hard work. Know that I appreciate you so much.

As I have thought about retiring, I have been able to reflect on the work of Victory in Progress. I have started asking myself, “Is there Victory in Progress? What have we accomplished?” The truth is, we have accomplished a lot! Yes, the graduation rate has gone up and, yes, reading scores have improved, but what we have also done is create opportunities for students all over this community and this school district to be all they could be. I am very proud of the technology we have been able to install in schools, the facilities we have built, of the administrators we have hired and promoted, the teachers who have joined our team, the students who have graduated, and all the work we have done.

The past seven years have been the best years of my professional life, and it is because of you. I want to thank you for allowing me to have the humbling experience of being your Superintendent. While I know it is a good decision, I will miss you. I will miss you greatly.