BCSD awarded Leading Edge Award

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  • L-R: Board member Lynn Chandler, board member Wes Cummings, board chair Dr. Gloria Wicker, board vice-chair Shannon D. Hill, Superintendent Dr. Noris Price and board member John Jackson. CONTRIBUTED
    L-R: Board member Lynn Chandler, board member Wes Cummings, board chair Dr. Gloria Wicker, board vice-chair Shannon D. Hill, Superintendent Dr. Noris Price and board member John Jackson. CONTRIBUTED

    The Baldwin County School District received its fifth-consecutive recognition with the Leading Edge Award from the Georgia School Board Association (GSBA), as well as its seventh-consecutive Exemplary Board recognition at the annual GSBA Conference.

    The Leading Edge Award attests to Baldwin County's dedication to ensuring students are equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The district's pioneering initiatives and forward-thinking educational approaches have positioned it as a leader in the state.

    The members of the Baldwin County School Board are Dr. Gloria Wicker, Board Chair (District 1), Shannon Hill, Vice-Chair (District 2), Lyn Chandler, (District 3), John Jackson (District 4), and Wes Cummings (District 5). Each of them has been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Their leadership and unwavering commitment to educational excellence have been key factors in consistently earning the Leading Edge Award.

    The GSBA Leading Edge Award seeks to highlight school districts that are setting the gold standard for ensuring students' competitiveness in a dynamic global market. Baldwin County's recognition for five consecutive years underscores the district's continuous efforts to implement innovative projects and programs that have a significant positive impact on student achievement and engagement.

    -Contributed by School & Community Relations Coordinator Eric Jones