The DeKalb County board of Education adopted a resolution of appreciation, read by chairman Charles Robinson honoring Director of Schools Mark Willoughby, at their regular meeting Thursday night.
The resolution read:
"Whereas, Mr. Mark Willoughby has held the position of Director since July 1, 2006, and continues to inspire and motivate the administrators, faculty and staff of our school system to continually grow in their positions and to be the very best they can be; and
Whereas, our Director insures the safety and welfare of all our students, and makes decisions based on honesty and integrity; and
Whereas, he is a leader who builds community support for the public school system by attending school functions, getting involved in the inner-workings of our schools and speaking out for the needs of our schools; and
Whereas, he works with our board of education to create a vision of excellence for our school system and strives to make that vision become reality.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the DeKalb County Board of Education hereby establishes November 17, 2011 as Director of Schools Appreciation Day in our school system; and
Be it further resolved that the board encourages students, parents and staff to join us in expressing appreciation to Mr. Willoughby for all he does.”
Willoughby also presented his monthly update on personnel at the meeting.
According to the director, new employees include substitute teachers Kevin Agee, Sue Close, Courtney Cope, Bethany Davis, Chelsea Grissom, Charlene Hallum, Rebecca Hamilton, Joyce Hendrixson, Leitita Henry, Wilma Hope, Jessica Patrick, Angelia Pedigo, Jessica Rackley, Doreen Reynolds, Brad Trapp, and Mack White.
Suzanne Williams resigned as Special Education Assistant at DCHS.