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Vol. 34, No. 45 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | March 14, 2018
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Gill explains why walkout unacceptable to system’s standards (Editor’s note: The following statement from Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, was released on Saturday, March 10, in response to plans for student demonstrations on Wednesday, March 14.) Dear Families, As you may be aware, a
County Public Schools respects all of our students’ right to free speech, freedom of expression, and civic responsibility. We also believe that maintaining safety and a productive learning environment is our highest priority. We are committed to helping our students learn about civic engagement and stand ready to
“As a public school division, we cannot, however, promote one perspective, issue, or cause over another in order to avoid establishing bias or an unintended precedent.”
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Superintendent: relationship with business boosts same goals Last week, Dr. Michael By Jim Ridolphi superintendent, for The Mechanicsville Local Gill, addressed county busiASHLAND — In recent ness and community leadyears, Hanover County Public Schools has established a ers at a breakfast meeting strong working relationship hosted by ChamberRVA and with the local business com- the Hanover Chamber of munity, partnering and sup- Commerce. Outlining a recently comporting mutual goals through numerous programs, coordi- pleted budget for FY2019, Gill nated instructions and other told that group that Hanover continues to develop worktraining curriculum.
force development strategies that better serve the needs of the local business community, and it’s a relationship that boasts a number of success stories. Gill said programs like the Center for Trades and Technology, Advanced College Academy, Health Sciences Training program, see GOALS, pg. 9
DR. MICHAEL GILL Superintendent, Hanover County Public Schools
national movement on social media and through other sources is promoting a student walkout on March 14th as a response to the tragic events that occurred last month at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Hanover
Jim Ridolphi for The Local
help them navigate these issues. As a public school division, we cannot, however, promote one perspective, issue, or cause over another in order to avoid establishing bias or an unintended precedent. Nevertheless,
Dr. Michael Gill, above, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, addressed the jointly sponsored ChamberRVA and Hanover Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Randolph-Macon College. The crowd is shown at left.
see WALKOUT, pg. 5
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