David's Initiatives
Shown below, a listing of David's accomplishments during his first term on the Escambia School Board. David appreciates the opportunity to work with other educators to achieve their projected goal for the community.
Dr. David Williams Initiatives and Accomplishments during his first term on the School Board
• Provided the district with resources to retain and recruit qualified teachers and personnel
• YReads Afterschool program to increase literacy
• Education Initiative (Mentoring, Parental Involvement, Absenteeism, Conflict Resolution, Career Education)
• Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Program-Community Schools to provide health services which include: medical, dental, eye, social, nutrition, mental health, family engagement, mentors, and academic support (Nine local partners) O.J. Semmes and Global School with future expansion to four other schools
• Directed 18 out-of-school programs through the Children's Trust to serve students in District 3 in 5 CR (Community Revitalization) area’s, resulting in millions of dollars in funding to critical areas of our community
• Directed funds to empower hard-working low-income families to become self-sustaining through childhood and adult education, housing and safety assistance through school readiness programs, and support services of the Community Action Program Committee
• School Safety-approved funds for “Harding” the school with scanners and Guardians and SROs
• Military families support
• Worked with county transportation for students in district 3 (within the 2 mile walking zone)
• Academic Scholarships for African American students to attend HBCUs
• African American History celebration and honorees in February at School Board Meetings
Future Initiatives by Dr. David Williams
• Adding 6th, 7th, and 8th grades to more elementary schools
• Middle school football and girls flag football and softball
• Create more career academies with Ai awareness
• Cohort Doctoral Degrees for ECSD teachers and administrators
• Cell Phone restriction for students
• Blue Buddy program – student and law enforcement relationships
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Educational Accomplishments, Initiatives, and Implementation
• The highest-ranked school in Escambia County-ranked top 100 schools in USA
• Increased Graduation rate for all students from 62% to 91%
• Increased Graduation rate for African American Students from 53% to 88%
• Increased Student Achievement (AP enrollment, GPA, Acceleration Points, Scholars Program, Scholarship for Graduates)
• Increased Student Engagement (ROTC, Music, NHS, Chorus, Culinary Arts, Dance, Keyboard, Pre & After School teacher and peer tutoring)
• Increased Mentors by 50%
• Established the first Boys and Girls High School Lacrosse program in Escambia County
• Established Graduation Coach - College Prep Counselor - At-Risk Graduation Team
• Title 1 Parent Support Group (Senior Night, Literacy Night)
• Raised $14,000 for musical instruments for students
• Established the Mario Andrews Scholarship for African American Male Graduate (PHS)
• Chairperson for school 5- and 10-year accreditation through the AdvancED/SACS program