A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT JASON WYSONG

from East County Back to School 2023

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educate the children of Manatee County. We all understand that the future of our community depends on the success of our students and our schools.

Regarding the school district’s aims and goals, I want you to know that the safety of our students and employees is, and always will be, our No. 1 priority.

including principals, teachers, law enforcement officers, school guardians, secretaries, bus drivers, food service workers and more. All of us are invested in the safety of our students and schools.

support and resources they need.

I want to know what programs and strategies are working and what we can do to improve outcomes for all students.

people are flocking to, we need to work together to effectively plan for future new schools and programs.

Iam truly excited to be in Manatee County as superintendent of the school district for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. It is an awesome privilege to serve our students.

I thank the school board and community for entrusting me and my fellow district employees with the honor of working hand-in-hand with our parents and families to

We understand the trust our parents and families place in us when they put their child on a school bus or drop them off at school each morning. There is no greater responsibility, and we will never take this duty for granted.

Every adult who wears a School District of Manatee County ID badge wants your students to be safe and successful in our schools.

I hope it provides comfort to know that there are more than 6,000 employees and individuals committed to the safety of your children each day,

Manatee County is respected across Florida for being an innovative school district for implementing engaging new academic options such as Woz Ed Career Pathways, Garner Holt Animatronics and the Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Science. We are proud of that progress and will support and sustain programs that enhance academic opportunities for our students.

As superintendent, I can’t wait to spend time in our schools seeing our teachers and students in action.

I look forward to visiting classrooms to talk with students about what they are learning and to ask teachers and principals if they have the

Retaining our current school district employees is another major priority.

To keep our educators and support employees, we need to make sure the community knows about the excellent work happening in our schools and that our teachers and staff feel the support of the community.

When there are vacancies, we need to bring the absolute best educators to Manatee County — teachers who can inspire and motivate students.

Accommodating exceptional growth is also a prime priority, especially in east Manatee.

While it is exciting to be a part of a community that

On Aug. 10, I encourage everyone to practice the utmost grace and care as students, parents and buses return to our roads, sidewalks and schools. We appreciate your patience during the first few weeks of school as we adjust to the rhythm of a new school year, especially when it comes to bus routes and transportation.

I look forward to seeing you in our schools and in the community, and let’s have a great school year!

JASON WYSONG SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANATEE COUNTY