Principal Addresses Northview Needs, Accomplishments In Report

February 17, 2009

Local principals met in a round table discussion Monday to discuss the state of their schools.

In her one-page report, Northview High School Principal Gayle Weaver highlighted some of Northview’s accomplishments this year in what was essentially a “state of the school” address.

Academically, the report highlight Northview’s improved FCAT scores from 2007 to 2008, and the school’s higher than district average on common placement tests.

Weaver also reported on several facility improvements and needs:

  • A roofing project at the school has been completed. The roofing project was a result of Hurricane Ivan and later hurricane damage to the entire facility. The entire school received a new metal roof.
  • The school theater received a new sound and lighting system.
  • The weight room had experienced flooding during heavy rain, but that problem has been eliminated.
  • The interior of the school has been repainted.
  • Northview has received a renovation of the school’s track and surrounding areas, the first improvements to the track since it was installed 14 years ago. Material from the old track was used to create a parking area for cafeteria workers.
  • Weaver applauded Escambia River Electric Cooperative for their work as a Northview Partner in Education. EREC provided the school with the equipment necessary to broadcast graduation from the gym to the theater for an overflow crowd last year, and they will provide the service again this year. EREC also provides satellite service for the school.
  • Weaver’s report also stated that a new fieldhouse for the school has been delayed by budget cutbacks.

The principal’s round table report also addressed a couple of staffing issues at the school. Northview’s dean position has been elimated, and the school’s resource officer is no longer full time but now shared with Ernest Ward Middle School.

Comments

2 Responses to “Principal Addresses Northview Needs, Accomplishments In Report”

  1. Eli on February 18th, 2009 10:51 am

    I also think that Mrs. Weaver should be commended on what she has done at Northview. I am sure it is not easy fighting through the criticism of narrow minded people who think they know better. The parents at Northview should be thankfull to have such a person looking over their children.

  2. t on February 17th, 2009 10:27 pm

    I’m very proud of my Mother. She is the best. She has done a great job at Northview.

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