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Why Is This Election So Important?


On August 31st, the citizens of Gadsden County will elect a new Superintendent for our schools.  This comes at a time when OUR schools are ranked dead last among all Florida counties.  Half of our schools are failing and only 48.1% of our students are graduating.

King Solomon said it best when he exclaimed, "Where there is no vision, the people perish."  And that my friends, is exactly what is happening.

Some would say that it's the fault of our children.  I do not believe that.  It's the fault of an educational system that is out of control and one that lacks Leadership, Accountability, and Direction

Our children are NOT failures, but rather "Champions"!

Because you have visited this web site, you obviously are concerned for the welfare of our children and our county and I applaud that.  You and thousands more have demanded CHANGE, and it is HERE!

With over 20 years of classroom and school management experience in public and alternative education, I will bring the CHANGE you demand through Leadership, Accountability and Direction.

I believe that we must allow our teachers to manage the learning environment for which they are responsible.  Research clearly shows that when teachers have academic freedom in the classroom and when teachers manage the learning environment, disciplinary problems problems are greatly reduced and the level of student success is higher.  I pledge to you that I will restore academic freedom and the responsibility for classroom management to our teachers while maintaining appropriate performance standards.

We face some obvious leadership and administrative challenges in our district.  As Superintendent, I will hold Administration accountable and make the necessary changes in leadership that will give rise to greater student achievement.

We must have vision and direction that will promote and support individual student success, personal growth, self-sufficiency and economic development in our county.  We must have vocational education programs that support these objectives.  As a taxpayer, you have the right to know what your tax dollars are paying for in the school district.

Our children are depending on us to provide a quality educational system able to meet their needs in the 21st century.  As your Superintendent, I will make it my responsibility to ensure our students know that they can become whatever they choose, despite hardships they may face - that they are not failures.  In the next few months, I will be unveiling a 21 point plan that offers real direction and vision, backed by my proven track record of success.

I have never been one to sit on the side lines doing nothing or one to wait until election time comes around to get involved just to get a vote.  I've lead the fight for re-districting to make sure your vote gets counted.  I'm involved in local, county, state and national groups that are focused on improving the quality of life for all of us in Gadsden County.  I rolled up my sleeves and worked to re-establish the Quincy Branch of the NAACP.  I've been with you every year as we've marched on Tallahassee.

There will be other candidates that will promise you the moon, and talk of change without specifics.  As a voter, it will be your responsibility to hold each person running for office accountable.  Ask what they have done for YOUR community the last several years.  Ask them exactly how they will implement change and end the downward spiral of our schools.  Look to see who is supporting themEvaluate their ideas and look to see if our children are in their heart - then decide.

As a Gadsden county native (Shanks Class of '80), I care about you and your children and welcome your involvement in the change I will bring.  Soon, I will be coming to all areas of the county to discuss my plan to bring Leadership, Accountability, Direction and Change.  But I will also be visiting your community to hear from YOU!  I want to hear YOUR ideas and YOUR concerns - because together, we CAN build Champions!

Get involved and take a stand.  The future of our children and county are at stake.  The citizens of Gadsden County have demanded CHANGE, and I, Joseph "Joe" Parramore will bring that change!

I look forward to seeing you in the near future.  Visit my web site often for upcoming opportunities for us to talk!

The stakes are high for our children and I am asking for YOUR VOTE on August 31st.

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