Two very important election issues are upcoming for our school district.  The first issue is on April 3rd and is the selection of local school board members.  This is a very important decision for our district.  Willard is fortunate to have individuals committed to supporting the excellent traditions of our school district.  These individuals volunteer countless hours to help foster student success.  This year Willard has two open seats on the Board of Education and six candidates are seeking these seats.  A typo was made in the printing of one of the candidate names on the ballot.  The following names are how they should have appeared on the ballot: Caroline Puckett, Juan Meraz, Mark J. Scott, Jack McConnell, Steve R. Vaughn, and Richard Gardner.  

The second issue is a bond issue which will be on the June Ballot.  The Willard Board of Education has decided to ask the community to approve a $13.5 million dollar bond.  This bond can be achieved by NO INCREASE in our present tax levy.  Major projects included in this bond are:

• Elementary School  (Proposed in the Southern part of the Willard District)
• Vocational Agriculture Building (Located behind the new High School)
• Locker Rooms at the Football Field Complex
• New Gym at Willard South Elementary

The district will be hosting meetings at all buildings to present information regarding this important bond issue.  These meetings are planned for the month of May.  Times and dates will be communicated by each school and posted on our district web site.  I encourage your support of the Willard School District in both upcoming elections.    

Thank you for your continued support of children. 

Dr. Kent E. Medlin

Superintendent of Schools