PRESS RELEASE

From:           Michael W. Fanning, Executive Director

                Olde English Consortium

               

Event:  “Rex & Blackwell Tour York County”     

Date/Time:      November 27, 2007 (9:30am – 7:30pm)

Tomorrow, November 27, 2007, State Board of Education member Dr. Britt Blackwell will offer State Superintendent Dr. Jim Rex a tour of York County schools and a chance to speak with local residents about state & regional public education issues. Dr. Blackwell, a former Rock Hill School District Board member currently represents York County on the State Board of Education. Dr. Blackwell hopes this opportunity will allow the state superintendent to see, first-hand, what is going on in York County schools. Further, local York County citizens will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Rex and offer their input, as well. The day will include an opportunity to learn about what is going on in area schools; a chance to meet with area elected officials & administrators; a small “one-on-one” conversation with York County Teachers; and an evening  “town hall meeting” in which Dr. Rex will have a conversation with York County citizens.

• 9:30 – 10:30am – Dr. Rex arrives in York County (Fort Mill) and visits Nation Ford High School (1084 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, S.C. 29715)


• 11:00 – 11:45am – Dr. Rex arrives in Rock Hill and visits the K3-K4 - RHSD Central Child Development Center (414 E. Black Street, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732)


• 12:00 – 2:00pm – Luncheon Meeting w/ Dr. Rex at Rock Hill City Club (140 E. Main St.)

{ York Co. Superintendents, School Board Members, York County Leg. Delegation }

• 2:15 – 3:15pm –Dr. Rex visits South Pointe High School (801 Neely Rd, RH, SC, 29730)


• 4:00 – 5:15pm – Dr. Rex talks with York Co. Teachers (4 Teacher Forums) at Rawlinson Road Middle School in the  Library/Media Center (2631 W Main St, RH, SC 29732)


6:00pm – “Town Hall Meeting… with State Superintendent Dr. Jim Rex” at the Manchester Meadows Soccer Pavilion (2^nd Floor) – located at 337 East Mount Gallant Road. This Town Hall meeting will be held in Partnership with the City of Rock Hill. All community members are welcome to come out and be a part of this Town Hall meeting.