Chipley, FL — The Florida Education Association (FEA) bus tour, which is visiting 67 Florida counties to raise awareness of the need for the Legislature to invest in public education, made a stop Tuesday morning in Washington County at Roulhac Middle School.
Among those visiting Roulhac Middle School were FEA President Ingram, Vice-President Andrew Spar, and Secretary-Treasurer Carole Gauronskas.
While in Chipley the FEA officers participated in events where they listened to the voices of students, parents, professional educators, and community members.
Fedrick Ingram announced – “We’re on a mission to change that.” He praised Washington County educators, Superintendent Joe Taylor, and School Board members for their committment to seeing that students received an outstanding education.
Bright and early at 7:15 a.m., teachers, students, parents, and staff from Roulhac Middle School, the Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities, and Chipley High School, gathered at the Roulhac Middle flagpole to welcome the visitors.
After addressing those assembled about the need to reinvest in public education for the good of our schools and our students, the teachers and staff conducted a walk-in to their classrooms where they will begin the school day.
Exceptional Education Pre-K teacher and president of the Washington County Education Association Linda Mincey made it clear, “After a decade of neglect, where base student funding has fallen by more than $650 per student since the 2007-08 school year, it’s time for a Decade of Progress to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to succeed.”
Over the next decade, the FEA is calling for a $22 billion investment in public schools, including a $2.4 billon down payment for the 2020-21 school year. All public education supporters are encouraged to be part of this event.
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The Washington County Education Association represents the teacher in Washington County School District. It is an affiliate of the Florida Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, and the AFL-CIO.
