PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Metroclean www.metroclean.com Metroclean is a woman-owned custodial company with over 32 years of experience, delivering high-quality janitorial, surface restoration, window cleaning, and pressure washing services. Backed by over 1,300 employees, ISSA CIMS-GB certification, and sustainable practices, Metroclean provides dependable, environmentally responsible solutions while fostering client trust and employee excellence. n MidSouth Electric Co-op www.midsouthfiber.com Since 1940, MidSouth Electric Cooperative has been a trusted, local provider for safe and reliable electricity, proudly serving our community with a commitment to service. Building on that legacy, MidSouth Fiber delivers secure, high-speed fiber internet through our state-of-the-art infrastructure, with the same dedication to reliability our members have come to expect. We are honored to power and connect local families and businesses. Concurrently, the district is “recalibrating what our bar is” for student output to match the new, industrystandard facilities. Strategically, the leadership is proactively managing growth through land acquisition and deep collaboration with county officials on future infrastructure needs. Dr. Ruffin caps the conversation by extending a call to action to business leaders, encouraging them to engage with their local schools. He clarifies that this vital partnership can be built on expertise as well as financial support, affirming there are “plenty of opportunities… to find ways to add value to the students.” It is a clear invitation to join in the crucial work of building a capable future workforce, together. 294 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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