Civil Municipal - Oct 2023

216 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 be interested in construction or that type of pathway. Students don’t necessarily have to go to a four-year university to be credentialed in some of those career options,” Dr. Taylor stresses. “I do feel like our students and parents are investigating the different options now more than ever and we’re seeing a lot of good feedback from our students and our parents and a lot of great support from our community, business, and industry leadership, in understanding that it’s no longer just the option of a four-year university for our students.” A Legacy of Excellence and Future Success for All Students Underlining the strong emphasis on excellence across all areas of education, Dr. Taylor notes that the district conducts an annual excellence audit, focusing on academics and assessing various measures beyond just test scores. “We are continuously improving in all areas to make sure that our students are Through community outreach, local job opportunities, and workforce development, we are creating a better future in Calhoun and beyond. shawinc.com MORE THAN A FLOORING COMPANY.