Okaloosa County BOCC — February 2, 2016 — 2-2-16 100th Anniversary OCSB

PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Okaloosa County School District is recognized for its one hundredth year in existence in the 2015-2016 School Year; and WHEREAS, the Baker School was the fir st school in Okaloosa County; and WHEREAS, the District is recognized as one of the Top 5 school districts in the state of Florida; and WHEREAS, the District’s High Schools are all “A” rated for its Centennial Year; and WHEREAS, ninety four percent of the District’s schools are “A” or “B” rated in its Centennial Year; and WHEREAS, the District provides a wide array of outstanding academic choices for its students; and WHEREAS, the District has one of the highest graduation rates in the state of Florida at 83%; and WHEREAS, the District is a major part of the economy and life of Okaloosa County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, that we do hereby proclaim the 8th of February 2016 as “100th Anniversary of Okaloosa County Schools” and ask the citizens of Okaloosa County to help recognize the outstanding performance of the Okaloosa County School Dis- trict on the occasion of its Centennial Celebration. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of Febr uar y, 2016. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, JR. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ J D PEACOCK II CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT