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The CHALKBOARD CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Respect These students were selected by teachers and staff and received an award for showing Respect, our character trait for the month of September at Clinton Junior High School. Each student received an award certificate and a special pin to wear. 7th Grade - Front L-R: Inaja Walker, Logan Bryant, Nyla Heard, Timothy Leach, Ta’Leya Horton, Taylor Wilkerson, Nadia Wilson, Kaida Bowen, Back: Timothy Spann, Jakaden Crump, Tate Byrd Madox Carmean, Lucy Stackler, Ashley Duke, Sara Polk 8th Grade - Front L-R: Gia Guice, Paola Bracero Sierra Robinson, Erin Wilson, Prachi Fnu, Brooke Richards, Lauren Guthrie Back: Donovan Morris, Kaileb Davis, Blake Little, Gavin Keir, Jordan Pullum, Levi Baker, Jalia Rudd, Kyler Hutton 58 • November 2018
Donny Gray to Lead CPSD Transportation Department DOVE Award Donny Gray makes safety a priority when it comes to school buses. “Safety is a choice, not a chance,” he said. “We do our best to be safe at all times.” Gray is the Clinton Public School District’s new director of transportation, replacing Terry Harris who recently retired. Prior to this role, he worked at UPS for 37 years and more recently was transportation director at the Mississippi Department of Education. “Kids are our most precious commodity,” he said. “I pray every day that each child will be picked up and returned safely. I emphasize safety in all I do.” As transportation director, Gray oversees a fleet of nearly 75 buses and route management for more than 3,500 students who ride the bus daily. “We have 132 square miles in our school district,” he said. “We transport students in three tiers – elementary, middle and high school. Bus driver Jimmy Creel enjoys greeting the children as they board the bus. “He greets the children with a ‘Good Morning!’ and if they don’t respond he repeats himself, making sure to get an answer from each child,” said parent Cynthia Senior. “He goes above and beyond his job description. I’d imagine being a bus driver is a challenging task, but he handles it with pride and confidence and he’s a pure blessing to all he encounters.” Creel is the recipient of the Clinton Public School District’s Dedication of Our Valued Employees, or DOVE, customer service award for the month of September. He was recognized at the school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9. “He looks out for all the children and always is in a good mood and has a smile and tells the kids to have a good day,” said parent Paula Arrington, in nominating Creel for the award. Every day we run about 50 buses on 80 routes, all between 6-8:15 a.m. in the mornings.” This summer Gray and his staff made sure that all regular route buses had air conditioning. He is also overseeing a fleet upgrade to replace older, outdated buses with newer models. “The average lifespan of a school bus is 10-15 years,” he said. “We have good mechanics on staff and we can get 15 good years from our buses, but we want to provide quality.” Gray encourages all motorists to respect buses and loading/drop-off areas. “When you see the bus stop arm extended, it’s the law that you have to stop,” he said. “Most school bus-related deaths occur outside the bus, and we need to make sure that everyone is aware of the law and follows the law.” For bus route information, text alert subscription information and more, visit the CPSD Transportation Department website. “He goes out of his way to be polite to parents and children.” Parent Amanda Carpenter said her children have been riding Mr. Jimmy’s bus for seven years. “For so many years, Mr. Jimmy has been nothing but kind and respectful of parents and students,” she said. “He is the same on the bus as he is in Kroger. He truly cares. I am honored to have my kids go to the best school district imaginable. Mr. Jimmy sets the bar very high for all other bus drivers everywhere.” The DOVE Award is given each month during the school year to an employee who goes above and beyond in showing customer service to students, parents and the community. A five-member DOVE award selection committee chooses each winner from a pool of nominations. Anyone can nominate a CPSD employee via the online form on www.clintonpublicschools.com. Hometown Clinton • 59
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