Pictured at the Award Presentation are (l to r) David F. Byers, Jr., District VI Vice-President; Dr. Jan Harris, Cullman City Schools Superintendent; Gov. Bob Riley, Board President; Dr. Elton Bouldin, West Elementary School Principal; Dr. Joseph B. Morton, State Superintendent.

West Elementary Receives $40,000 from Gov.  Bob Riley

Governor Bob Riley presented West Elementary School with a $40,000 State Department of Education Award for Exceeding the Challenge on the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) at the State School Board Meeting Thursday, September 13, 2007 in Montgomery, Alabama.  Both of the eligible West Elementary student groups (Economically Disadvantaged and LEP Students) obtained higher proficiency rates in reading and math than the state average.  Statewide, only 13 elementary schools received $40,000 for two sub-groups exceeding the state average in both reading and math.

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Last updated:  05/02/08