It has
been my privilege and honor to serve Okaloosa County as your
Superintendent of Schools since 2006. I am a product of this school system
and began my teaching career here in 1973. Since then I have worked
at all levels (elementary, middle and high school) as a
teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal, and principal in
schools overseas and across America. I have
been married for 37 years to Buff Tibbetts (USAF Colonel, Retired and a graduate of the United
States Air Force Academy) and we have two daughters who are graduates of
Okaloosa County schools. I am proud of the accomplishments of this
school district and prepared for the challenges of the future. Please help me
continue my commitment to this A+ district, and our employees, parents, business
community, and students by supporting my campaign and voting on August
14th to re-elect me as Okaloosa County School Superintendent.
Thank
you and warm regards,
Alexis Tibbetts
Accomplishments – Proud of our Past Five Years for Okaloosa Schools
Maintained a balanced budget and academically high performing school
district status despite a $35 million reduction in state funding over
the last five years
Highest ACT scores in the state
Lowest dropout rate in the state including students with
disabilities
Over $29
million in scholarships granted to 2011 seniors
Doubled the number of students participating in career/technical
programs
Established the Military Child Coalition as a model for transitioning
military students to new locations
Ranked third in the state for dollars
spent in the classroom, despite being 59th in the state for funding
Achieved Florida Constitutional requirements of class size mandates
each year
Reduced district administrative budget and staff by over $4 million
Implemented an Anti-Bullying Policy county wide including reporting
and training requirements for all teachers, counselors and
administrators
Remissioned
our alternative schools and created CHOICE High School to better
serve our at-risk students
Fifth highest paid teachers in the state of Florida
Expanded STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and
Medical) across the county through partnerships with local
businesses and military bases
Implemented a wellness program for all employees with annual Health
Fairs
Implemented a student wellness program through PE with emphasis on
healthy eating and exercise with a special TV program for students
promoting healthy lifestyle
Implemented a civics program for all middle school students
Opened two new schools in north Okaloosa County and remissioned
Richbourg as a school for severe and profoundly disabled students
“Okaloosa County is recognized as one of Florida’s highest performing
school districts. It has maintained an ‘A’ grade since the inception of
district grading in 2004. Achieving these kinds of results takes a
coordinated effort at all levels. I couldn’t be more proud of what
Okaloosa County Schools has accomplished.”Florida Commissioner
of Education, John Winn, July 30, 2011
Leadership We Can Count On – Prepared for the Future
Prepare our
students for the more rigorous Common Core English and math standards
Create a stronger
workforce in America by emphasizing college and/or career readiness
for students
Strengthen our
articulation agreements with University of West Florida and Northwest
Florida State College
Support our
teachers and administrators in the new evaluation system through professional
development
Manage our
aging buildings despite decreased capital funding from the state
Continue to
balance the budget through sound fiscal management,
consolidation and rezoning where needed, district staff downsizing
and energy
efficient measures
Expand technology
access to teachers and students with digital devices wireless
connectivity
Narrow the
achievement gap for our minority, English language learners, and
students with disabilities
Research later
school start times for high school students while maintaining
efficiency in our transportation system
Expand STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) across the county
through partnerships with our local businesses and military bases
Increase parental
involvement through community partnerships and outreach
Build capacity in
our school administrators and reduce district administration
As President
Elect of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents,
advocate for adequate funding for public education in Tallahassee
“I know of no
other candidate with Dr. Alexis Tibbetts’ outstanding record as a
teacher, administrator, and leader. She is the one to continue
excellence in Okaloosa Schools.”General Chuck Horner, USAF
(Ret), Gulf War Air Commander and UWF Trustee
Alexis is committed to
college and/or career readiness for all students
A strong supporter of
military children, Junior ROTC programs, and local veterans, Alexis is
pictured here with good friends and neighbors Colonel (Retired) Bud Day
and General Chuck Horner
2011 Seniors had the
highest ACT scores, the lowest dropout rate, and $29 million in
scholarships
