The Hall County Board of Education Thursday night voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Will Schofield’s contract through the 2023-2024 school year. Schofield has served as the district’s superintendent since 2005 and says he’s grateful for the opportunity to continue.
“My family and I consider it an incredible blessing to be part of this community” said Schofield. “The stability and laser-like-focus of this board and how they support our families as they raise our boys and girls is unparalleled. I thank my God for the opportunity to be able to continue to serve.”
The 5-0 vote during the Hall County BOE’s Thursday night meeting, displayed strong support for Schofield’s performance over the past sixteen years. Under his leadership, the Hall County School District has expanded, offering families a variety of options with regard to educating their children. The district currently offers 13 magnet schools and 21 programs of choice.
Since Schofield’s hire, the district has constructed three new campuses: Cherokee Bluff Middle School (opening in the fall of 2022), Chestnut Mt. Creative School of Inquiry, and Lanier College and Career Academy at the Oaks, which is a blend of student-run business enterprises open to the public that also provides industry-certified classrooms for instruction.
Additionally, in 2016, Schofield helped to create Ivester Early College, which is located on the old Jones Elementary campus. The college offers high school students an opportunity to dual enroll and earn college credit.
With the board’s support, Schofield also worked with team members to initiate the district’s 10-Year Facility Plan, which was approved by the community through the June 9, 2020, Bond and ESPLOST referendum. The plan includes numerous upgrades, renovations, and additions to facilities across the district. The Agribusiness Center and Cherokee Bluff Middle School are recent additions.
For the past two years, Schofield has guided the Hall County School District through the COVID pandemic.
Details of Schofield’s contract extension will be available at the January 24 school board meeting.
