ADVISORY: Governor Carney Announces School Visits to Discuss Proposed Investments in Public Education

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney will spend several days highlighting proposed investments in teachers, high-needs schools, and early learning. Governor Carney will make several stops at schools across Delaware. The Governor also will host a Facebook Live Town Hall with Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, and take questions on the state’s work to ensure that all Delaware children have access to a high-quality education.

MEDIA: Please RSVP to Jessica Borcky (Jessica.Borcky@delaware.gov) if you plan to attend. The Governor will have media availability at each stop.

Tuesday, February 27

HIGHLIGHTING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS

WHAT: Visit Mount Pleasant Elementary School to highlight the school’s Opportunity Grant program, and the proposed expansion of non-competitive Opportunity Grants for all qualifying schools.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Mark Holodick, Superintendent, Brandywine School District
Matthew Auerbach, Principal, Mount Pleasant Elementary School

WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Mount Pleasant Elementary School
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809

INVESTING IN EDUCATORS

WHAT: Listening session with Alfred G. Waters Middle School sixth grade teachers during their professional learning community (“PLC”) as they discuss curriculum, student data, successes, and challenges. Governor Carney’s proposed budget includes $10.2 million to fully fund annual steps for educators, and a 2 percent salary increase for educators statewide.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Matt Burrows, Superintendent, Appoquinimink School District
Tom Poehlmann, Principal, Alfred G. Waters Middle School
Sixth grade teachers

WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
10:20 a.m.

WHERE: Alfred G. Waters Middle School
1235 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709

FACEBOOK LIVE TOWN HALL – “BETTER SCHOOLS FOR ALL DELAWARE CHILDREN”

WHAT: Facebook Live Town Hall with Governor Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, to discuss proposed investments in teachers, high-needs schools, and early learning. Governor Carney and Secretary Bunting will also take questions on the state’s work to ensure that all Delaware children have access to a high-quality education.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education

WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Facebook.com/JohnCarneyDE
Delawareans can ask questions in advance by posting in this Facebook event.

Wednesday, February 28

HIGHLIGHTING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS

WHAT: Visit Phillis Wheatley Elementary School to highlight the school’s Opportunity Grant program and Governor Carney’s proposed expansion of non-competitive Opportunity Grants for all qualifying schools. Phillis Wheatley Elementary School also has a Basic Needs Closet that provides increased access to free products designed to meet students’ needs so they can effectively participate in class.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Michele Marinucci, Director of Student Services, Woodbridge School District

WHEN: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
48 Church Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933

HIGHLIGHTING MATH COACHES

WHAT: Meeting with Superintendent Dan Shelton, Principal Green and math coach Annette Roskom, and visit a math classroom. Governor Carney’s proposed budget includes a $1 million investment for math coaches.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Dan Shelton, Superintendent, Capital School District
Shan Green, Principal, Central Middle School
Annette Roskom, Math Coach
Students

WHEN: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Central Middle School
211 Delaware Ave
Dover, DE 19901

HIGHLIGHTING EARLY EDUCATION AND STARS PROGRAM

WHAT: Visit classrooms at The Goddard School and read to students in honor of “I Love to Read Month” – highlighting early childhood education and Governor Carney’s proposed $3.8 million investment to fund Delaware’s early learning centers through the STARS program.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Stacey Stickel, Owner, The Goddard School
Students

WHEN: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
3:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Goddard School
50 Polly Drummond Hill Road
Newark, DE 19711


Inauguration Day Schedule for January 17, 2017

Interfaith Prayer Service
WHAT: Governor-elect Carney and Lieutenant Governor-elect Hall-Long will join attendees at Whatcoat United Methodist Church for a pre-Inaugural interfaith prayer service.

WHO:Governor-elect John Carney
Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long
Reverend Elmer Davis, Whatcoat United Methodist Church
Rabbi Michael Scott Beals, Congregation Beth Shalom
Father John Hopkins, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

WHERE:Whatcoat United Methodist Church
341 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904

Inaugural Ceremony of the 74th Governor John C. Carney and 26th Lieutenant Governor Bethany A. Hall-Long
WHAT: The Governor-elect and Lieutenant Governor-elect will participate in a formal ceremony prior to taking the oath of office and giving an inaugural address, respectively.

WHO: Governor-elect John Carney
Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
10:30 a.m. – Prelude
10:45 a.m. – Introduction of the Platform Guests
11:00 a.m. – Ceremony

WHERE: Legislative Hall
Dover, DE

Broadcast on Facebook Live and Live Stream

PROGRAM: 10:30 a.m. – Prelude
Delaware National Guard

10:45a.m. – Introduction of The Platform Guests
Delaware State Police Bagpipes

11:00 a.m. – Greeting
Dr. Harry L. Williams – President, Delaware State University

“Ruffles and Flourishes”
287th Army Band, Delaware National Guard

“Stars and Stripes Forever”
CWO 3 Robert Stike, Commander

Nineteen Gun Salute
Delaware National Guard

Presentation of Colors
Delaware State Police Color Guard

National Anthem
Staff Sgt. Naomi D. Scott – 436th Maintenance Squadron, Dover AFB

Invocation
Rev. Elmer Neal Davis Jr.

Administration of Oath of Office to Lt. Governor Bethany A. Hall-Long
Justice James Vaughan – Delaware Supreme Court

Inaugural Address
The Honorable Bethany A. Hall-Long – Lieutenant Governor

“America the Beautiful”
Jack Hanson and Emily Rossi – Members of Delaware’s All State Choir

Administration of Oath of Office to Governor John C. Carney
Chief Justice Leo Strine – Delaware Supreme Court

Inaugural Address
The Honorable John C. Carney – Governor

“Our Delaware”
Alyssa P. Perez – Member of Delaware’s All State Choir

Benediction
Rabbi Michael Scott Beals

Retirement of Colors
Delaware State Police Color Guard

Postlude
287th Army Band, Delaware National Guard

Public Greeting

WHAT: Governor Carney and Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long will greet attendees in a receiving line following the ceremony.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Legislative Hall
Dover, DE

Inaugural Celebration
WHAT: Governor Carney will join guests at Dover Downs to celebrate the Inauguration. Prior registration was required for guests. Closed press.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Registered guests

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dover Downs
1131 N Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901


Lt. Governor’s Schedule for Monday, August 25, 2014

Greets Students for First Day of School at Wilmington Manor Elementary School
Delivers Remarks at American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Conference
Attends Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel

DOVER, Del.– On Monday, Lt. Governor Matt Denn greets Wilmington Manor Elementary School students for their first day of the 2014-15 school year. He will be joined by Principal Stacie Ruiz and Colonial School District Superintendent Dr. Dusty Blakey.

He will then offer welcoming remarks at the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Annual Conference. The event will be attended by more than 700 chief motor vehicle and law enforcement administrators from over 60 jurisdictions in the United States and Canada.

The Lt. Governor will then join Governor Markell in greeting the members of the Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel, chaired by Rich Heffron. The Lt. Governor will address the members of committee, formed by consolidating the Data Collection Committee and the Health Care Advisory Panel. The committee creation was a result of work done by the Workers’ Compensation Task Force, chaired by the Lt. Governor, as part of the effort to address the significant increases in workers compensation costs for Delaware businesses. The panel is tasked with implementing statutory changes that are expected to result in a rate reduction for employers purchasing workers compensation insurance.

Monday, August 25, 2014
8:00am – 8:20am Welcomes Students at Wilmington Manor Elementary School
200 East Roosevelt Avenue
New Castle

9:15am – 10:00am Remarks at AAMVA Conference
Dover Downs
Dover

4:00pm – 4:15pm Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel Meeting
Department of Labor
Fox Valley Annex
19 W. Lea Blvd
Wilmington