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Governor Carney’s Week: February 24 – March 2, 2018


Saturday, February 24 – Monday, February 26

2018 National Governor’s Association (NGA) Winter Meeting

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the NGA Winter Meeting in Washington D.C.

WHO: Governor John Carney
National Governor’s Association

WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018 – Monday, February 26, 2018

WHERE: Washington, DC 20001

 

I Love Smyrna School District Day

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the I Love Smyrna School District Day event in Smyrna, DE.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Michael Scuse, Secretary, Delaware Department of Agriculture
Senator Bruce C. Ennis
Representative William Carson
Representative Charles Trey Paradee
Representative Jeffrey Spiegelman
Elected officials
Patrik Williams, Superintendent, Smyrna School District
Smyrna School District administrators, staff and students
Community members

WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018
2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Smyrna High School, Gymnasium
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977

 

Monday, February 26

Meeting with President Donald Trump

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet with President Donald Trump and other U.S. Governors. This meeting is part of the 2018 National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington D.C.

WHO: Governor John Carney
President Donald Trump
U.S. Governors

WHEN: Monday, February 26, 2018
7:30 a.m.

 

Tuesday, February 27

HIGHLIGHTING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will 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

MEDIA: Please RSVP to Jessica Borcky (Jessica.Borcky@delaware.gov) if you plan to attend.

 

INVESTING IN EDUCATORS

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a 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

MEDIA: Please RSVP to Jessica Borcky (Jessica.Borcky@delaware.gov) if you plan to attend.

 

Proclamation Signing – 2018 Construction Week

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the week of February 26 – March 2, 2018 as Construction Week.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Contractors Association

WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Carvel State Building, 12th Floor
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19081

 

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

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will 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 Closets 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

MEDIA: Please RSVP to Jessica Borcky (Jessica.Borcky@delaware.gov) if you plan to attend.

 

HIGHLIGHTING MATH COACHES

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet 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

MEDIA: Please RSVP to Jessica Borcky (Jessica.Borcky@delaware.gov) if you plan to attend.

 

HIGHLIGHTING EARLY EDUCATION AND STARS PROGRAM

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will visit two 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

 

Thursday, March 1

Governor Carney to Address the Chief School Officers Association

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will deliver remarks at the Chief School Officers Association Retreat in Rehoboth.

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2018
10:00 a.m.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Chief School Officers Association

WHERE: Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
2 Olive Avenue & The Boardwalk
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

 

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Legislative Luncheon

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Legislative Luncheon. The Luncheon serves as a forum for chamber members to meet with area legislators and have an open dialogue on business issues.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the General Assembly
Members of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2018
11:45 a.m.

WHERE: Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Rollins Center
1131 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Proclamation Signing – Irish Heritage Month

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the month of March as Irish Heritage month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Irish Society of Delmarva

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2018
12:45 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office, 2nd Floor
Tatnall Building
150 Martin Luther King Boulevard, South
Dover, DE 19901

 

Proclamation Signing – Social Work Month

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the month of March as Social Work month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
National Association of Social Workers, Delaware Chapter

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2018
2:15 p.m.

WHERE: Wilmington Public Library
10 E. 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Friday, March 2

Ceremonial Groundbreaking – Adesis, Inc.

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Adesis expansion ceremony in celebration of the ceremonial groundbreaking for their state-of-the-art laboratories.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Elected officials
Adesis representatives

WHEN: Friday, March 2, 2018
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Adesis Inc.
27 McCullough Drive
New Castle DE, 19720

 

Delaware ProStart Student Invitational

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will attend Delaware ProStart’s Student Invitational in Wilmington. At the event students from Delaware high schools will compete in hospitality management and culinary competitions with the goal of advancing to the ProStart National Invitational.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Delaware ProStart National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Delaware high school students

WHEN: Friday, March 2, 2018
3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

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