Bill > SR449

This resolution congratulates Dr. Terry O. Oatts upon his retirement after 31 years of service in public education, with his most recent role as Superintendent of Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) from 2018 to 2025. The resolution highlights Dr. Oatts' significant achievements, including implementing extensive school safety measures like safety vestibules, controlled access, and weapons detection systems, and improving educational outcomes such as raising graduation rates to 88.75%, increasing Advanced Placement (AP) achievements, and enhancing career pathway programs. Additionally, the resolution commends Dr. Oatts for his leadership during challenging times, such as managing the COVID-19 pandemic and responding to the BioLab Fire crisis by coordinating evacuation efforts and maintaining communication with intergovernmental partners. He also facilitated community resources like establishing a Georgia Military College satellite campus and partnering with mobile healthcare providers. The resolution celebrates Dr. Oatts' comprehensive career spanning multiple counties and educational roles, from teacher-assistant to superintendent, and wishes him well in his retirement.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71597