Oct 29, 2015: Jackson free Press: National Report Card: State Still Below Proficient
Dr. John Kelly, chairman of the Mississippi Board of Education, said that we are living in a different era for education in the state.
Dr. John Kelly, chairman of the Mississippi Board of Education, said that we are living in a different era for education in the state.
"Public education is in a marathon in the state of Mississippi. It's not a sprint. Marathons are not won overnight. They take time, but we will get there." --John Kelly 10.29.15
July 8, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Ed board recommends takeover of Tunica school district
Board Education Chair John Kelly said the board had no choice. "Like the board attorney said, these kids were failed in a huge way," Kelly said. "There was a preponderance of evidence. It was piled up."
Board Education Chair John Kelly said the board had no choice. "Like the board attorney said, these kids were failed in a huge way," Kelly said. "There was a preponderance of evidence. It was piled up."
Apr 16, 2015: MAE: Testing contract goes to Questar for $122M
Board Chairman John Kelly dismissed claims of secrecy during the board's monthly meeting Thursday at MDE's central office. "From the very beginning, we've attempted to be very transparent about it," Kelly said. "We followed all the state policies."
Board Chairman John Kelly dismissed claims of secrecy during the board's monthly meeting Thursday at MDE's central office. "From the very beginning, we've attempted to be very transparent about it," Kelly said. "We followed all the state policies."
Mar 31, 2015: Sun Herald: Mississippi's aquarium Gulfport solidifies plans for regional tourist attraction downtown
The city took out a short-term loan to buy the property, intending to repay it with ticket sales and possibly other aquarium proceeds. Chief Administrative Officer John Kelly said only interest on the loan would be paid until the aquarium is built, hopefully in three to four years.
The city took out a short-term loan to buy the property, intending to repay it with ticket sales and possibly other aquarium proceeds. Chief Administrative Officer John Kelly said only interest on the loan would be paid until the aquarium is built, hopefully in three to four years.
June 26, 2012: Youtube: Dr. John Kelly
Dr. John Kelly discusses Hurricane Katrina at Ghosts of Katrina Conference at the University of Southern Mississippi on the Gulf Coast.
Dr. John Kelly discusses Hurricane Katrina at Ghosts of Katrina Conference at the University of Southern Mississippi on the Gulf Coast.
John R. Kelly is a native of Utica, Miss., and has lived on the Coast for more than 40 years. Appointed by Mayor Warr, Kelly has served as Gulfport’s chief administrative officer since January 2007 with three mayors and was asked to continue serving by former mayor George Schloegel. When mayor Billy Hewes III was elected in June 2013, Kelly was once again asked to serve. Kelly is a 1970 graduate of Alcorn State University. He also earned a master’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and a doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Prior to becoming Gulfport’s CAO, he served as the city’s municipal court administrator for a short period