Mar 20, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi ends testing requirement for diploma
"This option gives students another way to demonstrate that they have mastered their coursework without making the requirements for graduation contingent upon the outcome of any one particular test," said John R. Kelly, Board chairman, in a press release. "This policy also preserves the ability of districts and schools to continue using SATP end-of-course test results to measure how well students are learning."
"This option gives students another way to demonstrate that they have mastered their coursework without making the requirements for graduation contingent upon the outcome of any one particular test," said John R. Kelly, Board chairman, in a press release. "This policy also preserves the ability of districts and schools to continue using SATP end-of-course test results to measure how well students are learning."
Jan 16, 2015: NewsMs: Board of Education Drops Group Providing Common Core Test
“The new RFP process will give the state the opportunity to seek competitive, multi-year bids,” said Dr. John R. Kelly, chairman of the Board of Education. “Our exit from PARCC will help ensure the process is open and transparent. Any assessment vendor may submit a bid for the contract provided they meet the RFP requirements and their assessment measures what students are learning in our classrooms.
“The new RFP process will give the state the opportunity to seek competitive, multi-year bids,” said Dr. John R. Kelly, chairman of the Board of Education. “Our exit from PARCC will help ensure the process is open and transparent. Any assessment vendor may submit a bid for the contract provided they meet the RFP requirements and their assessment measures what students are learning in our classrooms.
Dec 24, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: DOH REPORT: Mississippi Board of Educations "Strategic Plan" Not Strategy but Self Affirmation
Mississippi Board of Education chairman Dr. John R. Kelly unveiled the board's five-year Strategic Plan for 2016-2020, which "sets the roadmap for changing the trajectory of public education in Mississippi."
Mississippi Board of Education chairman Dr. John R. Kelly unveiled the board's five-year Strategic Plan for 2016-2020, which "sets the roadmap for changing the trajectory of public education in Mississippi."
Sept 8, 2014: Mississippi Business Journal: John Kelly, Richard Morrison appointed to Mississippi Board of Education
The Mississippi Board of Education has appointed Dr. John R. Kelly to serve as board chairman for a two-year term. Kelly, who since 2007 has served as Gulfport’s chief administrative officer, previously served as the board’s vice chair. Former Gov. Haley Barbour appointed Kelly to the Board of Education in 2011.
The Mississippi Board of Education has appointed Dr. John R. Kelly to serve as board chairman for a two-year term. Kelly, who since 2007 has served as Gulfport’s chief administrative officer, previously served as the board’s vice chair. Former Gov. Haley Barbour appointed Kelly to the Board of Education in 2011.
July 26, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: John R. Kelly has begun a two-year term as chairman of the Mississippi Board of Education.
John R. Kelly has begun a two-year term as chairman of the state Board of Education. Since 2007, Kelly has served as Gulfport's chief administrative officer. He was appointed to the board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2011.
John R. Kelly has begun a two-year term as chairman of the state Board of Education. Since 2007, Kelly has served as Gulfport's chief administrative officer. He was appointed to the board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2011.
Apr 1, 2014: WXXV: Two Gulf Coast Casinos Miss Major Financial Deadlines
Dr. John R. Kelly, the Chief Administrative Officer for Gulfport, says, "The funding was in place. They went back to another person to finance the project. That person has agreed to finance the project. We're hearing they were not able to execute the paper work in a timely manner."
Dr. John R. Kelly, the Chief Administrative Officer for Gulfport, says, "The funding was in place. They went back to another person to finance the project. That person has agreed to finance the project. We're hearing they were not able to execute the paper work in a timely manner."
Aug 18, 2011: The Gazette at South Mississippi: Kelly appointed to Mississippi Board of Education
Gulfport’s Chief of Administration Officer was appointed recently by Governor Haley Barbour to the Mississippi State Board of Education. Although he must still be confirmed by the State Senate, his term began on July 1st, 2011, and runs through June 30, 2020.
Gulfport’s Chief of Administration Officer was appointed recently by Governor Haley Barbour to the Mississippi State Board of Education. Although he must still be confirmed by the State Senate, his term began on July 1st, 2011, and runs through June 30, 2020.
June 15, 2011: Y'all Politics: Barbour appoints John R. Kelly to the Mississippi State Board of Education
Gov. Haley Barbour today announced the appointment of John R. Kelly to the Mississippi State Board of Education. Kelly’s term begins July 1, and he must be confirmed by the State Senate. The term expires June 30, 2020.
Gov. Haley Barbour today announced the appointment of John R. Kelly to the Mississippi State Board of Education. Kelly’s term begins July 1, and he must be confirmed by the State Senate. The term expires June 30, 2020.
Jan 26, 2007: WLOX: Dr. John Kelly Named Gulfport's New CAO
Dr. John R. Kelly has been appointed Gulfport's new Chief Administrative Officer. Mayor Brent Warr made the announcement Friday. Kelly will replace current CAO David Nichols.
Dr. John R. Kelly has been appointed Gulfport's new Chief Administrative Officer. Mayor Brent Warr made the announcement Friday. Kelly will replace current CAO David Nichols.
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.
Dr. Kelly spent most of his career in federal service. During his time with the federal government, he worked as regional director for Community and Family Support with Navy Region Southeast in Jacksonville, Fla. As regional director, he directed the operation of a multi-faceted family support program that encompassed mental health counseling, skills for living training, family advocacy and funeral honors details for service members and their families at 11 Naval installations around the southeastern United States, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Kelly spent 10 years of his career with the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service, Mississippi State University where he worked first as an Urban 4-H Youth Agent and later as a marine resource specialist. For 24 years he worked as an adjunct professor at the University Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus, where he taught courses in sociology, social psychology and adult education.
Immediately after retirement from federal service he managed his own consulting firm, Resources Management Inc. Resources Management is a research, training and development firm that worked with both the public and private sectors. During his career, Kelly testified before 11 U. S. House and Senate committees and subcommittees, representing the U.S. Navy and the ACS (American Cancer Society). While with the ACS, he worked with Senate leaders to bring the heads of tobacco companies before a Senate subcommittee, resulting in the passage of stiffer advertising guidelines and higher taxes on cigarettes. He also helped launch a $12 million advertising campaign. In 2007, he was honored by the Jamaican government for his international efforts to expand the cancer fight. In addition, he was honored by former President Bill Clinton and George H. Bush for his work in cancer control.
Kelly has a long history of community and social involvement. He served as chairman of the National Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society from 1999-2001. He is a former president and chief volunteer officer for South Mississippi’s United Way. In 2011, he was appointed by Mississippi's Governor Haley Barbour to the MS State Board of Education. In addition, he has also served as president of the Board of Gulfport Job Corps Center. From 2000-2004 he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Gulf Coast Medical Center. Dr Kelly served four years as a national officer (regional vice-president) of his fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha. He is currently servicing as Sire Archon of his local Boule of Sigma Pi Phi. Last year he was named a trustee for Leadership Gulf Coast. He is a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where he serves as chairman of the Board of Deacons and the church’s Rebuilding Committee. The church, which was virtually destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, recently moved into its new $3 million facility.
Dr. Kelly spent most of his career in federal service. During his time with the federal government, he worked as regional director for Community and Family Support with Navy Region Southeast in Jacksonville, Fla. As regional director, he directed the operation of a multi-faceted family support program that encompassed mental health counseling, skills for living training, family advocacy and funeral honors details for service members and their families at 11 Naval installations around the southeastern United States, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Kelly spent 10 years of his career with the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service, Mississippi State University where he worked first as an Urban 4-H Youth Agent and later as a marine resource specialist. For 24 years he worked as an adjunct professor at the University Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus, where he taught courses in sociology, social psychology and adult education.
Immediately after retirement from federal service he managed his own consulting firm, Resources Management Inc. Resources Management is a research, training and development firm that worked with both the public and private sectors. During his career, Kelly testified before 11 U. S. House and Senate committees and subcommittees, representing the U.S. Navy and the ACS (American Cancer Society). While with the ACS, he worked with Senate leaders to bring the heads of tobacco companies before a Senate subcommittee, resulting in the passage of stiffer advertising guidelines and higher taxes on cigarettes. He also helped launch a $12 million advertising campaign. In 2007, he was honored by the Jamaican government for his international efforts to expand the cancer fight. In addition, he was honored by former President Bill Clinton and George H. Bush for his work in cancer control.
Kelly has a long history of community and social involvement. He served as chairman of the National Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society from 1999-2001. He is a former president and chief volunteer officer for South Mississippi’s United Way. In 2011, he was appointed by Mississippi's Governor Haley Barbour to the MS State Board of Education. In addition, he has also served as president of the Board of Gulfport Job Corps Center. From 2000-2004 he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for Gulf Coast Medical Center. Dr Kelly served four years as a national officer (regional vice-president) of his fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha. He is currently servicing as Sire Archon of his local Boule of Sigma Pi Phi. Last year he was named a trustee for Leadership Gulf Coast. He is a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where he serves as chairman of the Board of Deacons and the church’s Rebuilding Committee. The church, which was virtually destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, recently moved into its new $3 million facility.