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CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br /> Resolution Honoring <br /> A. T. Allen Elementary School <br /> As a <br /> School of Excellence <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the State Board of Education developed the ABCs of Public Education, a <br />school-based accountability plan that has been in operation for three years; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, schools attaining specified levels of growth and performance standards are <br />eligible for incentive awards or other recognition for their achievement; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the highest level of recognition awarded for performance by the North <br />Carolina Department of Public Instruction is "School of Excellence"; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, a School of Excellence is a school that has at least 90 percent of its students <br />tested at or above grade level and has met or exceeded the expected growth standards established <br />by the State; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, fewer than 50 schools in the State of North Carolina achieved the School of <br />Excellence level of performance for the 1998-1999 school year; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, A. T. Allen Elementary School is one of only two schools in Cabarms <br />County achieving recognition as a School of Excellence for 1998-1999; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, a special celebration is planned at A. T. Allen Elementary School on <br />October 28, 1999, at which time local and State officials will recognize the school's <br />achievement. <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cabarrus County Board of <br />Commissioners does hereby commend A. T. Allen Elementary School on achieving the School <br />of Excellence level of performance and offers congratulations and best wishes to the students, <br />parents and staff who through hard work, dedication and cooperation were successful in <br />accomplishing this high level of achievement. <br /> <br />This the 18th day of October, 1999. <br /> <br />Ame L. Fennel, Vice Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br /> <br /> <br />