Making a Better School District
Addressing What Matters
David Williams' legislative recommendations have been a driving force in increasing student success. He knows how to make a difference in children's lives.
BSA Increase
Increased Funding
Attendance Strategy
Flexible Graduation
Technical Education
Family Empowerment
Scholarships (FES)
Transportation
Flexibility for Schools
VPK Programs
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Increase the Base Student Allocation (BSA) by at least 5%
- BSA percentage increase is currently less than 3.5% — not enough to keep pace.
- The BSA must reflect the actual increased costs of educating students, including innovative academic strategies, teacher recruitment and retention, insurance, and cybersecurity threats.
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Increase Funding for Allocations and Cost Factors
- Ensure the true cost of Transportation Services is provided.
- Fully fund the Safe Schools Allocation.
- Adjust the program cost for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) in the FEFP to align with actual costs.
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Implement an Enhanced Student Attendance Strategy
- Chronic absenteeism is a major obstacle to academic excellence.
- Allow districts to initiate chronic absenteeism strategies after the 5th unexcused absence rather than waiting for 10.
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Flexible Graduation Requirements for CTE Diploma Students
- Districts need flexibility for CTE Diploma students to replace Algebra I EOC and 10th-grade ELA EOC requirements with industry certifications or alternate tests.
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Dedicated Fund for Family Empowerment Scholarships (FES)
- Separating scholarship funding from traditional public school funding ensures transparency and accountability within the FEFP.
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Fully Fund VPK Programs in Public Schools
- 2,852 first graders in 2024–2025 did not participate in kindergarten.
- 38% of children in Escambia County do not have VPK experience.
- VPK programs in public schools must be fully funded to ensure equitable access to high-quality early learning.
District 3 Goals
Where David Focuses
Dr. David Williams knows how to make a difference in children's lives and provide them with the best opportunities for success.
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School Safety
One entry point, cameras, SROs and Guardians — every employee has a Centrix alert system.
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College & Career Readiness
College entry, military enlistment, and industry certifications are all pathways David supports equally.
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Closing the Achievement Gap
Targeted strategies to raise outcomes for African American students and other underserved populations.
By the Numbers
Escambia County School District
Grade B
County Grade (2nd Year in a Row)
34,000
Students in the District
89.5%
Graduation Rate (+5.3% increase)
69
Unique CAPE Career Academies
14 A's
Top School Grades
44/34/11%
White / Black / Hispanic Students
