The Hall County School District’s (HCSD) Deputy Supt. for Teaching and Learning, Kevin Bales, plans to retire effective May 30. Bales shared the news with the Teaching and Learning Department in a brief meeting, followed by an email to all principals in the district regarding his decision:
“It is time, and I am both happy and humbled about my decision. It has been an absolute
pleasure to serve with my colleagues. Having been a principal, I hold so much respect for the
work that you continue to do each and every day. I want to thank all of you for your trust. You
worked with me. Many of you took my counsel and valued my thoughts. Even more of you
allowed me to push towards a higher achievement standard with data in hand. Thank you for
both your patience and your support. I still have lots of work to do over the next couple of
months. Moving forward, I pledge to pray for you often and ask that you keep students and
student achievement at the forefront of your work.”
Bales has served in education 32 years – 30 with the HCSD.
“Kevin Bales cannot be replaced,” said Supt. Will Schofield. “He has served this
community for three decades with loyalty, consistently advocating on behalf of our boys and
girls. As my friend, I wish him the best in this new chapter of his life.”
