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In This Issue Compassionate Foundations BCS Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin discusses the Compassionate Schools Initiative. Pg. 3 The Buncombe County Schools Advantage Magazine is a publication of the BCS Communications Department. Donald Porter, Ed.D. Director of Communications Stacia Harris Assistant Director of Communications Bus Driver Pay Increases Ben Rickert Digital Communications and Marketing Specialist This year’s bus driver salary increases are a bold move to attract and retain drivers. Pg. 6 We are grateful for the support of administrators, students, and staff in the production of this issue. Why I Love My Education A student’s experience at the Nesbitt Discovery Academy. Pg. 9 Artwork and Design [email protected] #BCS Advertising [email protected] What’s happening around the Buncombe County School System. Pg. 25 On The Cover Clark the Super Kitty S.T.E.M. Education Meets the Real World. Read more ... Pg. 13 1 General Questions/Comments [email protected] Buncombe County Schools Advantage Magazine EF Pages LLC 404 W. Kennedale Pkwy Kennedale, Texas 76060 Ph: 214-728-8349 Fax: 817-330-0314 Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Levy • Director/Editor Kari Wenner • Lead Designer Amy Levy • Sales Managers Tagg Jacobson Scott Willms Cameron Keith