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20 Feb, 2024
Together with Kai Kai Farms, we are working to solve common obstacles in our local food systems and ensure more families in Martin County have access to nutritious meals!
05 Dec, 2023
Featuring Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County. Published November 29, 2023. By Em m e R a u s Sr Writer & Editor - National Staff - National HQ - Boys & Girls Clubs of America
01 Sep, 2023
Martin County Business Development Board Investor Profile
12 Jun, 2023
HOBE SOUND—Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County (BGCMC) is proud to announce the hiring of Dr. John D. Millay—who served as Martin County School District’s first-ever appointed superintendent—as its senior vice president. “I’m thrilled to have such an accomplished organizational leader, administrator, innovator and game-changer join our team,” says Keith “Fletch” Fletcher, president and CEO of BGCMC. “I’ve had the privilege of working with superintendents across the country and can say unequivocally none blend strategic thought and meaningful action as effectively and naturally as Dr. Millay. The value he’ll deliver to our partnership with the school district and the expansion of our in-school mentorship program, AmeriCorps, will undoubtedly achieve new heights. “Most importantly,” added Fletcher, “he puts kids and families first—always! And that’s the most essential quality this organization looks for in a leader.” Dr. Millay will handle direct day-to-day supervision of key departments in the nonprofit, including finance, compliance, benefits administration and safety and security for each of the five clubs. He’ll also manage BGCMC’s academic initiatives, school-based partnerships and mentorship program AmeriCorps and play a pivotal role in overseeing ongoing construction of the Stuart flagship club. “I am beyond excited to serve the students and families throughout all of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County,” says Dr. Millay. “As president and CEO, Keith Fletcher—under the guidance of a visionary leaders on the board of directors—has assembled a talented team of student-focused staff that I look forward to working with.” Appointed to helm the Martin County School District in September 2020, Dr. Millay prioritized building relationships and adjusting practices to meet the needs of our diverse community while maintaining a strong, fiscally sound budget. Academic improvement has been centerstage with an intense focus of improving the district’s reading, math and Career Technical Education/Vocational programs. During his tenure the district has implemented more than $100 million dollars in construction projects as well as adding the infrastructure to make the school district one of the safest in the country. Most recently, Dr. Millay helped pass a new millage rate that will generate more than $50 million dollars in the coming four years to enhance staff salary, recruitment and retention needs. The district was recently named the 2022-2023 Cambridge International District of the Year within the Small District Programs. Prior to his arrival in Martin County, Dr. Millay—also a proud father of three adult children—enjoyed a 27-year career serving children and public schools in Kentucky, including 14 years as a high-performing superintendent. During his time in Kentucky, Dr. Millay taught graduate level coursework as an adjunct professor for both Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville, and also served the Kentucky Department of Education as a mentor for new superintendents. Under his leadership, the Meade County School District earned the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2019 Best Practices Awards for its professional development and special education models. Dr. Millay was also named the recipient of the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2019 Innovation and Excellence in Educational Leadership Award for his leadership in promoting career pathway models and business/industry partnerships.
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