School District officials want to give community members the opportunity to visit schools, walk through classrooms, and meet teachers, students, and staff, during a series of three guided tours of schools, beginning in December 2007. "We wanted to find a way to make our community members feel welcome to come in and take a look around. We want to give them the chance to see for themselves what takes place in our schools every day," said Superintendent La Cava. "The majority of our schools achieved a grade of "A" or "B" under Florida's A+ Plan last year. That takes hard work and dedication as well as a strong commitment to ensure that meaningful learning takes place every day for all students. We want our community to see that," added School Board Chairman, Carol Johnson. The district plans to provide transportation and invites all interested community members to pack a lunch and meet at Indian River Mall where a school bus will be waiting.

Tours are planned for the following dates:

December 12, 2007, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - Board the bus at Indian River Mall, Macy's east parking lot.

9:20 a.m. - Arrive at Thompson Magnet School for tour

10:10 a.m. - Depart Thompson Magnet School

10:30 a.m. - Arrive at Citrus Elementary for tour

11:20 a.m. - Depart Citrus Elementary

11:30 a.m. - Arrive at Oslo Middle School for tour and lunch

12:45 p.m. - Depart Oslo Middle School

1:00 p.m. - Arrive at Indian River Mall, conclude tour

April 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - Board the bus at Indian River Mall, Macy's east parking lot.

9:20 a.m. - Arrive at Treasure Coast Elementary School for tour

10:10 a.m. - Depart Treasure Coast Elementary School

10:30 a.m. - Arrive at Sebastian River High School for tour

11:20 a.m. - Depart Sebastian River High School

11:30 a.m. - Arrive at Sebastian River Middle School for tour and lunch

12:45 p.m. - Depart Sebastian River Middle School

1:00 p.m. - Arrive at Indian River Mall, conclude tour

April 30, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - Board the bus at Indian River Mall, Macy's east parking lot.

9:20 a.m. - Arrive at Dodgertown Elementary School for tour

10:10 a.m. - Depart Dodgertown Elementary School

10:30 a.m. - Arrive at Gifford Middle School for tour

11:20 a.m. - Depart Gifford Middle School

11:30 a.m. - Arrive at Alternative & Adult Education Center for tour and lunch

12:45 p.m. - Depart Alternative & Adult Education Center

1:00 p.m. - Arrive at Indian River Mall, conclude tour