
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, June 12, 1994                   TAG: 9406140074
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B-3   EDITION: METRO 
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WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT BAYES WILSON

We would not be where we are in our schools today without him. . . . I like his management style, his willingness to confer with parents and others on issues that affect them. His knowledge of school finances is unsurpassed. He is the type of person who could be the chief executive officer for almost any company in the Roanoke Valley. - Frank Thomas Chairman Roanoke County School Board

He is a giant of a man, but he works in a quiet manner that people don't notice. He has made his mark, but it has been done so quietly that no monuments of him will be built. He has managed the schools during tough economic times. Many people don't realize what he has done. - Bob Johnson Roanoke County Supervisor

He is the quintessential superintendent. Everyone [in educational circles] in the state knows him and seeks his opinion on issues sometimes. His opinion carries weight. He is willing to share his advice. Being a superintendent can be a lonely job sometimes, and it is good to have someone like Bayes to talk with. - Wayne Tripp Salem school superintendent

He has been extremely supportive of me and has offered to help in any way he could. He has reached out and called me, and we have talked about issues. Anyone who has been a superintendent for 14 years has much to offer. I'm going to miss him. - Wayne Harris Roanoke school superintendent

The thing that I like most about him is that he is thoroughly professional. He treats people with respect. He has regularly met with [the top administrative staff] and asked them how they were doing and what he could do to help them. - Deanna Gordon Roanoke County superintendent-elect

He has always had an open-door policy to teachers and others who have had concerns. He made you feel welcome. . . . Teachers have been extremely pleased with him. - Debbie McClure Past president Roanoke County Education Association

I have been impressed with his accessibility and his effort to get parents involved. You could always get through to him. He returned phone calls. He has regularly attended the County Council of PTAs meetings. I have been impressed that he could get things done without a lot of fuss and fanfare. - Evelyn Ball Outgoing president PTA council

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