Across the area Oct 29, 2009
The Aiken County Board of Education met Tuesday night, but did not make a decision on the employment of Tammy Joy Key, said Cecelia Davidson, associate superintendent for administration. The board has the authority to suspend a teacher's pay, but the school system does not, Dr. Davidson said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Parents speak on banquets Oct 28, 2009
Two parents on Monday came before the Caswell County Board of Education to voice their opposition to individual sports teams not being allowed to hold separate fall banquets. Patty Thompson, of Burlington, was first to the podium. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Hancock Property Owners Fight Proposed Tax Hike Oct 28, 2009
The Hancock County Board of Education will meet this Wednesday at 6 p.m. to decide on the millage rate. The board will meet at Hancock Central High School in Sparta. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Educators cite race in schools lawsuit Oct 27, 2009
Two black male educators have jointly sued the Richmond County Board of Education, alleging their job assignments have been based on racial grounds instead of skill and experience. Hartley Gibbons Jr. and Rickey A. Lumpkin filed suit in U.S. District Court on Oct. 19 seeking compensatory and punitive damages. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Butler resigning from council, not politics Oct 26, 2009
At 17, he announced his run for Aiken County Board of Education. "I was able to verbalize that it wasn't all bad, but I also felt there was some wrongs that needed to be righted as a student in the system," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tarver worries about MCG Oct 25, 2009
HOBGOBBLINS: And when it comes to athletic equipment and uniforms, two members of the Richmond County Board of Education are also stuck in Groundhog Day. Frank Dolan and Alex Howard continued the questioning Tuesday of Athletic Director George Bailey that began the week before. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Funeral set for longtime board member Oct 23, 2009
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Funeral services for Mr. Henry Spears, a longtime member of the Montgomery County Board of Education, are being announced ... Mr. Spears also distinguished himself by being the first African-American to chair the Montgomery County Board of Education, and was a Masters Honor Roll member of the Alabama Association of School Boards' Academy (AASB), vice president of the Steering Committee of the Council of Urban Boards of Education, and as district director and board member... (WSJA.com, AL)
HIPPY catches on Oct 22, 2009
Additional funding is made available through the Federal programs coordinator through Escambia County Board of Education, Rose said. The next meeting of the group will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Center, Rose said. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Board matches early retirement notice incentive Oct 22, 2009
KEYSER In the hopes of keeping the number of RIF'd (Reduction In Force) employees at a minimum each year, the Mineral County Board of Education voted Tuesday to match the state board's $500 incentive for early notification of retirement ... Now, the Mineral County Board of Education will match that with an additional $500 as an added incentive. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Commissioners looking for rapprochement from school board (2) Oct 22, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:21 AM EDT Following the dismissal by the Beaufort County Board of Education of a lawsuit against the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners earlier this month, the lawyer for the county commissioners said Monday night that the commissioners are trying to seek peace in the valley and would not pursue a refund of some $412,000 it paid the school board even though the county is entitled to do so. But, the county commissioners are looking for some sign... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Grasmick: Arts school Md.'s 'most unique' Oct 22, 2009
Washington County Board of Education President Wayne D. Ridenour said it was a leap of faith for students to leave their regular high schools and attend the new arts school. Youve invested in your futures, Washington County Public Schools Superintendent Elizabeth Morgan said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Charter schools face more suits Oct 22, 2009
This week, the DeKalb County Board of Education also announced its decision to join Gwinnett's lawsuit. The Bulloch and Candler school districts filed a similar suit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bedden awarded bonus of $15,000 Oct 21, 2009
The Richmond County Board of Education will award Superintendent Dana Bedden $15,000 this year for meeting all of his contract's performance incentives, the board announced at its Tuesday meeting. Dr. Bedden said he plans to give some of the money to a charitable organization but has not decided which one. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Perry High's Brown Named First Veterans High Principal Oct 21, 2009
The Houston County Board of Education named the first principal of the new Veterans High School Tuesday ... According the Houston County Board of Education website, Brown graduated from Perry High School in 1989. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Board of Ed. discusses policy changes Oct 21, 2009
Future capital projects and changes to several policies were up for discussion during a work session meeting of the Caswell County Board of Education on Monday ... Future capital projects and changes to several policies were up for discussion during a work session meeting of the Caswell County Board of Education on Monday. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Votes for Richmond County races trickle in Oct 19, 2009
The ballot includes three contested Augusta Commission races in Districts 1, 3 and 5 and a special election for the District 5 Richmond County Board of Education seat ... RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 5: Three candidates are running for the seat vacated by the death of Joe Scott, including Mr. Scott's widow, Patsy, and Aishia Leverett and James Williams Jr.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bill Lockett Oct 19, 2009
Mr. Lockett was twice elected president of the Richmond County Board of Education oversight committee for spending sales tax revenues for nonbuilding projects. The committee was made up of people of various races and from different walks of life, and it was constantly praised for being the best in the system, he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Choose the future: Choose Leverett Oct 18, 2009
Joe Scott's widow, Patsy, is a sentimental choice to replace him on the Richmond County Board of Education Nov. 3. And she's a lovely lady. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Regency Mall tale proves taxing for candidate Oct 18, 2009
SCHOOL BOARD COVER-UP: Baggy pants were on the agenda at a Richmond County Board of Education committee meeting last week. Of course, they didn't call it that. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Meet the candidates Oct 18, 2009
With a little less than two weeks of campaigning left and turnout low so far, candidates for the Augusta Commission and the Richmond County Board of Education know the importance of getting their supporters to the polls. No one is more keenly aware of this than Bobby Hankerson, who lost a commission seat in 2005 when Calvin Holland defeated him by 11 votes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Parents speak out against cellphone tower Oct 15, 2009
Rick Welkis, parent of a child at Eastvalley Elementary School, has filed a lawsuit against the Cobb County Board of Education, seeking to stop the T-Mobile tower. Welkis said after the meeting that he believes such towers emit low-level radiation, and he's concerned about health effects on the children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Don't let decorum sag Oct 15, 2009
Howard, thankfully, is a member of the Richmond County Board of Education. And when he felt compelled to shepherd his family early out of a recent football game, he knew he'd had enough. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Editorial: Clarke BOE naming policy slightly improved Oct 14, 2009
A narrow 5-4 Thursday vote by the Clarke County Board of Education did leave the school board's policy for naming school district facilities somewhat improved, but some problems remain with the policy. The new policy does spell out the criteria under which someone's name can be considered for placement on a school district facility, or areas within a facility - such as stadiums, media centers or classrooms - requiring that potential honorees, who may be living or dead, "have made significant... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cuts may hit Henry teachers Oct 13, 2009
We re kind of in the dark, said Ray Hudalla, chair of the Henry County Board of Education. The biggest question is whether the governor will pass along any more furlough days for the second half of this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Best from Sunday Oct 12, 2009
Its reluctance was understandable, so give the Clarke County Board of Education credit for nonetheless voting in favor of submitting a petition to the state school board seeking charter status for the new Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School. A brief item in Friday's Banner-Herald carried the troubling news. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Editorial: Charter school vote shouldn't worry parents Oct 11, 2009
Its reluctance was understandable, so give the Clarke County Board of Education credit for nonetheless voting in favor of submitting a petition to the state school board seeking charter status for the new Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School. As Clarke board member Ovita Thornton noted at the Thursday meeting where she and her colleagues gave unanimous approval to the charter petition, her vote - and, presumably, the votes of at least some other board members - came despite some concern that... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Leverett says she can offer new thinking Oct 11, 2009
Aishia Leverett is looking to bring a fresh perspective to the Richmond County Board of Education. Despite being the youngest of the three candidates vying for the open District 5 seat, Ms. Leverett, 32, said she feels she has a wealth of experience involving schools and would work hard not only to represent her generation but also to listen to others. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Aitken, Bowles lead fundraising Oct 10, 2009
Because the race to fill the late Joe Scott's Richmond County Board of Education seat is a special election, disclosure reports aren't due until Oct. 26. Listed contributions of $101 or more include. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tricky to figure how many Cobb jobs created Oct 10, 2009
That doesn t make a lot of sense for us, Cobb County Board of Education Chairman John Abraham said. Tom Gavin, a spokesman for the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, said the federal government has provided guidance, pointing to information on the U.S. Department of Education Web site. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Commissioners lawyer: Drop the lawsuit Oct 10, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 3, 2009 2:19 AM EDT The lawyer for the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners said Thursday that its time for the county Board of Education to give up on its lawsuit against the county because continued legal action is a waste of taxpayers money at a time when neither board has money to spare ... The county Board of Commissioners regrets the expense that the Beaufort County Board of Education and the North Carolina School Boards Association are going to put the... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Are conflict of interest regulations regarding elections actually legal? For instance, can a school district bar a school teacher from running and serving on a school board? Can Imperial Irrigation District employees be barred from simultaneously serving on the IID board, a la Rudy Maldonado? Can municipalities place restrictions on who can run for office under the state and federal constitutions? — Wanting to Know El Centro'>Is there a conflict of interest when running for the board of an agency you already work for? Oct 10, 2009
mrknowitall wrote on Oct 9, 2009 5:53 AM:" Unfortunately, Garber has no idea what he is talking about. Government Code 1090 is the conflict of interest code and you CAN'T run for school board if you work for the District you are running for. Also, school employees cannot run for the county board of education. There also several Attorney General Opinions on this....it took me two minutes to find it all via Google.Probe should know this since the state law was changed in the late 80's due to a... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Search attracts 20-plus hopefuls (4) Oct 9, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 2:21 AM EDT The Beaufort County Board of Education has received more than 20 applications for the position of superintendent of Beaufort County Schools, the consultant leading the search said in an e-mail sent late Monday to the Washington Daily News. The application deadline was Tuesday. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Board OKs Eastern Primary construction Oct 8, 2009
HAGERSTOWN A group of parents with children in Washington County Public Schools say they will appeal the Washington County Board of Educations decision Tuesday to approve the construction of Eastern Primary School on the east end of Hagerstown ... Washington County Board of Education President Wayne Ridenour, left, and Superintendent of Public Schools Elizabeth Morgan, right, listen to comments from the public Tuesday afternoon prior to a Washington County Board of Education vote on the... (The Herald-Mail Online)
North High band director loses job Oct 8, 2009
During its Tuesday meeting, the Washington County Board of Education officially agreed to separate Karacz from service. Donna Newcomer, executive director of human resources for Washington County Public Schools, said she couldnt disclose whether Karacz was fired or chose to resign because the matter was a personnel issue. (The Herald-Mail Online)
County: Remove petition (11) Oct 8, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 2:21 AM EDT Three Beaufort County leaders Tuesday had a message for the Beaufort County Board of Education drop its petition now before the N.C. Supreme Court during the next 30 days. If not, then risk not only losing good will with the county Board of Commissioners but more than $400,000 in funds the county has already paid to the schools as a result of the lawsuit between the two boards. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Drivers stop for InternationalWalk to School Day Oct 8, 2009
And tonight, the Clarke County Board of Education plans to approve a seven-school Safe Routes to School plan that asks the Athens-Clarke government for more crosswalks and signs, caution lights and sidewalks. The county received $110,000 from the state Department of Education to fund part of one project envisioned in the school district plan - improving the Five Points intersection to benefit Barrow Elementary School students. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Board of Educations views Holladay property Oct 7, 2009
The Benton County Board of Education met on Monday night at Camden Central High School with 12 members present. After approval of the agenda the minutes from September were approved. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Committee endorses commission candidates Oct 7, 2009
In the end, with 72 members voting, the committee endorsed Aishia Leverett for Richmond County Board of Education District 5, Matt Aitken for commission District 1, Mr. Bowles for commission District 3 and former Commissioner Bobby Hankerson for commission District 5 ... - Aishia Leverett, Richmond County Board of Education District 5. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Governor rewards Oglethorpefor boosting SAT scores Oct 7, 2009
The governor's award was a welcome morale boost for a rural school system not always recognized for its academic achievements, said Jeff Paul, vice chairman of the Oglethorpe County Board of Education. "It's a point of pride for every student, every faculty member, every principal out here in the whole county," Paul said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cuts will now give teachers time off Oct 6, 2009
The Richmond County Board of Education unanimously agreed Monday to provide teachers and counselors days off to compensate for state-mandated pay cuts. Previously, county teachers' pay had been cut the equivalent of five furlough days, but they were only allowed to leave 15 minutes early each day. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Editorial: Clarke school board should tweak naming policy Oct 6, 2009
As the Clarke County Board of Education gets set to consider naming two Clarke County School District buildings for two former administrators, there are at least a couple of reasons to quarrel with the board's naming policy. It's also worth suggesting that with its current naming policy, the school board might be missing an opportunity to help improve some, if not all, of the county's schools. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Early voting in Richmond County begins today Oct 5, 2009
Three Augusta Commission seats and a Richmond County Board of Education seat are up for grabs. The deadline to register to vote also is today. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Patsy Scott must be on school board Oct 5, 2009
The Richmond County Board of Education needs Patsy ... My only choice for District 5 Richmond County Board of Education member is Patsy Scott: my friend, my colleague, my rock. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Clarke BOE approves charter school board Oct 3, 2009
com The Clarke County Board of Education on Thursday approved the appointment of eight local business leaders and three parents to the governing board of the new Athens Community Career Academy ... The Clarke County Board of Education on Thursday approved the appointment of eight local business leaders and three parents to the governing board of the new Athens Community Career Academy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Survivor profile: Linda Groom Oct 2, 2009
OCCUPATION: Retired from the Columbia County Board of Education. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: Oct. 19, 2008; lumpectomy, chemotherapy, MammoSite radiation, Femara. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Schools helping plug budget hole (251) Oct 2, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 1, 2009 2:21 AM EDT The Beaufort County Board of Education voted Wednesday night to return $246,000 in funds to Beaufort County to help the county plug a $308,837 shortfall in its 2009-2010 fiscal-year budget ... A multi-year agreement obligates the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners and the Beaufort County Board of Education to revisit the most recent local appropriations to the school system in the event the state holds back money designated for public... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Two new Maryland laws target driving safety Oct 2, 2009
This law increases the annual salary of the Washington County Board of Education by $600 per board member. The board president will receive an annual salary of $6,200. (The Herald-Mail Online)
School board asks court to reconsider ruling Sep 30, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:20 AM EDT In what its lawyers acknowledge is a long shot, the Beaufort County Board of Education will ask the N.C. Supreme Court to reconsider its Aug. 28 ruling regarding a lawsuit the board filed against the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners. That ruling reversed a decision by the N.C. Court of Appeals regarding the 2006 lawsuit brought by the school board over county funding for county schools and remanded the case to Beaufort County Superior... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Weber: Jones is ‘incidental’ (3) Sep 30, 2009
Also speaking were Jack Cherry, a Democratic incumbent on the nonpartisan Beaufort County Board of Education; and a representative of Republican Teressa W. Banks, who is opposing Cherry. The representative couldn t immediately be identified. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Fired school officer was reprimanded in 2007 Sep 30, 2009
Mr. Holmon is a former Marine, according to his personnel file, and had been with the Richmond County Board of Education as an officer for more than five years in two stints. His employment history shows that he worked for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office from January 1997 to April 2001, the Richmond County school system from April 2001 to March 2004, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center from March 2004 to December 2004, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office again from December 2004 to July... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Public safety is star of campaign ads Sep 26, 2009
Neither City Council Member Peter Brown nor Harris County Board of Education member Roy Morales has received endorsements from public safety groups. All four candidates hold similar positions on several key public safety strategies. (KHOU.com, TX)
Quest for architect continues in Northampton County Sep 25, 2009
The facilities committee of the Northampton County Board of Education met throughout the day Tuesday to review proposals from three architectural firms. Assistant Superintendent Phil Matthews said the board is seeking to partner with an architectural firm. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Chinese Americans fight for preservation of historic Riverside Chinatown site Sep 24, 2009
But the Riverside County Board of Education negotiated the sale of the property to a developer. On Oct. 7, 2008 the Riverside City Council approved the construction of a medical office building which would obliterate this important historical archeological site. (Xinhuanet, China)
Commissioners, BOE to meet tonight Sep 23, 2009
KEYSER Approval of graduation dates for Keyser and Frankfort high schools and the Technical Center is on the agenda for tonight's Mineral County Board of Education meeting. Also included on the agenda are a number of personnel items, as well as the scheduling of a work session for the board, tentatively set for Saturday, Oct. 10. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Around Oconee: Training to fight fires Sep 23, 2009
He served two terms on the county Board of Education, one as chairman ... Horton served two terms on the county Board of Education, one as chairman. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tenn. awards tech grants in rural counties Sep 22, 2009
Dekalb County Board of Education: $247,364. 25 for the Upper Cumberland Distance Learning Initiative. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Forum details public's rights Sep 22, 2009
Richmond County Board of Education attorney Pete Fletcher talked Monday about the Family Education Right to Privacy Act, which focuses on student records and public disclosure, and Mr. Hudson discussed Georgia's open meetings and open records laws. The Chronicle's media partners in presenting the forum were The Metro Courier, Metro Spirit and Columbia County News-Times newspapers; radio station WGAC, WKZK talk show host Helen Blocker-Adams and television stations WRDW, WAGT and WJBF.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Council making plans for historic renovation Sep 22, 2009
A group of citizens and government officials is overseeing the renovation of the two buildings after the city purchased them from the Clarke County Board of Education in June. The committee arranged for an environmental hazard testing company to take samples of various materials around the buildings located on North Church Street. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mom: School officials stripped, locked up son Sep 21, 2009
Latta said a meeting was held with the Maury County Board of Education Thursday, though he said officials refused to proceed without an attorney present. After requesting the meeting the members present informed us because she (Parks) retained counsel, they refused to go forward, he said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rants and raves Sep 21, 2009
I AM HAPPY that most of that Richmond County Board of Education System is happy with Dr. Bedden, however, I think that it is unfair the way that he has decided to treat Georgia retired teachers. SO, REPUBLICANS aren't liars. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Officials mixed on open records workshop Sep 20, 2009
The event is set for 7 p.m., in the auditorium of the Richmond County Board of Education building at 864 Broad St. and is designed to help the public, county and state employees understand Georgia's Sunshine Laws. It will be led by attorney David Hudson, general counsel for the Georgia Press Association, and Pete Fletcher, the attorney for the Richmond County Board of Education. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Passionate pleas made at redistricting meeting Sep 20, 2009
About 85 people attended and directed their concerns to the Facilities and Enrollment Advisory Committee, which was charged by the Washington County Board of Education earlier this year to address redistricting 20 of 26 elementary schools in the county. Redistricting is being considered to ease overcrowding. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Remember your rights Sep 19, 2009
That discussion will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Richmond County Board of Education auditorium at 9th and Broad Street downtown. It's free and open to anyone. (The Augusta Chronicle)
School board putting public on strict notice Sep 19, 2009
KEYSER The Mineral County Board of Education is putting everyone on notice stop smoking on school property or face possible legal action. Superintendent of Schools Skip Hackworth said it has come to his attention lately that some persons either attending or participating in events on school property have been using tobacco. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Wilkinson Co. Tax Vote Today | 13WMAZ.com | M... Sep 18, 2009
The superintendent said the Wilkinson County Board of Education was expected to discuss the referendum during a special meeting Wednesday night. Under state law, Strange said the county can't ask for another vote on the sales tax until November 2010. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
