BCHS fails to make AYP

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Tuesday, July 20. 2010
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The graduation rate led to Banks County High School failing to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The other schools in the system met AYP, according to the state report released on Monday. [Full Story »] 

Ledford withdraws from BOE race

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Thursday, June 17. 2010
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Bradley Ledford has withdrawn as a candidate for Post 3 on the Banks County Board of Education. Ledford withdrew after learning that federal employees are not eligible for seeking office in a partisan race. He is the postmaster at the Cornelia Post Office

BCHS graduation planned Friday

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Wednesday, May 26. 2010
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As the school year winds down, preparation is being made for graduation at Banks County High School where 177 seniors will receive their diploma. [Full Story »] 

Shorter school day means $870,000 savings for system

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Wednesday, May 19. 2010
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Cutting the school year will mean a savings of $870,000 for the Banks County School System. [Full Story »] 

BOE looks at options to cut costs

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Tuesday, April 20. 2010
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Possible cuts for programs, positions and supplements were among the topics discussed during a lengthy meeting Friday afternoon of the Banks County Board of Education. [Full Story »] 

Gardiner to serve as BOE chairman

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010
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Ron Gardiner will serve as chairman of the Banks County Board of Edcuation this year. In a 4-1 vote, the board approved Gardiner as chairman for 2010 and Neal Brown as vice-chairman.
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BOE looks at furlough days for employees

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010
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Furloughs for employees of the Banks County School System was the topic of discussion for the board of education Monday night.
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School board seeks $4.8 million short-term loan

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Tuesday, December 22. 2009
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The Banks County School System agreed Thursday night to get a $4.8 million short-term loan until it receives tax funds for this year.
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BOE millage rate to remain the same

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Tuesday, November 17. 2009
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The Banks County Board of Education unanimously approved a tentative millage rate of 13.244 mills at the monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12. This is the same millage rate as last year, superintendent Chris Erwin reported. [Full Story »] 

Facility use requests approved by the BOE

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Tuesday, October 27. 2009
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The Banks County Board of Education approved several facility requests at its October 19 meeting.
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