BOE looking at salary cuts; public hearings set April 1-2

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Angela Gary
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Wednesday, March 25. 2009
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Banks County School System employees may be the latest to suffer from the economic downturn. The board of education is considering cutting local supplements which would mean a salary reduction for employees.

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BOE approves increase in millage rate

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Monday, December 29. 2008
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After opposition from some county residents and concern from some board of education members, a millage rate hike was approved for the Banks County School System.

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Citizens air concerns: BOE meets on proposed millage rate increase

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Tuesday, December 23. 2008
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Several citizens attended a public hearing of the Banks County Board of Education last week to speak in opposition to a proposed millage rate increase.

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McNabb named technology director for school system

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008
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The Banks County Board of Education named Jason McNabb as technology director for the school system at Monday’s, Nov. 17, monthly meeting. The approval came after a brief closed session to discuss personnel and appeals for out of county students.

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BOE split on proposed budget

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Thursday, October 23. 2008
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In a 3-2 split vote Monday night, the Banks County Board of Education tabled approval of the fiscal year 2009 proposed budget.



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BCHS SAT scores fall during past year

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Chris Bridges
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Thursday, September 4. 2008
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Banks County High School’s 2008 SAT scores dropped from the previous year by 70 points but school system officials are asking for a recalculation on the basis of what they believe to be errors in how the average was compiled.
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Rylee transferred from BCES

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Chris Bridges
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Friday, August 8. 2008
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In a unanimous decision by the Banks County Board of Education, Lori Rylee will work during the upcoming 2008-09 school year as assistant transportation director.

The decision was made last Friday during a called meeting held exclusively for personnel matters with the new school year beginning later this week. The decision regarding Rylee was one of five personnel items approved by the BOE during a closed session.


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Assistant principal case could be nearing end

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Chris Bridges
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Monday, July 7. 2008
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The investigation into action allegedly taken by Banks County assistant principal Lori Rylee against male fifth grade students at the conclusion of the 2007-08 school year could be nearing an end.
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Attorney says test results clear assistant principal

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Chris Bridges
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Tuesday, July 1. 2008
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The awaited test results on a water fountain at Banks County Elementary School have been received and while one side of the controversy says the issue has been “put to bed” the other says questions remain. [Full Story »] 

Parents still await decision on assistant principal

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Chris Bridges
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Tuesday, June 17. 2008
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A group of Banks County Elementary School parents arrived at the Board of Education meeting Monday night hoping for some answers in the investigation into a situation involving assistant principal Lori Rylee.
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