2008 Press Release Archive
 

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School Board Schedules Called Board Meeting Wednesday, October 22- October 21, 2008 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a called board meeting on Wednesday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. The Advance-Ed Quality Assurance Review Team visited Pickens County Schools this week referencing accreditation and this team will present an oral exit report to the board. This meeting will be held at the Board Conference Center at 91 D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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School Board Schedules a Workshop Thursday, October 16- October 15, 2008 The Pickens County Board of Education will hold a workshop on Thursday, October 16, at 5:00 p.m.  The board is expected to discuss the (SACS) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools visit coming up later this month in this workshop. This meeting will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

 
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School Board Reschedules October 9, 2008 Board Meeting to Tuesday, October 14, 2008- October 6, 2008 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct their regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. This board meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2008. This meeting will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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 Local School Board Members Work to Ensure Educational Quality - August 19, 2008 Members of the Pickens County Board of Education were recently recognized for successfully completing board member training activities sponsored by the Georgia School Boards Association. Receiving certificates of recognition at the August 14, 2008 meeting of the board were members: Chairman John Trammell, Vice-Chairman Jerry Chastain, Mark Mitton, Shane Neighbors, and Ervin Easterwood. Georgia was among the first states in the nation to require that local school board members receive training to ensure quality educational leadership. Board members receive training on topics such as: Georgia’s Quality basic Education Act (QBE), budgeting and financing, legal and policy issues, school and community relations, and the roles and responsibilities of the school board. "By participating in training and board development activities, local school board members show their dedication to improving the educational system for the students within their communities,” said Jeannie M. (Sis) Henry, GSBA executive director. “Life-long learning doesn't just apply to our students; it applies to all of us-especially to those in a leadership role in public education.” The Georgia School Boards Association is a non-profit association representing Georgia ’s locally elected school boards.

 
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School Board Schedules a Workshop Thursday, July 31 - July 30, 2008 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a workshop on Thursday, July 31, at 9:30 a.m. The board is expected to look at the new additions and renovations at Pickens High School and other facilities in the school system. This meeting will be held at Pickens High School in the front lobby on 500 Dragon Drive in Jasper and continue throughout the system. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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June 23, 2008 Re: School Board Schedules a Called Board Meeting and a Facilities Workshop Thursday, July 24 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a called board meeting on Thursday, July 24, at 4:00 p.m. followed by a facilities workshop. The board is expected to discuss personnel in executive session. These meetings will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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June 3, 2008 Re: School Board Schedules a Called Board Meeting and Workshops Wednesday, June 4 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a called board meeting on Wednesday, June 4, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a facilities workshop. The board is expected to discuss personnel in the called board meeting. These meetings will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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May 23, 2008 Re: School Board Schedules a Called Board Meeting and Workshops Tuesday, May 27 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a called board meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 4:30 p.m. followed by workshops. The board is expected to discuss personnel in the called board meeting and is expected to discuss elements of the FY09 budget in the finance workshop. These meetings will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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March 11, 2008 Re: Special Week Honors Georgia 's School Board Members Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 Pickens County Schools is joining in a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 17-21, 2008, has been proclaimed School Board Member Appreciation Week in Georgia . The weeklong observance calls attention to the contributions of members of local boards of education. "Citizens elect board members to represent the community's voice on education matters and to set vision for the school district," said Superintendent Mike Ballew. "Our board spends countless hours fulfilling its responsibilities and this is our opportunity to say thank you as a community for their public service. "As the men and women citizens elect to represent them in education matters, local school boards represent a continuing commitment to local citizens control and decision-making in education," said Superintendent Mike Ballew. The Pickens County Board of Education members are: Chairman John T. Trammell, in his fourth year of service; Vice-chairman Jerry Chastain, in his fourth year of service; G. Mark Mitton, in his sixth year of service; Ervin Easterwood, in his sixth year of service; and Shane Neighbors in his second year of service. As constitutional officers of Georgia , school board members are responsible for setting educational policies, employing school personnel, providing buildings and equipment, operating a transportation system and disbursing school funds. As community leaders, school board members serve as advocates for the children in local public schools and must study, evaluate and decide what actions are in the best interest of those students. The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) sponsors the celebration. The mission of GSBA is to ensure excellence in the governance of local school systems by providing leadership, advocacy and services, and by representing the collective resolve of Georgia 's 180 elected boards of education. Information about GSBA is available at www.gsba.com.

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April 16, 2008 Re: School Board Schedules Facilities and Finance Workshop Thursday, April 17 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a facilities and finance workshop on Thursday, April 17, at 4:30 p.m. The board is expected to discuss elements of the FY09 budget during the finance workshop. The board is expected to discuss several issues in the facilities workshop. Also, the board will discuss district accreditation. These meetings will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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February 26, 2008 Re: School Board Schedules Called Board Meeting Thursday, February 28 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a called board meeting on Thursday, February 28, at 4:00 p.m. The board is expected to discuss and approve a bond resolution. This meeting will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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February 6, 2008 Re: School Board Schedules Policy and Finance Workshop Thursday, February 7 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a policy and finance workshop on Thursday, February 7, at 5:00 p.m. The board is expected to discuss several issues in this workshop. This meeting will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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January 23, 2008 Re: School Board Schedules Policy Workshop Thursday, January 24 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will conduct a policy workshop on Thursday, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. The board is expected to discuss several issues in this workshop. This meeting will be held at the Board Conference Center on D.B. Carroll Street in Jasper. As always, the public and employees are invited to attend.

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January 10, 2008 Re: School Board Retreat at Brasstown Valley Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700 The Pickens County Board of Education will hold a planning retreat on January 11, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and continuing through 12:00 p.m., January 12, 2008. This retreat will be for planning purposes only, and the board will not vote or take any official action. The retreat will be held at Brasstown Valley , 6321 US Highway 76, Blairsville , Georgia .