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Entries from October 2008

Perry Harrison fields a Relay for Life team

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Perry Harrison

Perry Harrison School fielded a team for the Pittsboro Relay for Life event this past weekend.
Below is a pictures of the happy participants - “Teachers teaming for a cure”.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this worthwhile event.

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May 12th Board of Education Meeting Summary

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments · BOE Meetings, School Notes

The Chatham County Board of Education held a regular session on Monday, May 12, at the central office in Pittsboro.
The Safelle Janitorial Services Company presented its quarterly awards to Bennett School custodial staff and its employees.
Susan Little, Chief Finance Officer, presented a memo to the Board regarding a 2007–2008 Contract for Audit Services. The Board [...]

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Board Meeting Agenda - 5/12

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · BOE Meetings, Calendar

[ May 12, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
PITTSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
WORK SESSION

Central Office Board Room
Monday, May 12, 2008

Open Session — 6:45 p.m.
(BOE members will likely vote to adjourn to a closed session to discuss privileged [...]

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BOE candidates forum at PHS

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Calendar, Perry Harrison

[ May 15, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The Perry Harrison School PTSA has invited the candidates for the Board of Education to come to the school for a “Meet the Candidates” Forum.  All five candidates running for the BOE will be present.  The forum will take place in the multipurpose room on Thursday, May 15 from 7-8:30 PM.  Questions will be submitted [...]

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Horton Principal Leaving May 31

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Horton Middle

Mervin Jenkins, Principal of Horton Middle School, has resigned from Chatham County Schools effective May 31. Jenkins, who is in his second year as at Horton, is leaving to take a position in Atlanta with AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) as Eastern Division Assistant Director. The district hopes to name an interim principal during the [...]

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Education expenditures in the 2008-09 Chatham County proposed budget

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · School Notes

The Chatham County manager’s proposed budget includes a 5.5-cent property tax rate increase to 67.2 cents per $100 of assessed property value to pay for growth. The proposed tax increase, a 9 percent jump in the tax rate, would provide 1.2 cents for school needs.
The proposed 2008-09 Chatham County budget provides:
* Full funding of school [...]

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