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Board member Mitch Churchill studies the Barrow County Schools’ proposed budget at Thursday night’s work session.

BOE increases deficit projections

Thursday, May 8. 2008
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BY KRISTI REED
The Barrow County Board of Education has tentatively approved $1.4 million in additional expenditures for the fiscal year 2009 budget.
Preliminary budget projections indicated Barrow County Schools would face a $2.4 million shortfall in the next fiscal year. With the new budget additions, that deficit will grow to $3.8 million.
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Recognitions top BOE agenda

Wednesday, May 7. 2008
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The Barrow Board of Education recognized several students and staff for outstanding achievements during Monday ... [ Read Entire Story » ]
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EDITORIAL: Tapping reserves risky for Barrow and Jackson BOEs

Wednesday, May 7. 2008
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Both the Barrow and Jackson County Boards of Education are considering tapping into reserves to balance their FY09 ... [ Read Entire Story » ]
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Lucille Shoemake

Friday, May 9. 2008
Lucille Geneva Roberts Shoemake, 87, of Braselton, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Willow Wood Nursing Home, ... [ Read Entire Story » ]
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