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School Board holds meet and greet with new officials
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Lacy Garrison photo Director of Schools Bobby Cox welcomes and answers questions from newly elected county officials on Tuesday.
On Tuesday in the lobby of the WCHS, the School Board met and mingled with newly elected government officials for a meet and greet. Brochures with each board member and each school’s contact info was provided while the officials snacked on an assortment of refreshments.The new 11 county commissioners were given the opportunity to ask questions while each member of the School Board was introduced. Hot topic questions concerning dress code, zoning and budgeting were among those most frequently asked.“What do you do with all your BEP (Basic Education Program) money,” asked 10th District Commissioner Cole Taylor.Answered Director of Schools Bobby Cox, “It’s a funding formula.