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Orange retiring, Davis new chair
In a personnel session during Tuesday morning's meeting, Superintendent Betty Orange announced her retirement, submitting her resignation effective June 30. "It is with a lot of thought and consideration that I'm announcing my intent to retire," Orange said later in the day in a statement to the News. Business conducted during the meeting included a report by Assistant Superintendent of Finance Stella Smith who told the board that the system's tax anticipation loan was repaid. The system has collected 72 percent of their tax revenue. In other financial business, the board voted to accept Commercial State Bank's bid for certificates of deposit for system funds. The 3- month $500,000 rate was 4.85 percent and the 6-month $500,000 rate was 5.10 percent. The first item of new business for the board was election of a chairman. Board member Alice Hutchins nominated William Davis for the spot and was seconded by Phyllis Craft. Ronnie Ashley nominated Phyllis Craft for chairman, noting that Craft was more accessible during the day. Craft declined the nomination, pointing out she felt her constituents elected her to represent them and as chairman, she would lose her vote. William Davis was elected chairman and Craft agreed to serve as vice chair. SPLOST renewal projects were discussed, as were plans for a workshop at the Feb. 13 board meeting. Additional projects were suggested including better handicap accessibility in restrooms and at the stadium; walkway replacement at the alternative building; and reworking the congested parking area in front of the elementary school. Veteran Board Member Training was scheduled for Feb. 20 in Pelham and the February board meeting was returned to Feb. 13. A fundraiser for the Early County Middle School was approved as was approval to purchase a heating and cooling unit for a classroom group at the elementary school with the central office staff having board approval to accept low bid. During the superintendents remarks, Orange presented the board the proposed school calendar for 2007-08 and discussed plans for relocating light poles, lights and fencing from the old high school baseball field. She also told the board that Early County 2055 had donated defibrillators to the system and were providing training for personnel. In a statement faxed to the News Tuesday afternoon, Orange stated, I have enjoyed over 30 years in the Early County School System. I will miss the many friends and fantastic people I have worked with over the years." "These relationships I'll truly miss. However, I think it is time for me to move to another chapter in my life, and most of all spend some quality time with family and grandchildren.
"I am filled with gratitude to the Early County School System for having such a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity, and hope we remain committed to doing all that we can to make sure our students are given every opportunity to achieve success."
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