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Now is the Time to Reorganize the DeKalb County School Board

By Sen. Emanuel Jones

ATLANTA (October 14, 2010) – How long can we ask students to tolerate an inadequate education system?  I’ve attended several public debates on DeKalb’s Board of Education and have raised questions about changing the size of the board and instituting an independent ethics commission.  After listening intently to the response of incumbent members and candidates, I believe we cannot wait and that now is the time to reorganize the board.   

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CANCELLED: SACS President to Address DeKalb County Legislators on School Board Governance

ATLANTA (October 5, 2010) – DeKalb County lawmakers will hear from Dr. Mark Elgart, president and CEO of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), during their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the State Capitol, co-chaired by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur).  The discussion will focus on school board governance issues in the State of Georgia, and the public is encouraged to attend. 

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Sen. Jones to Host Henry County Town Hall Meeting

ATLANTA (October 5, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) will host a town hall meeting in conjunction with the Henry County NAACP on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Fairview Elementary School.  Candidates running for local office in Henry County will attend, including candidates for the local school board, county commission and legislature.  The meeting will include a panel discussion and a question and answer session.  The public is invited to attend.  

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Sen. Jones Announces Henry County Town Hall Meetings

ATLANTA (September 13, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) will hold two town hall meetings in Henry County later this month.  On Thursday, Sept. 23, Jones will hold a joint meeting with Henry County Commissioner Johnny Basler at Woodland Elementary School to discuss local issues and deliver a legislative wrap up of the 2010 Legislative Session.  The public is encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions.  

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DeKalb School Board Legislative Review Committee to Hold First Meeting at the Capitol

ATLANTA (September 8, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) and Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) will co-chair the first meeting of the DeKalb School Board Legislative Review Committee at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 in Room 341 of the State Capitol.  The meeting will feature a presentation from State Superintendent of Schools Brad Bryant.  The media is invited to participate in a question and answer session after the presentations, and the public is encouraged to attend.

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