Richmond County School Superintendent Doctor Dana Bedden is facing to make deep cuts to his budget because school Board members voted against a tax increase. This year’s budget is now more than $1 milllon out of whack, and that’s not counting possible state cuts. But, board members say, in these tough times, it’s tough to ask taxpayers for more. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

Richmond County School Board members are scheduled to vote on revamping its schools, in the wake of an unstable economy. For the past few months, board members and Superintendent Doctor Bedden have been meeting about rightsizing. Under the plan, some schools would consolidate, and others would close. And, as the board prepares to make a decision, the rightsizing agenda is not sitting well with some parents and teachers. A vote on the plan was expected Tuesday night, but Dr. Bedden is now saying he’s not sure whether that vote will happen, Tuesday night. WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud has more.

According to Louis Svehkla, the Public Information Office for the Richmond County Board of Education (RCBOE), Monday, Stan Shepard, representing the AT&T Foundation, presented Community in Schools with a grant check for $79,036 that will be used over a two-year period to fund the FutureForce Technology Program at Tubman Middle School.

Richmond County School Superintendent Dr. Dana Bedden wants to replace the Director of Public Safety, and reinstate the ranks of Corporal and Lieutenant, within the Department. Currently, there is no opportunity for advancement. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for the story.

In an e-mail sent to WJBF News Channel 6, Louis Svehla, the Public Information Officer for the Richmond County Board of Education, says several Spirit Creek Middle School employees received letters of advisement and reprimand.

More budget cuts are coming to the Richmond County school system. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the details.

The graduation rate at Lucy C. Laney High School is the lowest in the county, at 30%.  However, an infusion of grant money could help improve those numbers. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for the story.

The Richmond County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Dana Bedden, held a press conference Monday, announcing punishment for four people involved in some way with a sex scandal. At least seven staffers have now been linked to the controversy. WJBF News Channel Six’s Paige Tucker reports.

Right-sizing the efficiency of Augusta’s schools was the topic at an education conference. Statewide budget cuts are causing school systems across the board to get creative and slash school spending. School board members held a retreat this weekend to finalize right-sizing data and Monday afternoon Superintendent Doctor Dana Bedden talked about those plans. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud.

Statewide budget cuts are forcing local school systems to find ways to operate more efficiently, quickly. Richmond County Superintendent Doctor Dana Bedden says that’s where rightsizing comes in…an initiative leaders have been working on for months. This weekend, school board members went over final data and met with their consultant as they move toward making a decision. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has the story.

It’s good news for the Richmond County School System. Results from the CRCT retests show great improvement…72 percent of Richmond County schools have made AYP, and for school leaders and parents, this is the beginning of more to come.

School safety and academic concerns are forcing changes at the top at a Richmond County high school, and bringing in the Sheriff’s Office. Count on WJBF-TV News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford to explain.