Parents say they’re concerned their children are riding overcrowded buses, in many cases standing on the bus to and from school. The district says they’re working to correct transportation issues. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

According to Richmond County Board of Elections Executive Director Lynn Bailey, at its special called meeting, held August 3, 2009, the Richmond County Board of Elections unanimously voted to call for the special election to fill the vacancy in Board of Education District 5 to be held on November 3, 2009 in conjunction with the scheduled General Municipal Election.

Money challenges are facing school leaders in Richmond County. The school system is more than $7 million in the hole. Dr. Dana Bedden, Superintendent for the Richmond County School System, says ongoing state budget cuts will leave Richmond County schools without enough resources to properly educate students. Dr. Bedden stopped by WJBF News Channel 6 to discuss the issues faced on our Wednesday noon newscast with Mary Morrison.

It’s a tough decision for local educators as they deal with more state budget cuts. Georgia sales tax collections are down and the state is sending less money to public schools and universities. Augusta Richmond County Superintendent Doctor Dana Bedden says despite this new cut, he was able keep jobs and not lay anyone off. This time he was able to get $4.4 million from the reserves. But, he says those days may soon be over. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the story.

A Richmond County Board of Education special election will have to be held to replace the late Joe Scott, whose term ran through 2012. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

Richmond County School Board member Joe Scott died in his sleep, Friday night. His colleagues say his death was unexpected and shocking. Superintendent Dr. Dana Bedden released a statement regarding Scott’s death.

WJBF has confirmed that longtime local educator and school board member Joe Scott died in his sleep Friday night.  Scott represented district five on the board.  It is believed that Mr. Scott died of natural causes.  He was 72.

According to Louis Svehla, the Public information Director for the Richmond County School System (RCSS), based on additional information now available, the state projected educational budget cuts will affect RCSS by approximately $7.5 million.

Governor Sonny Perdue is asking state workers, including teachers, to take furloughs. The furloughs would help cut $900 million out of the state budget. Local educators say this is taking a toll on education. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for more.

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.

A new is budget approved for the Richmond County School System. Officials say it took a long time, but it’s finally here. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud. He has the story.

According to Louis Svehla, the Public Information Officer for the Richmond County School System (RCSS), Lucy C. Laney Stadium will be hosting two upcoming AAU track and field events.

According to Louis Svehla, the Public Information Officer for the Richmond County School System (RCSS), Lucy C. Laney Stadium will be hosting two upcoming AAU track and field events.

The Richmond County Board of Education adopts a tentative 2010 school budget. Balancing the budget includes furloughs, eliminating bonuses for certified teachers, and not filling some vacant postions. Count on News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for the story.

The Richmond County Board of Education has released their tentavie budget for the 2009-2010 school year. Superintendent Dr. Dana Bedden released a statement.