Bus Tour of Schools for County Commission and BOE

Here is excerpts of letter send to the media, County Commissioners and School Board Members from Director of Schools, Toni McGriff and County Executive Mike Farmer.

In response to the discussion and recommendations by the Budget Committee, as well as the full Commission and the Board of Education, we are planning a quick tour of several school sites that are being considered for capital projects

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