Upcoming Events

Thursday May 8, 2008 - Retiree's reception at the Transportation Conference Room at 4:00 pm

Thursday May 8, 2008 - Negotiation Team at 6:00 pm

Thursday May 15, 2008 - Joint Workshop with County Commissioners at 6:30 at the Transportation Conference Room to hear Mr. Robert Green, Department of Education, who will explain the BEP formula and how it can be used. Regular Board meeting to follow.

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