Aiken County Schools Fight Federal Needs-Improvement Label
Three Aiken County schools Greendale Busbee and North Aiken were designated needs-improvement under federal standards though state ratings show average or above. Officials defend the schools as quality and warn stricter 2004 benchmarks may affect more schools. District plans extra Title I support and potential transfer options while addressing morale and funding constraints.
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Roberson
Aiken County
State Department of Education
Greendale
Busbee
North Aiken
Linda Eldridge
Eldridge
Grants
Nancy Busbee
North Airica
Budget Cuts Hit SOAR and Staffing in Aiken County Schools
Aiken County schools announce budget reductions affecting SOAR programs and teacher allocations across Areas 1 through 5. Some schools will share teachers in music, art, and PE as principals seek alternative funding, with no layoffs but fewer new hires and tighter classroom supplies.
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Heron
Aiken County
Nobles
Area 3
LBC Middle School
Leavelle McCampbell
Area 5
Andy Reeves
New Ellenton
Greendale
Reeves
Area 2
Cecilia Davidson
Davidson
Area 1
David Caver
Area 4
Joy Shealy
Shealy
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