Proposed School Budget Cuts Hit Retiree Staff
Aiken County Board of Education approved budget cuts to identify 9 million in reductions affecting retirees rehired after retirement. The action targets five principals and dozens of teachers while preserving TERI program staff. District office losses total 21 positions and class size rises to cut 90 teaching posts.
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Angela Burkhalter
North Augusta
Burkhalter
Aiken
Beth Everitt
Aiken district cuts 90 teaching positions to raise ratios
The district plans to eliminate about 90 classroom jobs to save nearly $5 million and prioritize teachers displaced to fill openings as resignations and retirements occur. Elementary ratios range 15:1 to 24.5:1, middle and high school ratios rise toward 31.5:1, prompting concerns about enrollment and staffing impacts.
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Warrenville
Joanne Skillman
Skillman
Bryan Skipper
South
Aikien
Skipper
Double Dutch Forces Shadow World Jump Rope Legacy
The Double Dutch Forces began in 1985 as the first state team with four jumpers who placed fifth at worlds. They won their first world title the next year and have since claimed 94 world titles and 217 state titles along with 60 seconds, eight national, two grand national and 15 AAU Junior Olympic titles. Visit www.doubledutchforces.com for more information about the sport.
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Heart and Sole 5K Run Walk Set for March 7
The third annual Heart and Sole Inc 5K run walk occurs Saturday March 7 at 9 a.m. starting at MCG Health Children’s Medical Center. Registration is 20 dollars before February 20 and 25 dollars after. An evening celebration runs 7 to 11 30 p.m. at the White’s Building on Broad Street with 50 dollar tickets online.
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MCG Health Children’s Medical Center
Heartandsoleinc.org
White’s
Broad Street
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