Board Axes International Baccalaureate Program in Local High Schools
The Aiken County Board of Education eliminates the International Baccalaureate program at Aiken High School and North Augusta High School due to national economic crisis and state budget cuts. A small number pursue the full IB diploma while more take IB classes for certificates, often alongside AP courses. Costing about $400,000 and with few diploma graduates, the program is discontinued.
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Aiken District Plans Elimination of Local Nurse Funding
The Aiken County School Board will cut local funds for the school nurse program citing state budget reductions. About 35 nurses remain, down from a high of 39 last year after 2007 funding helped expansion. Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt notes desire for a nurse at every school but says compliance with health laws will continue.
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S.C. General Assembly
Beth Everitt
Aiken
Budget cuts proposed by School Board for influence in districts
Preliminary options include increasing pupil teacher ratios by three in elementary and two in middle and high schools affecting about 90 positions at $55 000 each totaling 4 950 000 Eliminating the International Baccalaureate program saving 400 000 and a district level administrative reorganization saving 1 447 568 along with eliminating six driver education positions for 385 000 No salary increases except where required and no raise to supplements While details on energy conservation and other measures are listed the plan also includes de funding for nurses signing bonuses payroll direct deposit portable classrooms travel bands middle and high school athletics and other programs across the district potential impacts on staffing and programs.
North Aiken Elementary nurse graces students amid funding cuts
Nurse Teresa Hayden comforts students at North Aiken Elementary as the district faces state funding cuts eliminating local nurse funding. About 35 nurses remain in Aiken County schools and several left, forcing reassignment as officials plan to meet legal requirements within allocated funds.
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Teresa Hayden
North Aiken Elementary School
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IB program cuts hit high cost schools in 2009
The Aiken County Board ends the International Baccalaureate program at Aiken High and North Augusta High due to a severe budget shortfall. Eight North Augusta seniors pursue diplomas with 36 in certificates. at Aiken High four seniors and nine juniors are candidates plus 12 seniors and 11 juniors in certificates. The district cites program cost and overall budget constraints while confirming AP remains available for college credit.
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Remains Identified of Missing Windsor 19-Year-Old
The Aiken County Coroner confirmed the body found behind an abandoned Windsor trailer as 19 year old Marques Tyler missing since November. Forensic X rays matched the autopsy, ruling out DNA testing. Investigators pursue leads while unsure if the homicide occurred in Aiken County or elsewhere.
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Sheriff’s Office
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